Jude Bellingham has expanded his off-field interests by investing in professional cricket.
The Real Madrid and England midfielder has acquired a 1% stake in Birmingham Phoenix, a franchise in The Hundred competition.
The move marks his entry into sports ownership outside football.
Birmingham Phoenix is based in the city where Bellingham began his football career at Birmingham City.
His investment reflects a continued personal link to his hometown despite his global football career.
The Hundred is a short-format cricket competition organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
It features both men’s and women’s teams and is designed to attract younger and international audiences.
Bellingham’s stake is believed to be symbolic but also part of a broader trend of athletes investing in sports franchises.
The 21-year-old has become one of the most commercially valuable young footballers in the world.
His profile has grown significantly since his move to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund.
Sports investments involving footballers, musicians, and entrepreneurs have increased in recent years.
Cricket franchises in The Hundred have attracted attention from global investors seeking entry into emerging sports markets.
Bellingham’s involvement is expected to raise the profile of Birmingham Phoenix beyond cricket audiences.
The development further highlights the growing connection between football stars and cricket business ventures.
