The emergence of Jude Bellingham as a global superstar has often sparked interest in his family, with a typical question from football fans being, does the Real Madrid midfielder have a twin brother? The answer is no. Jude’s little brother Jobe Bellingham is three years his junior and has already established himself as one of England’s brightest young talents after securing a move to Borussia Dortmund.
Who is Jobe Bellingham?
Born in Stourbridge, England, on September 23, 2005, Jobe Bellingham grew up in a football-loving family, alongside his older brother. Both brothers came through the Birmingham City academy and their father Mark Bellingham was a prolific non-league striker who also worked as a police sergeant.Throughout his career, Jobe has been compared to Jude, but he has always focused on building his own reputation. That mindset was further crystallised after his move to Sunderland in 2023 when he opted to wear “Jobe” on the back of his shirt rather than his surname.Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray explained the decision, saying: “He’s trying to put his own stamp on it. “I don’t want to live off the back of my brother’s name, I want to be the footballer I am and show people what I can do”It proved to be an important step. Jobe quickly became a regular in the Championship, adding goals from midfield, and was instrumental in Sunderland’s promotion to the Premier League in 2025. He won the EFL Championship Young Player of the Season award for his performances too.
Borussia Dortmund transfer boosts Jobe Bellingham’s reputation
Jobe’s development had attracted interest across Europe before Borussia Dortmund completed his signing in June 2025. Jude, who also blossomed at the Bundesliga club before making his switch to Real Madrid, was said to be bought for £27.8million plus add-ons, making Jobe one of the club’s most costly signings.He settled in quickly, making his debut in the FIFA Club World Cup before scoring his first goal in a thrilling win over Mamelodi Sundowns. Before the Bundesliga season he also changed his jersey number from 77 to 7.Away from his club, Jobe has gone from strength to strength in the England youth ranks, having represented his country at every level before being named captain of the Under-21s.The Bellingham brothers may have the same footballing roots, and they have both worn the colours of Borussia Dortmund but they are not twins. Jobe is creating his own story and Jude is already a star on the global midfield scene. His career is still in its early chapters, but his displays suggest he has every chance of putting his stamp on the European game for years to come.