Overview

• Jobe Bellingham acknowledged early worries about living up to his brother’s success but said Dortmund’s support has kept him focused on his own journey.
• He deliberately wears only his first name on the back of his shirt to foster an independent identity within the squad.
• Rejecting off-field celebrity status, the 19-year-old midfielder says he intends to function as a "machine" on the pitch through relentless performance.
• The presence of seasoned figures like mentor Pascal Groß and coach Niko Kovač’s structured training were decisive factors in his pre-season integration.
• Since joining from AFC Sunderland in June for an initial €30 million plus bonuses, Bellingham has set his sights on contributing to Dortmund’s title ambitions.