Demonstrating maturity beyond his years, boasting a strong work ethic, and exhibiting impeccable manners, it is evident that Jude Bellingham has been raised in the right way.
The England star, who is remarkably only 18, has reached the pinnacle of his career.
Denise and Mark Bellingham have played a significant role in Jude’s rise to stardom.
Jude Bellingham has established himself as a regular in the England national team and is poised to become a star player for Real Madrid.
In signing for Real Madrid in a £115 million deal, Jude Bellingham will now follow in the footsteps of legends such as Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, and David Beckham, all of whom graced the Bernabeu pitch with grace and poise.
Behind the teenager’s remarkable success stands his mother Denise, whom he affectionately calls ‘queen,’ and his dad Mark, who was his first footballing hero until Wayne Rooney came along.
As younger brother Jobe, aged 17, follows in his elder sibling’s footsteps, rising through the ranks at Birmingham City and becoming a target for Premier League clubs, it is the strong family bond of the Bellinghams that has contributed to his impressive achievements at such a young age.
A mother’s rоle
Back in December, during his England duty at the World Cup in Qatar, Jude accidentally revealed that his mother Denise, who works in human resources, still made his bed.
This sparked much amusement among his teammates, who teasingly ribbed him when he returned to Gareth Southgate’s training camp.
But he also shared the role that the matriarch of the Bellingham clan has continued to play in his rise to the top.
“The role my mum is playing is massive,” he began.
“I think at the moment it is probably the biggest role of anyone, even probably more than my coaches and managers, to be honest.”
She has helped Jude stay grounded as world football stardom beckoned.
In 2020, Borussia Dortmund paid £22 million to his childhood club Birmingham City after he enjoyed a breakout season that saw the club retire his No. 22 shirt.
Denise joined Jude in Germany and helped manage his affairs as he settled in, while his father Mark, a former police sergeant, stayed in the Midlands with younger son Jobe.
It was a sacrifice they made to ensure both their sons had the support they needed, with Denise able to help Jude focus solely on his football and not get spoiled by the money young, brilliant footballers make.
Denise, the mother of Jude Bellingham, has played a pivotal role in helping him stay grounded.
Denise Bellingham has been by Jude’s side every step of the way in his football career.
Idolizing Dad
Growing up, boys often idolize their dads.
And Jude was no different. His dad was his first hero.
Mark Bellingham enjoyed a prolific non-league career playing for clubs, including Stourbridge, Leamington, Sutton Coldfield, Bromsgrove Rovers, and Halesowen Town.
A master poacher, it is claimed he scored over 700 goals at semi-pro level in 500 games. Think a non-league Pele.
While he played football, Mark worked for West Midlands Police as a sergeant.
“We talk about footballing heroes, and my dad was like my first,” Jude told the FA website in 2021.
“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 that he played and the atmosphere, it made me fall in love with football, so he was probably my first hero.
“After the first few times of going, I’d start to pay a bit more attention to the games and stuff, the atmosphere, and he’s scoring goals, so you see him celebrating and stuff like that – you want that to be me.
“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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Former West Midlands Police officer Mark Bellingham now acts as Jude’s agent. Mark is now Jude’s agent and has acted as his representative in dealings with Real Madrid as he embarks on a new journey.
Following in his footsteps…
Jude’s path has seen him become an integral part of the England set-up, a success story in Germany with Borussia Dortmund, where he was recently named Bundesliga Player of the Season, and now a Los Blancos galactico.
But back in Stourbridge, his younger brother Jobe is starting to make a name for himself.
Comparing his career to his dad’s, 17-year-old Jobe once 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.”
He has already bettered his father’s.
Despite his tender years, Jobe played 22 times in the Championship last season.
He has also been capped at U16, U17, and U18 level for the Three Lions. There is every chance he will play alongside Jude for his country, a new version of the Charltons, perhaps.
Premier League newcomers Burnley have been linked with a £15 million bid for the talent.
Sunderland is also said to be in the race, but his manager Lee Bowyer has urged for caution.
“Whenever he steps on the pitch now, everyone is going to expect him to be like his brother,” the ex-Leeds star said.
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