Jude Bellingham, the 19-year-old sociology student who has already made history in Qatar 2022

Jude Bellingham is part of that select list of children who dream of playing for England a World Cup. During Qatar 2022the man from Borussia Dortmund was not satisfied with representing his country and has been one of the most outstanding men in the cast led by Gareth Southgate.

At the age of 19, he had the luxury of qualifying Jordan Henderson for the first score for the ‘Three Lions’, in the 3-0 victory over Senegal in the round of 16. At 38 minutes, the pearl of English football escaped through the left sector and with the calm of an experienced player, he drew a pass back for the Liverpool star, who did not forgive the Senegalese goalkeeper.

Thus, Jude made his debut in a World Cup knockout match, becoming the second youngest English footballer, just behind Michael Owen. The ‘Niño Maravilla’ did it at the age of 18 in France 1998, being left out in the round of 16 against Argentina.

the road to success

Bellingham trained at the Birmingham City Academy. From a very young age he stood out above his teammates and at the age of 16 he was already doing the preseason with the main squad. That same course he made his professional debut in the defeat (0-3) against Portsmouth. That championship he recorded 41 games, scoring four goals and assisting on two occasions. More than impressive numbers!

Despite reaching professional soccer, Jude did not neglect the academic part. He finished his studies at Edgbaston Priory School and later entered a special program called BTEC. Just like any young man he had to decide on a profession, choosing Sociology.

He did not stay for long in the Championship club. In mid-2020, Borussia Dortmund paid 29 million euros for his token when he was still 17 years old. He did not take long to set the pace at the core of the ‘Yellow Wall’. So far he has played more than 115 matches, both locally and internationally.

There is already talk of a possible transfer for the next transfer market. Livepool would be one of the interested parties that has taken the most advantage. Especially after the great relationship that Bellingham and Henderson have on and off the field. The press that covers the English team affirms that the experienced midfielder advised the youngster to sign for the Reds.