JUDE BELLINGHAM is well known for his skills on the football pitch but one move in particular has captured the attention of his supporters.
The sportsman, who signed with Real Madrid for £115million in June 2023, has found himself at the centre of an online trend thanks to his legendary celebration.
Jude Bellingham has become famous for his goal-scoring celebrationDiego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images
What is Jude Bellingham’s celebration?
Midfielder Bellingham has become known for his iconic celebration on the football pitch.
His trademark move sees him standing with his arms wide open, beckoning for the crowd to cheer him on.
In late 2023 a trend emerged that saw videos posted online in tribute to Bellingham’s celebration.
On social media, hundreds of clips of people – and even some animals – imitating his gesture have been posted.
One in particular that sent fans into a frenzy was a clip of tennis player Novak Djokovic seemingly imitating Bellingham’s move.
The Wimbledon winner performed the celebration in Paris, France, in November 2023 after his win against Holger Rune at the Paris Masters.
When does Jude Bellingham perform his celebration?
Bellingham can be seen performing his celebration after scoring a goal.
The star has had plenty of opportunities to celebrate and, as of November 2023, Bellingham had scored 13 goals for Real Madrid in as many games.
The England player, who played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, made his official debut for Real Madrid in August 2023 and scored a goal to help his team bag a 2–0 win over Athletic Bilbao.
Before his transfer to Madrid, for a record-breaking fee, Bellingham played for Birmingham City and Borussia Dortmund.
What has Jude Bellingham said about his celebration?
Bellingham has commented on the furore surrounding his special goal celebration.
The football star was quizzed on the origins of his trademark move but it doesn’t appear to have any hidden or deeper meaning.
Speaking to RMTV, Bellingham said: “The truth is that I don’t know exactly where it comes from.
“I started doing it in Birmingham and from there I have continued it but there is no reason.”
He added that he appreciates the support and people imitating the now-iconic gesture, especially the younger fans, saying: “It is a pride that children imitate me.”
While Bellingham admits to not knowing where the celebration came from, fans on social media have offered their theories.
Some believe he may have picked up the move from Lionel Messi or Wayne Rooney, while others have credited former Arsenal star Tony Adams as being the inspiration.