England’s World Cup 2026 campaign is well underway, with standout players like Jude Bellingham capturing fans’ attention…as well as their romantic interest. After he helped secure the victory over Norway to get England into the semifinals, you might be wondering whether Jude Bellingham is single…and the answer is unfortunately no.
The 23-year-old breakout star (who plays for La Liga’s Real Madrid at a club level) is currently dating Ashlyn Castro…but who exactly is she? Here’s what you need to know about her career, background, age, famous ex-boyfriend, and more.
How old is Ashlyn Castro?
Ashlyn was born on December 17, 1997, making her 28 years old (as well as five and a half years older than Jude, who just turned 23 at the end of June).
Where is Ashlyn Castro from?
She was born in California, making this the perfect World Cup for her.
What is Ashlyn Castro’s job?
She’s an influencer, model, and content creator with over 700k followers on Instagram. Her bio simply reads as a green heart, and her grid shows off brand partnerships with the likes of Clarins, lots of selfies and outfit pictures from tropical locations, as well as beauty and lifestyle content.
How did Jude Bellingham and Ashlyn Castro meet?
The pair is very private about their relationship, and so neither of them have ever publicly spoken out to reveal how they met. It’s thought, though, that they matched on celebrity dating app Raya in late 2024, and she was later seen hanging out with his parents at a Real Madrid game in early 2025. They were spotted interacting on Instagram as early as November 2024.
Since then, the pair has been photographed together a number of times, including after the Croatia game in Dallas on June 17, and also at the Spanish tennis open back in April.
Who is Ashlyn Castro’s famous ex-boyfriend?
Ashlyn was linked to none other than Academy Award–winning actor Michael B. Jordan from Sinners. According to Fashion Times, the pair were photographed together in “late 2017, after she was seen with him at a private event in Los Angeles, where photographs showed her sitting on his lap.”
Neither Michael nor Ashlyn ever confirmed the rumors, so they could easily be just that: rumors. There does appear to be a video of them together circulating on Instagram, but it could just as easily be as friends or strangers who met for one night out.
The Sun has also linked her to NBA player LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets.
Who else has Jude Bellingham dated?
According to The Sun, Jude was reportedly dating model Laura Celia Valk back in April 2024 and was said to be “completely smitten”—but she confirmed she was single shortly afterward.
Before that in 2023, he was thought to be dating model Asantewa Chitty, and he was also previously linked to TikTok creator Azra Mian.
