What Fans Are Saying About Jobe Bellingham After His Play-Off Final Performance
Jude Bellingham is currently one of football’s biggest stars, rising to prominence at Borussia Dortmund before achieving even greater success with Real Madrid. His debut season in Spain saw him secure both the La Liga and Champions League titles.
Meanwhile, his younger brother, Jobe Bellingham, has been making steady progress in England. Like Jude, Jobe started his career at Birmingham City before joining Sunderland in 2023. Since then, he has become a crucial player for the Championship side and has attracted attention from top clubs such as Manchester United and Crystal Palace ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window.
Jobe played a key role in Sunderland’s promotion campaign, featuring 40 times in the league. He started in the semi-final win over Coventry and once again in the final at Wembley, where the Black Cats faced Sheffield United.
Jobe Impresses As Sunderland Clinch Promotion
In the final, Sheffield United took the lead in the 25th minute through Tyrese Campbell. Sunderland equalised in the 76th minute via Eliezer Mayenda, and Tom Watson netted the decisive goal in stoppage time, sealing a dramatic promotion to the Premier League.
Bellingham, aged 19, stood out throughout the match. Playing the full 90 minutes, he completed 50 of his 55 passes, including a key pass, and was heavily involved with 66 touches — more than all but five players on the pitch. He also won six of his 11 duels and registered a tackle. Only Daniel Ballard earned a higher SofaScore rating among Sunderland players.
Fans Praise Jobe’s Performance
Supporters were quick to shower praise on Bellingham. One said, “Jobe Bellingham! What a midfielder.” Another added, “He improves every time I watch him.” Additional fans described him as a “baller” and a “generational talent.”
Even rival fans chimed in with admiration. A Manchester United supporter called for the club to sign him, while a Liverpool fan noted, “Jobe Bellingham is class. I’d 100% take him at Liverpool.”
As Jobe prepares for a likely debut season in the Premier League — whether at Sunderland or another club — fans and pundits alike are eager to see how he performs at the highest level.
Stats provided by SofaScore.
