Oliver McBurnie

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Oliver McBurnie
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-06-04) 4 June 1996
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1]
Playing positionStriker
Club information
Current clubBradford City
Number27
Youth career
Bradford City
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2013–Bradford City7(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:13, 2 February 2014 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Oliver McBurnie (born 4 June 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays for Bradford City as a striker.

Career

McBurnie played youth football for Bradford City, but played for Manchester United in the 2013 Milk Cup.[1]

McBurnie was given a three-year professional contract by the club on 23 August 2013.[2][3]

In September 2013, McBurnie was called up for a traning camp by the Scotland under-19 national team.[4]

In November 2013, Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson stated that he was considering involving McBurnie with the club's first team squad.[5] He made his professional debut on 9 November 2013, in the FA Cup, appearing as a substitute.[6] He later spoke about his desire for further first-team action,[7] and made his first senior start in December 2013.[8]

Career statistics

As of 2 February 2014.[9]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bradford City 2013–14 7010000080
Career total 7010000080

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Simon Parker (10 August 2013). "‘Starstruck’ Bradford City youth team striker Oliver McBurnie is Manchester United's golden boy". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 24 August 2013. 
  2. Simon Parker (23 August 2013). "In-form Oliver McBurnie given three-year deal at Bradford City". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 24 August 2013. 
  3. "McBurnie signs pro deal". Bradford City A.F.C. 23 August 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2013. 
  4. "McBurnie picked for Scotland training". Bradford City A.F.C. 27 August 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013. 
  5. "Boss looking to get McBurnie involved". Bradford City A.F.C. 4 November 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2013. 
  6. "Rotherham 3 – 0 Bradford". BBC Sport. 9 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2013. 
  7. Ross Heppenstall (11 November 2013). "Teenage hot-shot Oliver begs for more after Bradford City debut". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 11 November 2013. 
  8. Simon Parker (4 February 2014). "Rookie Bantams striker Oliver McBurnie enjoying whirlwind ride as he reveals confidence growing with every game". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 4 February 2014. 
  9. Oliver McBurnie career stats at Soccerbase


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