Jude Bellingham may now be a world-renowned star at Real Madrid, but it must be remembered he began his career at Birmingham City at just the age of 16.
The England international became the youngest player to ever play for Birmingham City, making his debut against Portsmouth in the first round of the Carabao Cup on August 6, 2019, at just 16 years and 38 days old.
Bellingham would make only 44 appearances for the Birmingham City senior side, with all these appearances coming in his first season before making his move to Borussia Dortmund.
Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid CF.
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A lot of things have changed at Birmingham City since he left in 2020, as they have new ambitious owners, and this is shown in their desire to bring a former Barcelona ace to their side and in their links to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Bellingham broke many records while at Birmingham in his short career with the Blues; however, one he set has now been broken.
Michael Campbell has the best GCSE results in Birmingham City history
It was GCSE results day across the UK this week, with many students receiving grades that will please them, while others will be looking to put the day behind them.
One of the students celebrating was Michael Campbell, who received eight 9s and one 8 in his GCSEs.
A huge well done to forward Michael Campbell on receiving eight 9s and one 8 in his GCSEs! 📔
His results are the best in Blues Academy history, narrowly beating Jude Bellingham's (sorry Jude 😄). pic.twitter.com/nBiA1bMPtY
— Birmingham City Academy (@BCFCAcademy) August 21, 2025
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This is the greatest set of results any footballer contracted to Birmingham City academy at the time has gotten.
It beat the record set by Jude Bellingham, who received his results five years ago on August 20, 2020, as he prepared to leave the club for the German club Borussia Dortmund.
Future Birmingham City signings
While fans will be pleased that their academy players received great results in their GCSEs, they will be hopeful these individuals can have an impact on the future of the club.
Birmingham City will also be hopeful they can have an impact, but this may be viewed as a long-term aim; however, the club will be focused on adding to their current side, meaning transfers.
The Blues look set to battle Wrexham for the signing of Lewis Koumas from Liverpool, which would add some more attacking depth.
While the club had been linked with Alexandre Mitrovic, it was quickly dismissed by EFL Analysis that the rumours around this deal were not true.