“I Don’t Feel Mature Because I Can’t Cook Or Drive. I Rely On My Friends And Family To Help Me With Stuff” — 23-Year-Old Footballer Jude Bellingham Says
England international and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has revealed that despite his success in football, he struggles with some basic everyday skills, admitting that he does not know how to cook or drive.
The 23-year-old made the revelation during an interview with British Vogue published on November 10, 2026, where he spoke about how his demanding football career has left him with little time to learn essential life skills.
“There’s loads of things I don’t know how to do. I can’t cook, I can’t drive. I’m good at what I do, but everything else? Not that great. I rely on my friends, my family to help me do stuff — chef, cleaner, mum, whoever else. That’s where I’m at,” Bellingham said.
He explained that his commitment to football, which requires him to work hard every day, has made him neglect learning some basic things outside the sport.
“I work hard every day and all day, and then when I get home, I’ve probably neglected learning how to do some of the more basic things,” he added.
Bellingham also admitted that although he feels mature in football because he has played nearly 400 matches, he does not consider himself equally mature when it comes to everyday life.
“I feel mature in a football context because I’ve played nearly 400 games. But in a life context I don’t feel that mature now, to be honest,” he said.
The midfielder, however, expressed confidence that he would eventually find the time to learn those skills, adding that there would be a time and place for them.
