England’s Blues brothers – how the Bellinghams helped save Birmingham

Boyhood Birmingham City fans Jude and Jobe Bellingham could become the first brothers to play for England for 19 years.

BBC Sport

Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 7:12 AM

Key Things to Know

Jude and Jobe Bellingham generated vital transfer and sell-on revenue that helped Birmingham City through financial difficulties.
Jude joined Borussia Dortmund for £20m in 2020, later yielding Birmingham a reported £10m sell-on when moving to Real Madrid.
Jobe earned Birmingham £3m from Sunderland and a reported £4m sell-on fee after transferring to Borussia Dortmund.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Brothers Jude and Jobe Bellingham provided crucial financial lifelines to Birmingham City through their transfers and sell-on clauses. Jude signed a professional deal in 2020 that enabled a £20m move to Borussia Dortmund, followed by a reported £10m sell-on fee upon joining Real Madrid. Jobe later generated £3m from Sunderland alongside a £4m sell-on fee after his transfer to Dortmund.

The academy graduates could become the first brothers to play together for England in 19 years if Jobe debuts alongside Jude against Croatia.

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