Jobe Bellingham is making a huge impression in English football ever since beginning his journey as a footballer as a 16-year-old at Birmingham City. He is also the brother of Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham and has represented the England national football team at all youth levels up to the under-20 category.
Jobe left Birmingham City to join Sunderland in 2023 and currently plies his trade at the Stadium of Light as their star number 7. He made his debut for Sunderland on August 6, 2023 against Ipswich Town in the EFL Championship.
Early Life
Born on September 23, 2005 to parents Mark and Denise, Jobe Bellingham began his footballing journey at Birmingham City’s academy and was so impressive that he was handed his first team debut at just the age of 15 years and 321 days. He made 24 league appearances for Birmingham before moving to Sunderland. His father, Mark worked as a sergeant in the West Midlands Police and was a prolific goalscorer in non-League football, so Jobe was always exposed to the beautiful game from a young age.
Career
Birmingham City
Jobe Bellingham joined Birmingham City’s academy and made his first-team debut for them just at the age of 16 in the year 2021. He played for them for two years between 2021 and 2023, making 24 appearances.
He made his senior debut as a second-half substitute in Birmingham’s 2021–22 FA Cup third-round match at home to League One club Plymouth Argyle, replacing the 17-year-old Jordan James after 70 minutes with the score goalless and Birmingham reduced to ten men.
In July 2022, Birmingham City confirmed that Bellingham would be taking up a scholarship with the club and had agreed terms on a first professional contract, which took effect on his 17th birthday.
Sunderland
On 14 June 2023, Bellingham joined Sunderland for an undisclosed fee. He then made his senior team debut for them on August 6, 2023, starting the team’s opening match of the season against Ipswich Town. It is said that he preferred the name ‘Jobe’ behind his back rather than ‘Bellingham’ considering the heights at which his brother Jude reached. He told his manager Tony Mowbray that he doesn’t want to live off the back of his brother’s name and wants to build his own identity. Jobe has made over 45 appearances for the Black Cats since 2023.
Stats
| Club | Season | Appearances | Goals scored |
| Birmingham City | 2021-2023 | 24 | 0 |
| Sunderland | 2023-ongoing | 49 | 7 |
International Career
Jobe Bellingham has mainly featured for the England national football team at various age levels, starting from the England Under-16 team in 2021, followed by the England Under-17 team in 2022, the England Under-18 team in 2023, the England Under-19 team in 2023-24 and the England Under-20 team towards the end of 2024.
| Country | Year | Appearances | Goals scored |
| England U-16 | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| England U-17 | 2021-22 | 8 | 0 |
| England U-18 | 2022-23 | 10 | 2 |
| England U-19 | 2023-2024 | 5 | 0 |
| England U-20 | 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | | 27 | 0 |
Personal Life/Family
Jobe Bellingham was born in Stourbridge, West Midlands, on 23 September 2005 and is the younger son of Denise and Mark Bellingham. He is also the younger brother of the current global footballing sensation, Jude Bellingham, who plays for Real Madrid. Jobe was born in Stourbridge in the West Midlands in England, a town 10 miles away from Birmingham.
Height
Jobe Bellingham is 1.91m (6 ft 3 in) long in height.
Age
Jobe Bellingham was born on September 23, 2005, and is 18-years-old at the time of writing.
Current Club
Jobe Bellingham plays for Sunderland’s senior team.
Net Worth
At the time of writing, Jobe Bellingham’s net worth is around £3.82 million.
FAQ
Is Jobe Bellingham Jude’s brother?
Yes, Jobe Bellingham is Real Madrid and England star Jude Bellingham’s younger brother.
Is Jobe Bellingham any good?
Although Jobe Bellingham’s reading of the game is absolutely sensational, he still lacks a bit in his decision making in the final third.
How much is Jobe Bellingham’s salary?
Jobe Bellingham’s current salary is £12,500-per-week, translating to £650,000-per-year.
Is Jobe Bellingham left or right footed?
Jobe Bellingham is predominantly right-footed.
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