Jude Bellingham is an English midfielder who plays for Real Madrid and the England national team. He joined Birmingham City as an under-8 and became their youngest-ever first-team player when he debuted in August 2019 at 16 years and 38 days. He played regularly that season before moving to Borussia Dortmund in July 2020, scoring on his first appearance and becoming the club’s youngest goalscorer. He was named Bundesliga Player of the Season in 2022–23 and also won the Golden Boy and the Kopa Trophy that same year.
Bellingham later joined Real Madrid for €103 million. In his first season, he became the team’s top league scorer and helped them win both La Liga and the Champions League. He was voted La Liga Player of the Season. He was included in the FIFPRO World 11 in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and finished third in both the Ballon d’Or and FIFA The Best awards in 2024.
Who are Jude Bellingham Parents?
Jude Bellingham’s parents are Mark and Denise Bellingham. They raised Jude and Jobe in Stourbridge in the West Midlands. Mark is originally from Southend-on-Sea, and Denise and Mark settled near Birmingham before their sons were born. Jude was born in 2003, and Jobe in 2005. Jude joined Birmingham City’s under-eights team after playing for Stourbridge Juniors, and the family stayed local so both boys could grow up close to home.
Jude has spoken many times about how important both parents are to him. He said, “Without my mum, sometimes I’d get too low with the lows or too high with the highs … The role my mum is playing is massive.”
Jude also said about Mark, “My dad was like my first (football) hero … seeing the way that he played and the atmosphere made me fall in love with football.”
Jude Bellingham’s Father – Mark Bellingham
Mark Bellingham is Jude Bellingham’s father. He studied at the University of Wolverhampton and worked as a sergeant for West Midlands Police. After leaving the police, he became a soccer agent for Jude and Jobe and helped guide their career decisions.
Mark and Denise chose moves that gave Jude regular first-team football in strong leagues. They preferred Dortmund over Premier League clubs and later felt Real Madrid offered the best next step.
Mark played as a non-league forward and scored over 700 goals. He began at Catholic United and later played for teams such as West Midlands Police, Stourbridge, Cheltenham Town, and Newport County. He often balanced matches with his police shifts.
In 2008–09, he scored 48 goals in one season to help Leamington earn promotion. Coach Jason Cadden said Mark would sometimes leave straight after games to start police duty at 10 pm.
Jude Bellingham’s Mother – Denise Bellingham
Denise Bellingham is Jude Bellingham’s mother. She moved with Jude to Germany when he joined Borussia Dortmund and later to Spain when he signed for Real Madrid. Mark stayed in the U.K. with Jobe, who was still playing for Birmingham City at the time.
Jude praised Denise during his Real Madrid unveiling, saying, “Without my mum, sometimes I’d get too low with the lows or too high with the highs and I stay pretty humble because I’ve got her around … We get on so well, and we’re always doing stuff together.”
Mike Dodds, Jude Bellingham’s coach, said Denise is “very caring” and understands the emotional ups and downs of academy football.
Jude Bellingham brother – Jobe Bellingham
Jude Bellingham’s brother, Jobe Bellingham, was born on September 23, 2005, in Stourbridge. He is two years younger than Jude. He began his career at Birmingham City, the same club where Jude started. He made his professional debut at 16 in January 2022.
Jobe Bellingham is a professional soccer player. He plays for German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund as a midfielder or forward. He also played for England’s youth teams, starting from the U16s in 2021 and making his U20 debut in 2024.
Jude has said he is very proud of his brother and even predicted Jobe as a future Golden Boy contender. The brothers donated three defibrillators to Birmingham schools in 2022. Jobe also joined Troy Deeney in a mental health training camp with Talk Club.
FAQs
Q. Is Jude Bellingham’s mother African?
A. Jude Bellingham has Jamaican descent through his mother.
Q. Are Jude Bellingham’s parents still together?
A. Jude Bellingham’s parents have reportedly separated.
Q. What did Jude Bellingham’s father do?
A. Jude Bellingham’s father, Mark Bellingham, is a former striker and a retired West Midlands Police Sergeant.
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