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Who is Jean-Ricner Bellegarde? Meet the Wolves midfielder who used to play alongside a Real Madrid star

Wolves midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde is loving life under Vitor Pereira after a difficult start to his Molineux career.

Pereira is getting the best out of Bellegarde, with the 2023 signing now thriving and high on confidence playing in attacking midfield.

Amid Bellegarde’s rise in the Wolves squad, Molineux News can share everything you need to know about the versatile star. 

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Who is Jean-Ricner Bellegarde?

Bellegarde is a French footballer who plays for Wolves.

The versatile midfielder represented RC Lens and Strasbourg before signing for Wolves in 2023.

Where and when was Jean-Ricner Bellegarde born?

Bellegarde was born June 27th 1998 in Colombes, France.

How tall is Jean-Ricner Bellegarde?

Bellegarde stands at 5’ 6” tall.

What is Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s best position?

Bellegarde has featured as a central midfielder most prominently in his career however, it’s difficult to tie the 26-year-old down to one position.

The Frenchman is also capable of playing attacking roles in the wide areas and centrally, as well as being called into action in defensive midfield.

What shirt number does Jean-Ricner Bellegarde wear at Wolves?

Bellegarde wears the number 27 shirt at Wolves.

At previous clubs during his career, he’s worn the numbers 17, four, six, eight, ten, 11 and 33.

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How much did Wolves pay for Jean-Ricner Bellegarde?

Wolves paid £12.8m to sign Bellegarde on deadline day of the 2023 summer transfer window.

Bellegarde was signed by Gary O’Neil.

How much does Jean-Ricner Bellegarde earn at Wolves?

Bellegarde earns £35k-a-week at Wolves, as per data provided by Capology.

Bellegarde’s annual salary is £1.8m.

How well has Jean-Ricner Bellegarde done for France?

Bellegarde has yet to earn a cap at senior international level however, the midfielder has featured for France U21.

The Wolves star earned three caps for France U21, where he played alongside Real Madrid superstar Eduardo Camavinga in midfield.

What is Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s social media?

Bellegarde has two confirmed social media accounts.

X: @Bellegarde_Jr

Instagram: @bellegardejr

Does Jean-Ricner Bellegarde have a girlfriend?

Bellegarde announced his marriage on Instagram in 2021 however, his wife’s name is unknown.