Jude Bellingham's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 23, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jude Bellingham.

Jude Bellingham is a highly-regarded English professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the England national team. Recognized as one of the best players globally, he secured third-place finishes in both the 2024 Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Men's Player awards.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1970: Previous Youngest Player Record

In 1970, Trevor Francis set the record for being the youngest player at Birmingham City.

March 2019: Recognition as a Top Teenager

By March 2019, Jude Bellingham had scored three goals from ten development squad appearances and was listed in FourFourTwo's list of the "50 most exciting teenagers in English football".

August 2019: Senior Debut at Birmingham City

In August 2019, Jude Bellingham made his senior debut for Birmingham City at the age of 16 years and 38 days, becoming the club's youngest first-team player.

November 2019: EFL Young Player of the Month

In November 2019, Jude Bellingham was named the EFL Young Player of the Month.

September 2020: Debut and Youngest Goalscorer for Dortmund

In September 2020, Jude Bellingham debuted for Borussia Dortmund and became the club's youngest goalscorer in the DFB-Pokal. He was also named Bundesliga Rookie of the Month.

June 2021: Youngest English Player at a Major Tournament

In June 2021, at 17 years and 349 days old, Bellingham became the youngest Englishman to play at any major tournament when he featured in England's match against Croatia at the UEFA Euro 2020.

2021: Newcomer of the Season

In 2021, Jude Bellingham was voted Newcomer of the Season by his fellow players and was runner-up for the Kopa Trophy.

2022: Bundesliga Player of the Season Award

In the 2022-23 season, Bellingham's performances helped Dortmund finish as runners-up and earned him the Bundesliga Player of the Season award.

August 2023: La Liga Debut Goal & Player of the Month

In August 2023, Jude Bellingham debuted for Real Madrid, scoring a goal against Athletic Bilbao. He continued his strong performance with goals and assists in subsequent matches, earning him the La Liga Player of the Month award, becoming the first English player to receive the award.

2023: IFFHS Award & Other Recognitions

In 2023, Bellingham was awarded the IFFHS World's Best Youth (U20) Player, the Golden Boy award, and the Kopa Trophy, confirming his prodigious talent as a young player.

2023: Golden Boy Award Winner

In 2023, Bellingham was named the winner of the Golden Boy award, recognizing him as the best male under-21 footballer in European top divisions.

2023: FIFPRO World 11 Inclusion

In 2023, Jude Bellingham was included in the FIFPRO World 11.

2023: Kopa Trophy Win

In 2023, Jude Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy, recognizing his performances for Dortmund and England.

2024: Third-Place Finishes

In 2024, Jude Bellingham finished in third place in both the Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA Men's Player polls, solidifying his reputation as one of the world's top footballers.