Englandโs 2026 World Cup campaign is in full swing, with players like Jude Bellingham heading to America to try to bring football home. And while we tuned in from the start hoping to see some stellar action, weโre also big fans of the opportunity to get a little insight into the playersโ personal lives, including their wives and girlfriends.
Jude Bellingham, 22, who plays for Real Madrid in La Liga at club level, is one of the countryโs brightest stars this season and is dating Ashlyn Castro. But who exactly is she? Hereโs 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 and six years older than Jude, who is 22 (though he turns 23 on June 29).
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Where is Ashlyn Castro from?
She was born in California, USA, so this World Cup was ideal for her.
What is Ashlyn Castroโs occupation?
She is an influencer, model and content creator with 675k followers on Instagram. Her bio reads like a green heart, and her grid showcases partnerships with brands like Clarins, plenty of selfies and outfit photos from tropical locations, as well as beauty and lifestyle content.
How did Jude Bellingham and Ashlyn Castro meet?
The couple is very secretive about their relationship, so neither of them has ever publicly shared how they met. However, they are believed to have met 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 chatting on Instagram back in November 2024.
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Since then, the couple have been photographed together several times, including after Croatiaโs game in Dallas on June 17, and at the opening of Spanish tennis in April.
Who is Ashlyn Castroโs famous ex-boyfriend?
Ashlyn has been linked to none other than Academy Award-winning actor Michael B. Jordan. Sinners. According to Fashion Times, the couple was photographed together โin late 2017, after she was seen with him at a private event in Los Angeles, where photos showed her sitting on his lap.โ
Neither Michael nor Ashlyn ever confirmed these rumors, so it could very well just be rumors. There does seem to be a video of them together on Instagram, but it could just be friends or strangers having a one-night stand.
The Sun also linked her to 23-year-old basketball player LaMelo Ball.
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 โtotally in loveโ, however she confirmed she was single shortly after.
Back in 2023, he was believed to be dating model Asantewa Chitty, while he was previously linked to American TikTok creator Azra Mian.
Now all we need is a few more PDA moments, you two please!