The time came for Jude Bellingham to finally undergo surgery for his dislocated shoulder, leaving Real Madrid without their No. 10 for months.
Back in Nov. 2023, Bellingham suffered a shoulder injury in Real Madrid’s goalless draw with Rayo Vallecano. Instead of going under the knife and missing major time in his debut season in a white shirt, the England international played through the pain, helping Los Blancos win La Liga and the Champions League.
Bellingham once again opted against surgery at the end of the 2023–24 season, electing instead to represent England in the Three Lions’ run to the Euro 2024 final. Then, the 2024–25 season started, and the midfielder was once again playing a packed match calendar, all while wearing a shoulder brace to manage his ongoing problem.
Following the end of the FIFA Club World Cup, Bellingham underwent surgery to permanently fix his lingering shoulder injury.
Here’s the latest on Bellingham’s progress.






