Jude Bellingham: Born in England, made in Europe

Jude Bellingham could go down as the best English player to never play in the Premier League, but how did he go from a shy and polite young boy from Stourbridge, to an integral part of Real Madrid's push for the Champions League title this season? This episode describes the careful and precise decisions of Jude Bellingham's career so far that have led him to the biggest stage of world football, despite still being 20 years old. From the thinking behind his shirt number at Birmingham, to rejecting England's biggest clubs in favour of a move to Germany. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction to the podcast episode on Jude Bellingham. 00:02:07 - Discussing Bellingham being compared to the fictional character Roy of the Rovers. 00:07:00 - Bellingham's background and upbringing in Birmingham. 00:10:12 - Insights from Bellingham's youth coach Paul Robinson on coaching him at Birmingham City. 00:16:13 - Bellingham's decision to join Borussia Dortmund instead of clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea. 00:22:48 - Bellingham's time at Borussia Dortmund and his relationship with players like Erling Haaland. 00:29:27 - Bellingham's performance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 00:32:07 - Bellingham's transfer to Real Madrid in 2023. 00:41:44 - Bellingham's incredible goalscoring form for Real Madrid in his first season. 00:49:54 - Discussion on Bellingham's potential legacy and future. 00:57:20 - The rising trend of incredibly talented young footballers emerging at a very young age. 01:05:00 - Speculating on what profession Bellingham could have pursued if not football. Join the Heroes and Humans Supporters Club! Are you a fan of Heroes and Humans and can’t wait for the next episode? Why not become part of our exclusive community and get even closer to the action? By joining our official H&H Supporters Club on Patreon, you’ll unlock access to behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, bonus content, and special Q&A sessions with your hosts, Mehreen and Simon. Whether you're looking for deeper insights into football’s biggest personalities or just can’t wait for the next episode, we’ve got something for you. Don’t miss out! Support us and get more from your favourite podcast. Join us today at patreon.com/heroesandhumans Follow @heroesandhumans everywhere. Instagram TikTok Facebook X Visit our website for news & updates heroesandhumans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices