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Jobe Bellingham

Jobe Bellingham is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Borussia Dortmund.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jobe Bellingham is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Borussia Dortmund. He came through Birmingham City’s academy, later played for Sunderland, and joined Dortmund in June 2025. He is the younger brother of footballer Jude Bellingham.

Early life and youth career

Jobe Bellingham was born in Stourbridge, England, in 2005 and developed in Birmingham City’s academy. He progressed to the senior side as a teenager and made his first-team debut at 16.

Senior club career

After 24 league appearances for Birmingham City, Bellingham joined Sunderland in 2023. He later became part of the squad that won promotion to the Premier League in 2025 before transferring to Borussia Dortmund.

Borussia Dortmund

Bellingham signed for Borussia Dortmund in June 2025 on a five-year deal. The move was reported as one of the largest transfers in Dortmund’s history and the highest fee received by a newly promoted Premier League club at that time. The reported transfer fee was £27.8 million plus £4.2 million in add-ons.

International career

Bellingham has represented England at multiple youth levels and made his under-21 debut in November 2024. He has been part of England’s youth international pathway since the under-16 age group.

Key facts

  • Bellingham began his career in Birmingham City’s academy and made his senior debut at age 16.
  • He made 24 league appearances for Birmingham City before moving to Sunderland in 2023.
  • He helped Sunderland earn promotion to the Premier League in 2025.
  • He signed a five-year contract with Borussia Dortmund on 10 June 2025.
  • The reported transfer fee was £27.8 million plus £4.2 million in add-ons.
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Canadian context

Jobe Bellingham is of interest to Canadian readers as a major English football prospect who plays in one of Europe’s most prominent leagues and may face Canadian clubs or players in international or club competitions.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jobe Bellingham?
He is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Borussia Dortmund.
When was Jobe Bellingham born?
He was born on 23 September 2005.
Which clubs has Jobe Bellingham played for?
He has played senior football for Birmingham City, Sunderland, and Borussia Dortmund.
When did Jobe Bellingham join Borussia Dortmund?
He signed for Borussia Dortmund on 10 June 2025.
Is Jobe Bellingham related to Jude Bellingham?
Yes. Jobe Bellingham is the younger brother of Jude Bellingham.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jobe_Bellingham
    Supports: Early career, club history, transfer to Borussia Dortmund, reported fee
  2. Borussia Dortmund — https://www.bvb.de/de/en/teams/football/player/jobe-bellingham.html
    Supports: Club, squad role, birth date, nationality, youth international background
  3. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/519322/jobe-bellingham/overview
    Supports: Nationality and date of birth
  4. Bundesliga — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/player/jobe-bellingham
    Supports: Height, nationality, current club details
  5. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/ckgnr9p2121o
    Supports: Youth career, Sunderland move, Dortmund transfer context, relation to Jude Bellingham