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Jobe Bellingham is slowly falling into a spiral of pressure, mistakes and trouble off the field. |
In the summer of 2025, when Dortmund announced the signing of Jobe Bellingham, many believed that the Ruhr club had signed a “2.0 version” of Jude - who had shone at Signal Iduna Park before moving to Real Madrid. But after only a few months, that dream faded, giving way to a series of troubles both on and off the field.
It all started with a lackluster start. Jobe was often on the bench in the early stages of the season, unable to break into Niko Kovac’s first team. And when his chance came in the “German Clasico” against Bayern, the 19-year-old put himself in the eye of the storm.
Brought onto the field in the second half, Jobe made a mistake in the dispute that led to Dortmund's second goal. That mistake left the yellow-black team with almost no way to recover, and defeat was the inevitable outcome. The name "Bellingham Jr" was quickly called out as a symbol of the team's immaturity.
But the technical mistakes were just the tip of the iceberg. A war of words between his father, Mark Bellingham, and sporting director Sebastian Kehl a few weeks earlier had caused a rift within Dortmund. According to German media, Mark was dissatisfied with his son's lack of opportunities, while the club insisted that Jobe needed "time and humility" to develop.
Since then, the relationship between the Bellingham family and Dortmund has become strained, putting Jobe under double pressure: both from the media and from the expectations of his relatives.
In the face of criticism directed at his young compatriot, Harry Kane, who scored for Bayern in that match, spoke up to defend: “It was a difficult situation for him. Jobe tried to clear the ball but Olise reacted quicker. It was unfortunate, but he has to keep going and work harder.”
Kane's words are like advice for a player who is lost in his own dream.
Jobe has never hidden his desire to follow in the footsteps of his brother Jude. But Jude Bellingham's success at Real Madrid - from Champions League goals to being named European Young Player of the Year - has cast a shadow.
Now, with his career in disarray, Jobe needs patience and courage more than ever. Because Dortmund, like German football, has seen many young players decline because they cannot withstand the pressure of expectation.
If he cannot escape the label of “Jude’s younger brother”, Jobe Bellingham risks becoming the next sad example in the long list of talents who have faded away because of their own family’s halo.
Source: https://znews.vn/khoi-dau-ac-mong-cua-jobe-bellingham-post1595174.html
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