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Jobe Bellingham marks a memorable debut for Borussia Dortmund, showcasing promising instincts and drawing attention with a well-timed goal.
Jobe Bellingham knew that comparisons to his older brother Jude were always going to be part of the journey, especially after signing for Borussia Dortmund — the same club where Jude made his name.
But on his full debut, Jobe carved out a moment that was distinctly his own.
The 19-year-old marked his first start for Dortmund with a goal in their thrilling 4-3 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup, scoring 45 minutes into the game.
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That moment came nearly five years after Jude had scored on his own debut for the club — but Jobe’s strike carried its own weight and timing.
"It's a really nice bonus. I am glad we won but there are still a lot of things for me to improve on personally and for the team. I am really pleased with it," Bellingham told Dazn.
A Goal Years in the Making
While Jude struck 30 minutes into his first start in a 5-0 German Cup win back in September 2020, Jobe’s finish in Cincinnati was just as symbolic.
Showing maturity and confidence, he drifted into the box, cushioned the ball under control, and fired it past the goalkeeper — with a slight deflection helping it over the line.
The goal was a testament to work done over many years, from youth football to his time at Sunderland.
"I practise that so many times, not that exact finish, but arriving late on the edge of the box as a midfielder is something you need to be really good at.
"If you can score, if you can contribute those kind of goals a certain amount per season then you are doing really well.
'I was really pleased because it was something I practised as a kid and at Sunderland so many times, during training, after training. So yeah, I am really proud of it."
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Echoes of a Premier League Legend
His late run and instinctive finish didn’t go unnoticed. Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel likened Jobe’s movement and mindset to that of a certain legendary teammate.
"It's easy sometimes as a midfielder to just pass the ball then stand still," Mikel told Dazn as per BBC.
"But no, he wants to arrive late in the box. He wants to be there when the ball drops.
He reminds me of a certain player I played with, Frank Lampard. 20-odd goals every season by being there and arriving at the right time. I think he's going to score a lot of goals for Dortmund.
What I like about him is he's very direct. Once he has the ball he's looking up, he's passing forwards, running forwards. He wants to arrive at the box at the right time, and that's exactly what he did.
The chest control and the volley – he wouldn't have scored this goal if he hadn't passed and then run forwards."
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Christian Vieri, the former Italy striker, echoed those sentiments. "He's going to score a lot of goals because he's always going towards the goal – he looks like his brother, the movements are exactly the same."
A Family Reunion in the Making?
The goal could be just the beginning of something bigger.
If Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid each win their groups and their round of 16 ties, the Bellingham brothers could face off in a high-stakes quarter-final in New Jersey.
For now, Jobe’s focus remains on development, but with one debut, one goal, and one eye-catching performance, he has ensured that any future comparisons with Jude are no longer based on name alone — but on promise fulfilled.
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