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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿• There's been some talk going around that 𝘽𝙑𝘽 could be looking into signing Jobe Bellingham. ⚫️🟡

I've done an analysis on him, so you can decide for yourself if he's a player you'd want at your club or not.

—>✨ 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐦 ✨

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𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨ℹ️:

👤| Jobe Bellingham
Age: 18 years old
Nationality: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Position: CAM
Club: AFC Sunderland
Foot: Right
Height: ~188cms~
market value: € 9,0 mill.
Contract expires: ❓
Agency: ❓

𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙤 𝙛𝙖𝙧🔢:
(𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧)

𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧🎒:

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏📕: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫:

Jobe Bellingham was born in Stourbridge, West Midlands, on 23 September 2005.

• He is the younger brother of Real Madrid and England international footballer Jude Bellingham.

• Following Jude's departure, Jobe was featured in Birmingham's 2020–21 season kit unveiling.

• Jobe was named on the substitutes' bench for Birmingham's 2021–22 EFL Cup first-round match but remained unused.

• By the end of the year, Jobe had shown promise with four goals in nine appearances for Birmingham's under-18 team and had played for their under-23s as well.

On 14 June 2023, Bellingham joined Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐📗:
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫:

Bellingham was born in England and is also reported to be eligible to represent Ireland through a paternal grandparent.

• He began his international career by debuting for England under-16s, where he played in a friendly match against Northern Ireland.

• Over time, he progressed to the under-17 and under-18 squads, showcasing his skills and contributing to England's victories in various matches and tournaments.

𝙈𝙊𝙎𝙏 𝙄𝙈𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝘼𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙎🏆:

• Debut for Birmingham under-18s at the age of 15.

• Debut for Birmingham under-23s at the age of 15.

• Debut for Birmingham first team at the age of 16.

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𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮🔎:

He showcases versatility as a midfielder, adept in various roles like a box-to-box midfielder, and advanced playmaker.

• Excelling in ball-carrying and exploiting spaces, he is skilled at advancing into the opposition half.

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𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮🔎:

His style involves dropping deep to collect the ball during build-up.

• Quick decision-making in tight spaces is a notable trait, reflecting his ability to play under pressure.

𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙥 🗺️:
(via:@SofascoreINT )

• His heat map reveals a preference for positioning in the half spaces, where he engages in pass combinations and poses a different threat by driving forward from this area.

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𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙨✅:

• His attacking prowess shines through his exceptional dribbling skills, excelling in 1v1 situations by using pace or quick one-touch passing to outmaneuver opponents.

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𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙨✅:

• Smart ball retention through drag backs and receiving the ball under pressure with ease.

• Exceptional game awareness and timing, set him apart, along with his ability to dictate tempo and inject dynamism into play.

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𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙨✅:

• Proficient in long-distance ball-carrying and short passing, he thrives in quick combinations, drawing fouls with his speed and strong body, showcasing his value on the field.

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𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚❓:

• To enhance his performance, he should work on refining his decision-making regarding positioning on the pitch and choosing when to cross or pass the ball to teammates.

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𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚❓:

• Additionally, focusing on increasing the consistency and precision of his crosses, as he doesn't frequently opt to cross, would be beneficial for his overall game.

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𝘿𝙀𝙁𝙀𝙉𝙎𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝘼𝘽𝙄𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙔 🛡️:

Despite his attacking prowess, he's fully committed to defending and puts in the effort to win back possession.

• Moreover, he effectively applies pressure when his team presses high, disrupting opponents' play.

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𝘿𝙀𝙁𝙀𝙉𝙎𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝘼𝘽𝙄𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙔 🛡️:

• In terms of fouls, he needs to be more cautious to avoid committing too many fouls and consider his positioning on the pitch before deciding to foul.

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𝙏𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙇♟️:

Tactically, his versatility is highly valuable to coaches.

• He can operate effectively in various attacking positions, even adapting to the role of a striker despite being a CAM.

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𝙏𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙇♟️:

• His diverse skill set allows him to excel in different positions across various formations, showcasing his adaptability and strategic understanding of the game.

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𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙇 🧠:

His mental strength is exceptional, setting him apart from others.

• Jobe's ability in interception metrics and anticipation truly highlight his strengths.

• He plays with courage, fearlessly approaching the game.

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𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙇 🧠:

Moreover, his determination and off-ball movements are praiseworthy.

• His outstanding work rate and maturity demonstrate his excellent mentality.

In defense, he shows a high level of aggression.

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𝙋𝙃𝙔𝙎𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙇 🪨:

Standing tall at 188cms gives him a good advantage in strength and using his body effectively against opponents.

• His physicality is top-notch for his age, evident in his consistent performances in a highly physical league.

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𝙋𝙃𝙔𝙎𝙄𝘾𝘼𝙇 🪨:

• He is a fit player with excellent stamina.

Additionally, his ability to jump high and pose a threat with headers adds another dimension to his game.

𝘽𝙀𝙎𝙏 𝙎𝙐𝙄𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝘼𝙎🧮:

CAM in a 4-1-4-1 formation.

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣:

In conclusion, Jobe Bellingham would be an excellent fit for Borussia Dortmund.

• BVB fans appreciate players who give their all for the shirt, and Jobe embodies that spirit while also possessing impressive technical abilities.

• His standout performances in the championship this season make a move to Borussia Dortmund the right choice for both him and the club.

End of this thread. 🛑🧵

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