Personal Life
Bellamy was raised in Menai Way, Trowbridge, Cardiff, where his family still live today. He attended Baden Powell Primary School, Trowbridge Junior School and Rumney High School. He played football at a junior level for Caer Castell FC, where his father was manager. He was said to have been a keen Liverpool supporter in his youth, alongside his hometown club, Cardiff City.
Bellamy married his teenage sweetheart Claire Jansen in June 2006 at St Bride's Church in the village of St Bride's-super-Ely, near Cardiff. The couple have three children, sons Ellis, who is currently a member of the youth development system at Cardiff City, and Cameron and daughter Lexie. Prior to his move to Cardiff City, Bellamy lived in Manchester for most of the week, while his wife and children lived in the family home in Peterston-super-Ely.
In March 2012 Ellis Bellamy was selected for the Wales Under 16 squad.
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