The 18-year-old has impressed at Sunderland since his move from Birmingham
The 20-year-old scored 17 goals in just 21 games for Los Blancos in the first half of the season.
But he was not the only member of the Bellingham family to switch clubs this summer.
Younger brother Jobe, who is only 18, also left his elder sibling’s first team Birmingham City to join Championship rivals Sunderland.
And he has been impressing his new supporters himself with a series of fine displays for the Black Cats.
But some fans have been left perplexed as to why Jobe does NOT have his surname on the back of his shirt like Jude.
Instead, the midfielder has opted to have his forename above his No7 instead.
One supporter previously asked online: “He doesn’t use his surname on his shirt?”
However, ex-Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray - who was sacked on December 4 - revealed the reason behind his new star’s decision earlier this season.
He explained: “I think he’s trying to create his own identity.
“He doesn’t want to live off the back of his brother’s name; he wants to be the footballer that he is and show people what he can do.
“He’s an absolute diamond.
“He just loves football and wants to get better. He tests the coaches every day. He’s got a real growth mindset.
“Where he can be in five years’ time, I’m not sure, but I’m really pleased with him. His greatest asset is that he wants to learn.”
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