JUDE BELLINGHAM has quickly become one of the world’s biggest stars and is in the running to win the Ballon d’Or.
He enjoyed a sensational debut season at Real Madrid and will now be one of England’s leading lights at Euro 2024.
Brother Jobe, mum Denise and dad Mark watch Jude Bellingham in action against Serbia at Euro 2024
His family is tight-knit with many believing it’s part of the reason why Jude will go on to be one of the Three Lions’ greatest players.
Who is Jude Bellingham’s dad?
Jude‘s character is said to have been moulded by his father – a former West Midlands Police Officer.
Mark Bellingham, now a licensed Fifa agent after passing the governing body’s required exams, has taken on the responsibility of guiding his son’s career.
Mark had a prolific non-league career playing for clubs such as Stourbridge, Leamington, Sutton Coldfield, Bromsgrove Rovers, and Halesowen Town.
According to Sportskeeda, Mark scored over 700 goals at semi-pro level in 900 games, with his 700th coming at the age of 40 for Midland League Division Two side Paget Rangers.
Jude speaking to his parents during a Real Madrid training session
While he played football, Mark worked for West Midlands Police as a sergeant.
Talking to the FA website in 2021 Jude shared: “We talk about footballing heroes, and my dad was like my first.
“When you go and watch him play every week in non-league, you know it’s not the Premier League or anything, but seeing the way he played and the atmosphere, it made me fall in love with football so he was probably my first hero”
Jude continued by saying: “Growing up, he’d always give me tips on what I could do and now it gets to a certain age and it sort of flips and that’s brilliant because we have that sort of relationship like father and son and then as I got older, like coach and player.”
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Laura boasts a huge social media following and regularly travels the world, enjoying a luxurious lifestyle.
From underwear modelling to showing off Pretty Little Thing’s latest wear, she regularly collaborates with fashion houses around the globe.
Wherever she is, Laura makes sure to drop into Chanel – her favourite designer.
She’s also quite the foodie, with pizza and strawberries being her favourites.
It won’t be long before we see her at the Bernabeu enjoying a prawn sandwich!
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Who is Jude Bellingham’s mum?
Whilst on England duty at the World Cup in Qatar in December 2022, Jude let slip that his mother Denise, who works in human resources, still makes his bed.
He also continued by sharing: “The role my mum is playing is massive.
“I think at the minute it is probably the biggest role of anyone, even probably more than my coaches and managers, to be honest.”
Jude Bellingham speaking to his parents and brother after winning the Champions League
Jude has always said that his mother Denise is the key to his success, with him calling her a “queen”.
In 2020 when Jude signed for the German side Borussia Dortmund his mum made the move with him and joined Jude in Germany to help manage his affairs as he settled in.
She still manages her son’s financial affairs and lives with him in the exclusive La Finca neighbourhood after moving to Real Madrid.
At his unveiling, Jude said: “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.
“It’s also great to have her there because she’s a great laugh as well. We get on so well and we’re always doing stuff together.”
His £115million arrival made him the most expensive British player of all time but it was hardly money wasted as he scored 23 goals in all competitions to help Real Madrid win LaLiga and the Champions League.
Does Jude Bellingham have any siblings?
Jude has a younger brother called Jobe.
Much like his older brother, Jobe is following in his elder sibling’s footsteps and rising through the ranks in the Championship.
Jobe completed a switch to Sunderland from Birmingham in July this year.
He is already a regular for the Black Cats, appearing in all 11 of their matches in the Championship, scoring twice and adding an assist.
Comparing his career to his dad’s, 17-year-old Jobe said: “If I get anywhere near that I’ll have had a great career. I’ll try my best!
“My mum, dad, brother, grandparents — they are the reason I’m here today, because of all the sacrifices they have made.”
Despite only being 17, Jobe played 22 times in the Championship last season.
He has also been capped at U16, U17 and U18 level for the Three Lions.
El Nacional reported that Real Madrid scouts were present to watch the younger Bellingham in action for England’s Under-19’s against Montenegro on October 11, 2023.
Increasing the possibility that he will one day play alongside his older brother Jude – two Bellinghams are always better than one.
Where did Jude Bellingham grow up?
Bellingham grew up in Hagley, a village near Stourbridge.
Back in the West Midlands, former neighbours, teachers and sports coaches remember him as a youngster always with his football.
Speaking to The Independent they shared: “They used to set up the goals, put the cones down and play day and night,
“He was always with his brother. They were always together,”
Jude’s former year 2 teacher, Suzanne Shackleton agreed by saying: “He was just a really lovely lad. Really genuine. Really personable. Extremely courteous and polite”