Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham surprised everyone by showing off the scar left by his shoulder surgery while recovering in Jamaica. He will be out for the start of the 2025-26 season.

Jude Bellingham reveals scar from shoulder surgery as he recovers in Jamaica

Jude Bellingham is undergoing rehabilitation after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder, an injury he had been carrying since November 2023. The Real Madrid midfielder was recently photographed during his vacation in Jamaica, revealing the scar left by the operation.
The image was shared by some fans who encountered the player, showing him looking relaxed, wearing a sleeveless shirt and with a clear vertical mark on his shoulder, evidence of the procedure he underwent on July 18.

An injury that had been a long time coming

Bellingham dislocated his shoulder in a match against Rayo Vallecano in his first season with Real Madrid. Since then, he had been playing with constant pain and wearing a special bandage both for his club and the English national team. Finally, after competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, he decided to undergo surgery.

When will he be back?

It is estimated that the rehabilitation process will take between three and four months, meaning he will not be available to Xabi Alonso at the start of the 2025-26 season. His return could come around November or December, depending on his progress.
The image of his scar has caused a stir among fans, who now better understand why the Englishman's performance dropped off in the final stretch of last season. Despite this, Bellingham remains focused on his recovery, with his sights set on returning stronger than ever.