Bellingham Brothers Set to Dominate European Football: Jobe Joins Premier League After Sunderland’s Promotion

The Bellingham family has once again made headlines in the football world this time with Jobe Bellingham following in the footsteps of his superstar brother, Jude Bellingham, as he prepares to grace the Premier League in the 2025–26 season.

On Saturday, Jobe helped Sunderland secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Sheffield United in the Championship Promotion Play-off Final earning the Black Cats a return to the English top flight for the first time since 2017. The decisive moment came in second-half stoppage time as Sunderland snatched the winner in a tense match at Wembley Stadium.

The 18-year-old midfielder, who played the full 90 minutes, was a pivotal figure in Sunderland’s promotion campaign. His development over the season has captured attention and his composure in the final was yet another statement of his growing maturity and potential.

Moments after the final whistle the emotional significance of the achievement was captured when Jude Bellingham, watching from Spain where he plays for Real Madrid, video-called his younger brother to offer congratulations. The three-word message, “You did it!”, shared on Instagram, symbolized a proud moment for the footballing siblings and for the entire Bellingham family.

Jude now one of the most celebrated young players in world football, made his name at Birmingham City in the Championship before moving to Borussia Dortmund, and eventually Real Madrid. But unlike Jobe, he never experienced promotion to the Premier League with his boyhood club.

Jobe Bellingham’s meteoric rise has not gone unnoticed. At just 18, he has already become one of the most talked-about young English talents. While Sunderland’s promotion opens the door for him to test himself in the Premier League, speculation is swirling around his future. Reports suggest Borussia Dortmund, Jude’s former club, are interested in acquiring the younger Bellingham setting up the potential for an extraordinary reunion or even a sibling rivalry on the biggest stages in Europe.

Despite the transfer rumours Sunderland will be hoping to hold onto their star man as they prepare for life in the Premier League. Under manager Tony Mowbray, the club has been praised for its commitment to developing young talent and playing attractive football making it an ideal platform for Jobe’s continued growth.

With both brothers now competing at the highest levels of the sport, fans can dream of the day they face off perhaps at the Santiago Bernabéu or under the bright lights of the Champions League. Such a scenario would mark a monumental milestone not just for the Bellingham family, but for English football, which continues to produce generational talents.

As the 2025–26 Premier League season approaches, Jobe Bellingham is set to embark on the next chapter of a career full of promise. Whether he remains with Sunderland or follows in Jude’s European footsteps remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the Bellingham legacy in football is only just beginning.