Who is Jude Bellingham: English midfielder at Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham is an English professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Real Madrid and the England national team. On Sunday he became the first Englishman to score 50 goals for Real Madrid, in a 3-0 win at Racing Santander.
Why it's in the news
Bellingham scored in Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Racing Santander on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, and became the first Englishman to reach 50 goals for the club. The result kept Real Madrid level with its LaLiga title rivals.
- Jude Bellingham — Bellingham scores in Real Madrid win, reaches 50 club goals
Background
Bellingham scored the club's second goal at El Sardinero, ending a run of seven matches without a goal. Kylian Mbappé had scored a penalty earlier, and Yan Diomande added a third goal after 36 minutes. Bellingham's 50 goals are the most by any English player in Real Madrid's history. David Beckham and Laurie Cunningham are tied on 20 for second place among English players.
The goal also came with a personal scoring total this season of three goals and two assists, which places him second among teenagers in Europe's top five leagues behind Lamine Yamal, who has 17 for Barcelona.
The win kept Real Madrid within three points of Barcelona and Atlético Madrid in the LaLiga title race. Earlier that week Bellingham was ranked outside the top 10 in the 2026 Ballon d'Or voting, a result that drew comment from coach José Mourinho, who said he was surprised by it.
What people are asking
Which team does Jude Bellingham play for?
He plays for Real Madrid in Spain's LaLiga, and for the England national team.
What position does Jude Bellingham play?
He plays as an attacking midfielder.
How many goals does Jude Bellingham have for Real Madrid?
He reached 50 goals for Real Madrid with his goal against Racing Santander on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.