Quick Info
| Profession | Former footballer and police sergeant |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 07/03/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Mark Bellingham
01/11/2026
Mark Bellingham made his England Veterans Over-50s debut in a 13-1 win over the Republic of Ireland. He scored seven goals in the match, having come out of retirement from playing in 2019.
30/10/2026
Mark Bellingham was named in the England Veterans Over-50s squad to face the Republic of Ireland, becoming the third member of the Bellingham family to represent England after his sons Jude and Jobe. The former non-league striker, who scored more than 700 goals during his career, was called up at the age of 50. The match was scheduled for Sunday 1 November 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | English former footballer and former police sergeant, best known as the father of footballer Jude Bellingham. |
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| Known for | Prolific non-league striker with more than 700 career goals |
| Notable recent milestone | Earned his first England Veterans Over-50s call-up in 2026 and scored seven goals on debut |
Personal Life
| Residence | Relocated to the West Midlands with his family |
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| Supports | Southend United |
Relationships & More
| Former spouse | Denise Bellingham |
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Family
| Spouse | Denise Bellingham (former wife) |
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| Children |
Career
| Football | Non-league striker who played in the lower tiers of English football. His non-league career spanned about 17 years and 22 clubs, including Cheltenham Town, Newport County, Leamington, and Bromsgrove Sporting, before he retired in 2019. |
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| Police service | Served over 20 years with West Midlands Police, rising to the rank of sergeant, and retired in 2022 |
| Management | Later managed his sons' football careers alongside his wife Denise, including Jude's moves to Real Madrid and Jobe's moves to Dortmund and Sunderland |
| International | Selected for the England Veterans Over-50s squad in 2026 and scored seven goals on his debut in a 13-1 win over the Republic of Ireland |
Favourites
| Football club | Southend United |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Raised two sons, Jude and Jobe, in the West Midlands, near Birmingham | |
| 2. His father was a French teacher at Southend High School for Boys during the 1980s | |
| 3. Took his eldest son Jude to Roots Hall for his first live matches as a Southend United supporter | |
| 4. Helped set up Stourbridge Juniors, which became Jude's first club |
