Jobe Bellingham: Biography, Stats, Age, Brother Jude 2025

Being the younger brother of a global superstar carries weight, but Jobe Bellingham is quietly building his own story. Born on 23 September 2005 in Stourbridge, the 19‑year‑old midfielder has already made his senior debut at Birmingham City, impressed at Sunderland, and in 2025 secured a move to Borussia Dortmund for around €30.5 million, with this profile piecing together verified facts about his career, family, and playing style.

Full name: Jobe Samuel Patrick Bellingham ·
Date of birth: 23 September 2005 ·
Place of birth: Stourbridge, England ·
Position: Midfielder / forward ·
Current club: Borussia Dortmund ·
Market value (Transfermarkt): €40.00m

Eight key facts, one pattern: Jobe Bellingham’s rise traces a careful path from non-league roots to the Bundesliga.

Who is Jobe Bellingham?

Early life and family

• Born 23 September 2005 in Stourbridge, West Midlands (Bundesliga.com).
• Father Mark Bellingham scored over 700 goals in non-league football (Transfermarkt).
• Older brother Jude Bellingham (born 2003) plays for Real Madrid and the England senior team (Transfermarkt).

Both brothers started at Birmingham City’s academy. Their father’s non-league career gave them a grounded footballing education.

Path to professional football

• Senior debut for Birmingham City at 16 years, 107 days (Bundesliga.com).
• Moved to Sunderland in summer 2023 for €1.75m (Transfermarkt).
• In 2024/25, made 40 Championship appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists (Bundesliga.com).
• Joined Borussia Dortmund in June 2025 for approximately €30.5m (Transfermarkt).

The implication: Jobe’s transfer fee already exceeds his brother’s initial Dortmund fee (€25m), reflecting the club’s belief in his ceiling.

How old is Jobe Bellingham?

Age and birth date

• Born 23 September 2005 (ESPN).
• As of early 2025, he is 19 years old; he will turn 20 on 23 September 2025.

That makes him 2.5 years younger than Jude, who was born in June 2003. Age gives Jobe time to develop in a less pressured environment.

Height and position

• Height: 6’2″ (185 cm) per ESPN; Transfermarkt lists 1.91 m (Transfermarkt).
• Primary position: central midfield. Also capable of playing as a forward (Transfermarkt).

The catch: height discrepancies (185 cm vs 1.91 m) highlight the lack of an official club measurement. Either way, he has the build for a box-to-box role.

What are Jobe Bellingham’s career stats?

Club appearances and goals

• Birmingham City (2022–2023): 22 Championship appearances, 0 goals (stats per Bundesliga.com).
• Sunderland (2023–2025): 40 Championship appearances, 4 goals, 3 assists (2024/25 season only; Bundesliga.com).
• Borussia Dortmund (2025–present): debuted in Club World Cup 2025, scoring one goal per ESPN.
• England U21: 4 caps, 0 goals (Bundesliga.com).

His pass completion rate in the 2024/25 Championship was 12.6% higher than Jude’s final season at the same level (Bundesliga.com). The trade-off: less goal contribution than his brother at the same age, but a more efficient distributor.

Market value

• Transfermarkt lists current market value at €40.00m as of 2025 (Transfermarkt).
• Dortmund paid approx. €30.5m upfront (Transfermarkt).

What this means: The club is betting on his resale value rising—similar to the Jude template. If Jobe replicates even half of his brother’s trajectory, the investment could double.

Career timeline

• 23 September 2005 – Born in Stourbridge, England (Bundesliga.com).
• 2022 – Made senior debut for Birmingham City (Bundesliga.com).
• 2023 – Moved to Sunderland for €1.75m (Transfermarkt).
• 2023–2025 – Made regular appearances for Sunderland, including 40 Championship games in 2024/25 (Bundesliga.com).
• June 2025 – Transferred to Borussia Dortmund for approx. €30.5m, signed shirt number #7 (Transfermarkt).
• 2025 – Scored in FIFA Club World Cup for Borussia Dortmund (ESPN).

The pattern: Jobe’s career path systematically mirrors his brother’s early trajectory, but with a distinct emphasis on efficient distribution rather than goal output.

Dear Sunderland, It’s time for me to say farewell. Thank you for everything.

— Jobe Bellingham (Instagram, farewell post)

Jobe Bellingham joins Borussia Dortmund with a rich footballing heritage – his father Mark was a prolific non-league striker.

— Borussia Dortmund official profile

For Borussia Dortmund, the gamble on Jobe Bellingham is clear: develop him into a first-team regular, or risk being seen as simply the brother of a former star. With a €30m fee and a market value already at €40m, the pressure is on to turn potential into profit—on and off the pitch.

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For more on how he navigates his own path, read about Jobe Bellinghams name change and his journey at Borussia Dortmund.

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