Jobe Bellingham Scores on Borussia Dortmund Debut
Jobe Bellingham marked an impressive full debut for Borussia Dortmund on June 21, 2025, by scoring during a dominant 4‑2 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the FIFA Club World Cup group stage . The 19-year-old midfielder finished off a rebound just before halftime, putting Dortmund comfortably ahead after Felix Nmecha and Serhou Guirassy had erased an early deficit .
This goal arrived four days after Bellingham's first appearance for Dortmund—he came off the bench in a 0‑0 draw with Fluminense on June 17 . His scoring debut came in his first start, a milestone moment that won praise for his impact and composure in a major tournament setting .
Despite the fanfare, Jobe’s effort fell just short of matching an iconic family legacy. His elder brother Jude scored on his Dortmund debut in July 2020, netting in the 30th minute and becoming the club's youngest-ever scorer at that time . Although Jobe took until the final moments of the first half, his performance signals a promising start to his Dortmund career.
Earlier this month, Dortmund secured Bellingham's services from Sunderland for an initial £27.8 million (with potential add-ons totalling £4.2 million), making him Sunderland’s record sale . During his two-year spell at Sunderland, he contributed 11 goals and four assists in 90 appearances and played a key role in their promotion to the Premier League .
Following this breakthrough, Dortmund will conclude their group stage campaign against Ulsan on June 25, with progression implications still in play .
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