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- We can all agree that Real Madrid and England have a gem in Jude Bellingham
- At the age of 21, Bellingham has already established himself as one of the best players in the world
- His passion for football comes from his father, Mark Bellingham, who was one of the most prominent figures in non-league football
One of the most gifted young players in the football world, there are several Jude Bellingham facts that you would love knowing.
We can all agree that Real Madrid and England have a gem in Jude Bellingham. While he is not the only top player in the team, his performance has been outstanding since his arrival from Borussia Dortmund.
Jude Bellingham doing signature celebration after scoring. Photo/ VAVEL.com.
With that said, let’s take a look at Jude Bellingham facts to help you know more about the brilliant midfielder from England.
1. Comes From A Footballing Family
Jude Bellingham’s passion for football comes from his father, Mark Bellingham, was one of the most prominent figures in non-league football. According to Goal.com, Mark scored more than 700 goals during his playing days. He now works as a police and is a sergeant in the West Midlands Police.
Bellingham’s younger brother Jobe is also a footballer playing professionally for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old is also a midfielder. He helped Sunderland secure promotion to the English Premier League last season before joining Dortmund this summer.
Mark encouraged his sons to play football from a young age, which lay the foundation for their success.
2. Played For Under-23 When 15
Jude Bellingham’s potential of becoming one of the best footballers was seen at a young age. He was just 15 years old when he was handed his debut at Birmingham City’s U23 team. His rise was rapid as a teenager, which is why he was promoted to the senior team shortly after making his debut for the U23 team.
3. Birmingham Retired His Shirt Number
Jude Bellingham is just 21 years old but already has his shirt number retired. Due to his records and amazing performances at Birmingham, the club decided to retire his shirt number in the hope the gesture can inspire the next generation of talent at the club. The honor of retiring jerseys is usually bestowed upon matured players.
Jude Bellingham facts. Photo/ Sky Sports.
Bellingham joined Birmingham as an under-8 and spent his entire youth career at the club before moving to Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund where he established himself as one of the best players in the world. He has continued to wow fans with his performance at Real Madrid.
4. He Is The Most Expensive 17-Year-old
Borussia Dortmund signed Jude Bellingham for an initial fee of £25 million, making him the most expensive 17-year-old in football history. He signed a five-year deal with the German club known for nurturing young talents and was earning just over 1 million euros per year.
Bellingham caught the attention of many football fans during his time with Borussia as he produced several match-winning performances. It was so unfortunate that he left Germany without winning the Bundesliga title. Borussia came close to being crowned champions in 2023 but bottled the chance on the final day of the season.
5. He Is The Second Most Valuable Player In The World
Next on Jude Bellingham facts is the England international is one of the most valuable player in the world. According to transfermarkt, Jude Bellingham is the second most valuable player in the football world. The England international, who secured a transfer to Real Madrid in the summer of 2023, has a market value of €180 million. Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal is the most valuable player in the world right now with a market value of €200 million.
6. Youngest English Goalscorer In Champions League
Jude Bellingham started breaking records during his days at Birmingham City. After rejecting Manchester United and securing that big move to Borussia Dortmund, Bellingham set the record of the youngest English player to score in the UEFA Champions League. He achieved this feat on 24 November 2020 during Borussia’s match against Club Brugge in the group stages. He was at the time 17 years old and 85 days.
Jude Bellingham is the youngest English scorer in Champions League history. Photo/ X.com.
The record for the youngest goalscorer in Champions League is held by Ansu Fati who opened his account for goals in the competition 40 days past his 17th birthday.
