Jude Soonsup-Bell

Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell was born on January 10, 2004, in Chippenham, England. His early football career began at local club Calne Town before he joined Swindon Town. He then moved to Chelsea’s academy at under-13 level, where he transitioned from a midfielder to a forward. This position change proved successful, leading to a prolific period where he was recognized as one of Chelsea’s promising young talents. Notably, he scored four goals in an 8–1 FA Youth Cup victory over Barnsley, a feat not achieved by a Chelsea player in the competition since 1961.

Soonsup-Bell signed his first professional contract with Chelsea in January 2021 and made his senior debut for the club later that year, on December 22, 2021, in an EFL Cup match against Brentford. After his time at Chelsea, he joined Tottenham Hotspur on January 30, 2023, primarily playing for their U21 team, where he contributed to their Premier League 2 title win in the 2023–24 season. His career then led him to Spain, where he joined Segunda División club Córdoba CF on August 22, 2024. During his tenure in Spain, he was loaned to Atlético Sanluqueño in the third tier in February 2025, where he scored his first senior goal. On August 11, 2025, Soonsup-Bell returned to England, signing a one-year deal with Grimsby Town, with an option for an additional year.

Throughout his development, Soonsup-Bell has also represented England internationally at various youth levels, from Under-15 to Under-19. He holds the record as the second-highest goal-scorer for the England U16s, with six goals in seven appearances, only behind Jadon Sancho. His career trajectory demonstrates a consistent progression through respected football academies and involvement in senior team opportunities across different leagues.