Jude Victor William Bellingham (born 29 June 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and the England national team. A generational talent, he is known for his maturity, leadership, physicality, and technical ability. He became Birmingham City's youngest-ever first-team player at 16, prompting the club to retire his jersey number (22). After excelling at Borussia Dortmund, he moved to Real Madrid in 2023 for €103 million. His debut season at Madrid (2023/24) was historic; he scored 23 goals, won La Liga and the Champions League, and was named La Liga Player of the Season. He reinvented the "false 9" role under Carlo Ancelotti. By 2026, he had transitioned back to a deeper midfield role to accommodate Kylian Mbappé, yet remained the heartbeat of the team. For England, he was a key figure in reaching the Euro 2024 final, scoring a stunning overhead kick against Slovakia. Bellingham is widely marketed as the future face of English football. He has sponsorship deals with Adidas and Louis Vuitton. His "open arms" celebration became a global viral trend in 2024 and 2025.