Jude Bellingham became the first player in football history to play three major tournaments before the age of 21, starting the game against Serbia at Euro 2024 and scoring the match-winning goal too.
The midfielder has had a brilliant season with Real Madrid this year, scoring 19 goals in LaLiga and finishing among the top scorers, playing a poacher’s role as Madrid won the league title and the Champions League to complete the double.
Jude Bellingham continues to make history at the Euros
🚨RECORD: Jude Bellingham is the first European player to play in three major international tournaments before 21 years old. pic.twitter.com/aKlWjHnxQo
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2024
It’s easy to forget that the England international is just 20 years old, considering how influential he has been in senior football for club and country. His skill, decision making and maturity have been on a completely different level, and he will surely have an important part to play for the Three Lions going forward in the tournament.
After making his debut for England in 2020, he has already earned 30 caps, scoring four goals in total. He only made three brief appearances in Euro 2020, but grew in importance when the 2022 World Cup came around, playing all five games.
Now, he has become one of the first names on the team sheet, and will continue to be so if he can continue his incredible form for the long run.
