JOBE BELLINGHAM spent this season with his first name on the back of his Sunderland shirt.
Bellingham – younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude – helped Sunderland gain promotion back to the Premier League.
And he did so wearing the No.7 with Jobe on his shirt – opting not to wear his surname as is usually the case for players.
According to the Daily Mail, the reason being is that midfielder wants to create his own identity away from that of his older brother.
Players can ask for “appropriate variation” on the back of their shirt – should they wish at the start of the season.
Older brother Jude joined Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in 2023 and has won the LaLiga title and Champions League in Spain.
He has also become a regular for England – scoring six times in his 42 caps so far.
Like Jude, his younger brother also came through Birmingham’s academy before joining Sunderland in 2023.
This season, he made 40 appearances with four goals and has attracted attention from across Europe.
Dortmund – who helped Jude make his name – are believed to be rivalling Eintracht Frankfurt for his signature.
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Bellingham wanted to make a name for himself with Sunderland – and achieved that alongside the rest of his team-mates at Wembley.
The Black Cats saw off Sheffield United 2-1 thanks to a last-minute Tom Watson winner.
Bellingham, 19, said: “I’ve been part of this great team so every player has made a name for themselves here. So really proud.”
