Siblings have been named to the national team.
Spain's Marca reported on the 19th (Korean time) that "Jude Bellingham (22, Real Madrid) and his younger brother Jobe Bellingham (20, Sunderland) have both been called up to the England national team."
Jobe's elder brother Jude Bellingham (21, Real Madrid) officially registered with Birmingham City first team on July 16 at the age of 16, breaking the record as Birmingham's youngest player.
In July 2020, Birmingham announced that Jude Bellingham's transfer to Borussia Dortmund was confirmed. At the same time, they designated Bellingham's jersey number 22 as permanently retired. This decision was not only due to Bellingham's outstanding performance but also because his transfer fee of £25 million (around 39.1 billion won) significantly helped the club overcome its financial difficulties.
After steadily growing at Dortmund, Jude Bellingham transferred to Real Madrid ahead of the 2023-2024 season.
A year after Jude left Birmingham, another Bellingham emerged: Jude's younger brother Jobe Bellingham. Jobe was included on the bench list against Colchester in August 2021. In the 2021-2022 season, he played 11 matches in the U-18 Premier League, scoring 5 goals, and in the same season, he recorded 1 assist in 13 matches in Premier League 2.
In the 2022-2023 season, Jobe established himself as a key player for Birmingham. He participated in 23 official matches, including 22 league games, showcasing his talent as a multi-position player by playing as an attacking midfielder, central midfielder, and right midfielder.
Afterward, he attracted interest from Sunderland and transferred to the club for the 2023-2024 season, appearing in 47 official matches, scoring 7 goals and providing 1 assist. During the season, Jobe played various roles such as a center forward, attacking midfielder, central midfielder, defensive midfielder, and left midfielder.
In the 2024-2025 season, Jobe Bellingham continues to play a key role for Sunderland and has been recognized for his skills by being called up to the England U-21 national team.
Marca noted that "Jude Bellingham was included in the first squad list since Thomas Tuchel took over as head coach. His brother Jobe will also be joining the U-21 team. Interestingly, both national teams will train together at the same camp, providing an opportunity for the siblings to meet. Jude shared this moment via his Instagram account, posting a photo of himself smiling as he watched his brother train."
The media reported that "Jude Bellingham, who is playing for Real Madrid, has shown fluctuating performance this season due to injuries and suspensions, yet he has still recorded 11 goals and 11 assists, continuing to impress. This level of performance has kept him consistently named to the England senior national team."
Meanwhile, younger brother Jobe Bellingham has been drawing attention for his impressive performances at Sunderland, a club in the English Championship. His playing style and impact have already garnered interest from many top European clubs, including Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, who appear to be monitoring him.
Marca added that "the Bellingham brothers are growing in their respective arenas and are becoming increasingly important figures in English football."
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