Jude Soonsup-Bell
Thai footballer (born 2004)
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Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell (Thai: จู๊ด ซุ่นทรัพย์-เบลล์; born 10 January 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Thai League 1 club Port. Born in England, he plays for the Thailand national team.[4][5]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 January 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Chippenham, England[2] | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) [3] | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Port | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Calne Town | |||
| Swindon Town | |||
| 2016–2021 | Chelsea | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Chelsea | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Córdoba | 7 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Sanluqueño (loan) | 13 | (1) |
| 2025–2026 | Grimsby Town | 24 | (1) |
| 2026– | Port | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019 | England U15 | 4 | (1) |
| 2019–2020 | England U16 | 7 | (6) |
| 2021 | England U18 | 5 | (2) |
| 2021 | England U19 | 2 | (1) |
| 2025– | Thailand | 6 | (2) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:52, 28 July 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 14:37, 9 June 2026 (UTC) | |||
Early life
Born in Chippenham, Soonsup-Bell started his career at local side Calne Town, before joining Swindon Town.[6][7] He moved to Chelsea at under-13 level.[8]
Club career
Chelsea
Initially a midfielder, Soonsup-Bell was converted into a forward in the Chelsea academy.[8] This change was beneficial for both Chelsea and Soonsup-Bell, as he progressed into a prolific striker, notably scoring four goals in an 8–1 FA Youth Cup win over Barnsley - the first Chelsea player to score four goals in this competition since Roger Bill in 1961.[9]
At the age of 16, he was playing regularly for Chelsea's under-23 squad, and was seen as one of Chelsea's best young players.[10][11][12] He signed his first professional contract in January 2021, having trained with the first team in preparation for their FA Cup third round tie with Morecambe.[7][13]
Soonsup-Bell made his Chelsea debut on 22 December 2021 in the quarterfinals of the EFL Cup, starting in a 2–0 win against Brentford.[14]
Tottenham Hotspur
On 30 January 2023, it was confirmed that Soonsup-Bell had signed a contract with Tottenham Hotspur.[15]
Córdoba
On 22 August 2024, following a successful season in Premier League 2, Soonsup-Bell joined Segunda División club Córdoba.[16] On 30 October, he scored his first senior goal, his only goal for the club, in a Copa del Rey tie against fourth tier side UE Olot. The match finished 1-1, and Córdoba went on to lose the penalty shootout 4-3 following misses from forwards Ander Yoldi and Antonio Casas.[17]
On 3 February 2025, Soonsup-Bell was loaned to Atlético Sanluqueño in the third tier until the end of the season.[18] On 30 March, he scored his first goal for the club, his only goal in Spanish league football, in a 4–2 victory over Antequera CF.[19] On 25 July, he terminated his contract with Córdoba.[20]
Grimsby Town
On 11 August 2025, Soonsup-Bell joined Grimsby Town on a one-year deal, with an option for a further year.[21] He scored his only goal for the club in a 3-1 victory over Salford City.[22] After making 24 League and 5 Cup appearances, he was released at the conclusion of the 2025–26 season.[23]
Port
On 26 July 2026, Soonsup-Bell joined Thai League 1 club Port on a four-year deal.[24]
International career
Soonsup-Bell is of Thai and English descent through his mother, and English and Irish descent through his father. He has played for England at under-15, under-16, under-18 and under-19 level.[2][7] He is the second highest goal-scorer for the England U16s, behind Jadon Sancho, with six goals in seven appearances.[9]
In November 2025, Soonsup-Bell officially accepted a call-up to the Thailand national team.[25] On 6 November 2025, his request to switch international allegiance to Thailand was approved by FIFA.[26] Soonsup-Bell made his debut for Thailand in a friendly match against Singapore on 13 November 2025, in which he missed a penalty at the end of the game.[27]
Soonsup-Bell scored his first international goals with a brace on 18 November against Sri Lanka during the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification at the Colombo Racecourse.[citation needed]
Soonsup-Bell is of Thai descent through his mother. His maternal family has a long history of public service in Thailand; he is the grandson of Roongsak Soonsup and the great-grandson of Lieutenant Boonluen Soonsup (Thai: เรือเอก บุญเลื่อน ซุ่นทรัพย์), a former Director-General of the Marine Department.[citation needed] The "Boonluen Soonsup Building" (Thai: อาคารบุญเลื่อน ซุ่นทรัพย์) was dedicated in his great-grandfather's honour to recognise his contributions to the department.[citation needed] Additionally, his grandfather's younger brother, Pol. Lt. Gen. Rungrit Soonsup, served as Assistant Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police.[citation needed]
Career statistics
- As of match played 2 May 2026[28]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chelsea U21 | 2021–22 | — | — | — | 3[c] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2022–23 | — | — | — | 2[c] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Chelsea | 2021–22 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2022–23 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Córdoba | 2024–25 | Segunda División | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | |
| Atlético Sanluqueño (loan) | 2024–25 | Primera Federación | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
| Grimsby Town | 2025–26 | EFL League Two | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Career total | 44 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 56 | 3 | ||
- Includes Copa del Rey, FA Cup
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 18 November 2025 | Colombo Racecourse, Colombo, Sri Lanka |  Sri Lanka | 2–0 | 4–0 | 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
| 2. | 4–0 | |||||