Jobe Bellingham

Jobe Samuel Patrick Bellingham (born 23 September 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or forward for club Sunderland. Bellingham began his career in Birmingham City's academy, made his first-team debut as a 16-year-old, and made 24 league appearances before joining fellow Championship club Sunderland in 2023. He has represented England at all age-group levels up to under-19. Early and personal life Jobe Bellingham was born in Stourbridge, West Midlands, on 23 September 2005, the younger son of Denise and Mark Bellingham. Mark worked as a sergeant in the West Midlands Police and was a prolific goalscorer in non-League football. Bellingham is the younger brother of England international footballer Jude Bellingham, who preceded him into Birmingham City's academy where both were to spend their formative years. The 16-year-old Jude was a first-team regular during the 2019–20 season before signing for German club Borussia Dortmund. After Jude's departure, Jobe featured in Birmingham's 2020–21 season kit unveiling.