From a young age, he showed extraordinary footballing abilities, winning one trophy after another in the youth teams of local clubs. His talent and efficiency quickly attracted the attention of scouts from major English clubs.
In 2016, 13-year-old Jude joined Birmingham City's academy, where he was able to fully realise his potential. Over four seasons in the Birmingham system, he proved himself to be a brilliant and versatile midfielder, capable of both organising an attack and joining the defence. His move to a big club was only a matter of time.
In August 2020, at the age of 17, Jude Bellingham made his debut for Birmingham City in a league match against Wigan Athletic. Despite his young age, he immediately established himself as a key player in the team thanks to his confident play, pitch vision and excellent reading of the game.
Already in his debut season 2020/21, Jude has become Birmingham's undisputed leader, scoring 4 goals and 3 assists in 44 games. His brilliant play has not gone unnoticed by the leading clubs in England and Europe.
In the summer of 2021, Jude Bellingham joined Borussia Dortmund for a record fee of £25 million for an 18-year-old. The move caused a stir in the football world – the young Englishman turned down many big clubs for the chance to get playing time at one of the Bundesliga’s leading clubs.
The first season at Dortmund was very successful for Bellingham. He quickly adapted to the new team and the new league, appearing regularly in the starting line-up. His tenacious play in midfield, his ability to control the tempo of the game and connect with attacks immediately made him a key player for Borussia.
Jude Bellingham's impressive performances in the Bundesliga have not gone unnoticed by the England national team. In November 2020, at the age of 17, he made his debut for the Three Lions in a Nations League match against Iceland, becoming one of the youngest players in England's history.
A year later, at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Bellingham emerged as one of England's key players. He appeared in the starting eleven in all seven of the team's matches at the tournament, displaying a mature and intelligent performance well beyond his years. His contribution to England's success in reaching the quarter-finals was invaluable.
After his triumphant performance at the World Cup, interest in Jude Bellingham from Europe's top clubs only intensified. In 2023, at the age of 20, he joined Bayern Munich for a then-age record fee of €100 million. The move became the club's most expensive in history and one of the most expensive for a 20-year-old.
At Bayern, Bellingham quickly became a key player in the team, orchestrating attacks and anchoring the defense. His charisma, leadership qualities, and continued development made him a favorite among Bayern fans. In the 2023/24 season, Jude became an indispensable member of the starting lineup, regularly appearing on the pitch as captain.
Thanks in large part to Bellingham's performance, Bayern won the Bundesliga title, the German Cup and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League last season. The 20-year-old Englishman is currently one of the highest-paid and most sought-after footballers in the world.
Jude Bellingham certainly has a bright future ahead of him. He has already become an idol for Bayern and England fans, as well as one of the best midfielders in modern football. His smooth but confident transition to the international stage is admirable and, given his prodigious talent and work ethic, it is safe to say that this is just the beginning of his rise to the top of world football.
