Hailing from a footballing family, Jude Bellingham started his football career as anunder-8 at Birmingham City before going on to make history as the club's youngestever first-team player when he made his senior debut at the age of 16. His naturaltalent caught the eye of the scouts at Borussia Dortmund. Joining the German teamin 2020, Bellingham became the club's youngest ever goalscorer in his firstcompetitive match.

Discover how this midfielder from the West Midlands balanced school and aburgeoning football career to hone his skills. From training with the seniors as ateenager and undertaking a two-year scholarship at Birmingham City to playing fora European club and representing England in the World Cup 2022, at the age of 19.


Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of thebiggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys fromchildhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packedstyle these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.