Jude Bellingham

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1. When was Jude Bellingham born?June 29, 2003
2. Where was Jude Bellingham born?Stourbridge, England
3. What is the career debut (senior)?August 6, 2019, for Birmingham City at 16 years, 38 days old
4. What is the record transfer fee?€103 million from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid in 2023
5. Who is Jude Bellingham?Jude Bellingham is a young soccer player from England who has become a superstar for clubs like Birmingham City, Borussia Dortmund, and Real Madrid. He is known for scoring goals, passing well, and playing in the middle of the field.
6. How old was he when he made his first senior game?He made his first senior game for Birmingham City when he was just 16 years and 38 days old, setting a club record.

Precocious: Having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.
Tactical Acumen: Skill and shrewdness in planning and directing military or political operations; strategic insight.
Ball-Winning: The ability of a player to successfully tackle or intercept the ball from an opponent.
Clinical Finishing: The ability to score goals efficiently and decisively when presented with chances.