Jude Bellingham's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Jude Bellingham is a highly acclaimed English professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the England national team. His exceptional talent has earned him widespread recognition as one of the world's best players, as evidenced by his 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

1959: Pepillo's record

In 1959, Pepillo achieved a record that was later equaled by Bellingham in 2023.

1970: Trevor Francis' record

In 1970, Trevor Francis set a record that lasted until Jude Bellingham broke it.

2005: Michael Owen in El Clásico

In 2005, Michael Owen scored in El Clásico, making him the last Englishman to score in that fixture until Bellingham in 2023.

2009: Cristiano Ronaldo's Goal Tally

In 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a goal tally that was later equaled by Bellingham in 2023.

March 2019: Recognition as Exciting Teenager

By March 2019, Jude Bellingham had scored three goals in ten development squad appearances, was listed in FourFourTwo's "50 most exciting teenagers in English football", and attracted interest from major European clubs.

August 2019: Senior Debut for 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, recognizing his outstanding performances for Birmingham City.

July 2020: Confirmed Transfer to Borussia Dortmund

On July 20, 2020, Jude Bellingham's transfer to Borussia Dortmund was confirmed. The initial fee was understood to be £25 million, making him the most expensive 17-year-old in history.

September 2020: Debut and Goalscoring Record for Dortmund

In September 2020, Jude Bellingham made his debut 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: UEFA Euro 2020

In June 2021, Jude Bellingham participated in the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. He became the youngest Englishman to play at any major tournament and the youngest of any nationality to play at a European Championship.

2021: Newcomer of the Season

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

2022: Runner-up Bundesliga Finish

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

August 2023: Debut Goal and Player of the Month Award

In August 2023, Jude Bellingham scored on his Real Madrid debut against Athletic Bilbao. His performances in the remaining August matches earned him the La Liga Player of the Month award.

2023: FIFPRO inclusion

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

2023: Kopa Trophy win

In 2023, Jude Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy in recognition of his performances over the 2022–23 season for Dortmund and for England in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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 status as one of the best players in the world.