Jobe Bellingham

Grassroots club: Stourbridge
County FA: Birmingham FA

Born in Stourbridge, Jobe grew up in a football-loving family, following in the footsteps of his older brother Jude Bellingham and inspired by his father, Mark, a prolific non-League goalscorer, Jobe developed his passion for football from an early age.

His football journey began in the academy at Birmingham City, where his talent and maturity quickly attracted attention. He made his senior debut at just 16 years old, becoming the club's second-youngest ever first-team player. In 2023, he moved to Sunderland, where he continued to develop into an influential central midfielder. During his two seasons at the Stadium of Light, he made 90 appearances, helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League in 2025. His impressive performances earned him the 2024-25 EFL Championship Young Player of the Season award, as well as a place in the Championship Team of the Season.

In June 2025, Bellingham took the next step in his career by joining Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract following in the footsteps of Jude who had also represented the German club earlier in his career. Following a successful start to life in the Bundesliga, he has continued to establish himself at the highest level of European football.

On the international stage, Jobe has represented England across the youth age groups, from MU16 through to MU21 level. He progressed to become captain of the MU21s side and helped the team qualify for the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. In November 2026, his development was rewarded with his first call-up to the senior England squad, marking another significant milestone in his growing career.

Still at an early stage of his professional journey, Jobe is establishing his own identity in the game, combining technical ability, athleticism, versatility and a strong work ethic as he continues to build his reputation in English and European football.