Fallen at the same time! Bellingham failed to be selected for the Three Lions and his younger brother became a parallel import in Dortmund

The autumn of 2025 is particularly heavy for the Bellingham family. The two brothers who were once regarded as the future of English football-22-year-old Jude Bellingham and 20-year-old Job Bellingham have now both fallen into the trough of their careers. One was reduced to a substitute in Real Madrid and was rejected by the national team, and the other was reduced to a marginalized player after moving to Dortmund. These two once-famous football brothers are experiencing the pain of growing up and the cruelty of reality.

Jude Bellingham: The talented midfielder was removed from the Three Lions

Jude Bellingham, the core midfielder who once became famous as a teenager in Birmingham, shined in Dortmund, and established himself in Real Madrid, has now unexpectedly failed to be selected for the England national team. According to England coach Tuchel, Bellingham's "style of play could undermine team unity." This statement caused huge controversy.

In fact, Bellingham, who was affected by a shoulder injury, also lost his main position under Alonso in the new season. So far this season, Bellingham has only played 5 times on behalf of Real Madrid, including 1 start. In the Real Madrid team, Alonso trusted the two midfielders Mastantono and Guler, while Bellingham became a substitute.

In Real Madrid, although Bellingham's offensive statistics are outstanding, his way of playing on the field has gradually revealed problems. His excessive desire to attack made him appear unbalanced in the midfield position. He is not as organized as Kroos or Modric, nor as creative as Guler. His presence instead squeezed the space for forward players and disrupted the team's offensive rhythm.

In the England national team, Kane is the absolute core, and Bellingham's position highly overlaps with Kane's. His presence forced Kane to retreat, weakening the team's offensive efficiency. In contrast, Rice's solid performance on the defensive end is more favored by Tuchel. In the end, the England coach chose "team first" and excluded the talented midfielder from the squad.

For Bellingham, who is only 22 years old, this is undoubtedly a wake-up call. He was once a much-anticipated "future star", but now he has become a "problem player". This loss may be an important turning point in his career. Whether he continues to indulge in personal heroism or re-examines his role will determine whether he can transform from a "superstar" to a "legend."

Job Bellingham: Dortmund’s “parallel import” label?

If the elder brother’s plight is “growing pains,” then the younger brother Job Bellingham’s experience is more like “disillusionment of expectations.” This summer, Job transferred from Sunderland to Dortmund for a high transfer fee of 30.5 million euros and was regarded as the "next Bellingham". However, reality dealt him a heavy blow.

In the Bundesliga, Job has only had 2 starting opportunities so far, with 0 goals and 0 assists in 9 appearances this season. The "best young player" who once shined in the English Championship is now unable to even sit on the bench in Dortmund. Head coach Kovac prefers to use the experienced Nmecha, Sabitzer and Gross, while Job is regarded as a young player who is "not ready yet".

Job’s predicament was no accident. From the English Championship to the Bundesliga, from the main player to the substitute, from the core to the edge, this gap not only tests his technical ability, but also tests his psychological endurance. He once tried to get rid of the label of "Bellingham's younger brother" and even refused to print the surname "Bellingham" on his jersey, but the reality forced him to face the doubt that he was "not as talented as his brother".

What is even more worrying is that the Bellingham family's dissatisfaction with Dortmund has become public. His father, Mark, has repeatedly questioned the team's hiring strategy and even questioned sports director Kyle face to face in the post-game tunnel. Although this "family-style intervention" reflects support for Job to a certain extent, it may also be counterproductive and exacerbate the rift between the club and the players.

The "simultaneous fall" of the Bellingham brothers was not simply bad luck, but the result of a variety of factors. Although their family has always been the strongest support for the two brothers, in Job's situation, his parents' excessive interference may actually become an obstacle to his growth. The football world never lacks talent, but what is lacking is the patience and introspection to survive the trough.

The story of the Bellingham brothers is the collision of genius and reality, the interweaving of aura and shadow. They once stood in the spotlight, but now they have to face dark corners. But it is such low points that can truly test a person's quality.