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Jude Bellingham Undergoes Successful Shoulder Surgery, Faces 10–12-Week Layoff

He has begun rehabilitation after arthroscopic repair to his recurrent dislocation, which will rule him out of early season fixtures for club and country.

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Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group H - RB Salzburg v Real Madrid - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 26, 2025 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham applauds fans after being substituted REUTERS/Lee Smith/File Photo

Overview

  • On July 15, the 22-year-old underwent arthroscopic surgery in London to address his recurring left shoulder dislocation.
  • The procedure was performed by Drs. Manuel Leyes and Andrew Wallace under the supervision of Real Madrid Medical Services.
  • Post-operative protocol includes at least one month of immobilization followed by phased recovery over a total of 10 to 12 weeks, aiming for a mid-October return.
  • Bellingham will miss Real Madrid’s LaLiga opener, the first two Champions League group matches and England’s September World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.
  • He managed the injury with a protective brace since dislocating it in November 2023 and deferred surgery until after completing Club World Cup duties.