Oliver Burke

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Oliver Burke

Burke in Nottingham Forest kit, 2016
Personal information
Full name Oliver Jasen Burke[1]
Date of birth (1997-04-07) 7 April 1997[2]
Place of birth Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position Right winger
Club information
Current team
 RB Leipzig
Number 19
Youth career
2004–2005 Mowbray Rangers
2005–2014 Nottingham Forest
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 Nottingham Forest 25 (6)
2015 → Bradford City (loan) 2 (0)
2016– RB Leipzig 10 (1)
National team‡
2015–2016 Scotland U19 6 (1)
2016– Scotland 4 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 November 2016.

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21:42, 10 September 2016 (UTC)

Oliver Jasen Burke (born 7 April 1997) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Scotland national team.

He came through the academy at Nottingham Forest, signing a professional contract in September 2014 and making his debut the following February. In August 2016, Burke signed for the Bundesliga's RB Leipzig for a reported fee of £13 million, making him the most expensive Scottish footballer of all time.

Club career

Nottingham Forest

Burke was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, but grew up in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire,[3] where he joined local club Mowbray Rangers aged eight.[4] After one season at the club, he was scouted to join Nottingham Forest's Academy where he progressed for the next nine years.[5] Burke signed his first professional contract with Nottingham Forest on 19 September 2014,[6] before making his professional debut as an 87th-minute substitute during a 3–1 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur on 24 September.[7] He made his league debut on 14 February 2015 as a 64th-minute substitute in a 4–4 draw away to Blackpool.[8]

Burke was sent on a month-long loan to League One club Bradford City on 24 February.[9][10] He made his debut for them on the same day, playing for 75 minutes in a 2–1 loss away to Swindon Town.[11] Burke made another start on 28 February in a 2–0 loss against Peterborough United[12] and appeared twice as an unused susbtitute before returning to his parent club.[13] After his loan spell at Bradford City came to an end, Burke signed a three-year contract with Forest.[14]

Ahead of the 2015–16 season, Burke signed another three-year contract with the club on 29 July.[15] Burke played for the club's reserves until December when he was called up to the first team by manager Dougie Freedman, who Burke considered his mentor.[16] On 29 December, Burke scored his first goal for Forest from a curling shot hit with the outside of his right foot against Cardiff City. His goal opened the scoring at the Cardiff City Stadium nine minutes into the game, which ended 1–1.[17] Burke scored his second goal for the club on 16 January 2016 in a 3–0 win over Bolton Wanderers.[18] His performance once again earned a contract extension on a four-year deal on 29 February.[19] Burke ended the 2015–16 season having made twenty-one appearances in all competitions and scoring twice.

Ahead of the 2016–17 season Burke made an impression in the pre-season friendlies, scoring three times in six matches.[20] Under the new management of Philippe Montanier, Burke scored in the opening game of the season, a 4–3 win over Burton Albion,[21] and scored a brace two weeks later against Wigan Athletic.[22] Burke scored on his final appearance for Forest on 27 August, a 3–1 defeat of Leeds United.[23] Burke's early season form and performances attracted the interest of leading European and Premier League clubs, such as Bayern Munich,[24] Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal,[25] Manchester United,[26] Sunderland and Liverpool.[27] However, Montanier dismissed suggestions of Burke leaving Forest.[28]

In a move that caused outrage among Forest supporters, who criticised the club's owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi, Burke was sold to German club RB Leipzig for a reported fee of £13,000,000 on the 28 August.[29]

RB Leipzig

On 28 August 2016, Burke joined newly promoted Bundesliga club RB Leipzig on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[30] The deal was reported by BBC Sport to be worth around £13 million, which set a new record for a transfer involving a Scottish player.[31]

On his debut for Leipzig, a home Bundesliga game against Borussia Dortmund on 10 September, Burke came on after 69 minutes in place of Yussuf Poulsen and provided an assist for Naby Keïta to score the only goal.[32] Fifteen days later he opened the scoring in a 1–1 draw at 1. FC Köln, becoming the first Scot to score in Germany's top flight since Brian O'Neil for VfL Wolfsburg in November 1999.[33]

International career

Though Burke was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, he was also eligible to play for England having been brought up in the nation from a young age, but opted to play for his country of birth.[34][35] He was first called up by Scotland U19 and scored on his debut for the team, a 3–1 win against Mexico U18, on 6 October 2015. He went on to make six appearance for the side.[36]

Burke received his first call-up to the senior Scotland squad on 10 March 2016 for their friendly match against Denmark.[37] He made his debut as an 82nd-minute substitute for goalscorer Matt Ritchie in the 1–0 win at Hampden Park 19 days later.[38]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 25 November 2016
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Nottingham Forest 2014–15[39] Championship 200010—30
2015–16[40] Championship 1822010—212
2016–17[41] Championship 54—20—74
Total 2562040—316
Bradford City (loan) 2014–15[39] League One 20———20
RB Leipzig 2016–17[42] Bundesliga 10100——101
Career total 377204000437

International

As of match played 4 September 2016[43]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Scotland 201640
Total40

References

  1. ↑ "THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE LIMITED CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS AS AT 16TH MAY 2015" (PDF). The Football League. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "Profile". 11v11. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "Record breaking Oliver Burke reflects on manic few days". Scottish FA. 30 August 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  4. ↑ "OTPN INTERVIEW – Oliver Burke – Nottingham Forest". Off the Post News.
  5. ↑ "Scout Report: Oliver Burke – Nottingham Forest's Ace in the Hole". Outside of the Boot. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  6. ↑ "Melton footballer Ollie makes Nottingham Forest debut at Spurs". The Melton Times. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  7. ↑ "Tottenham 3–1 Nottm Forest". BBC Sport. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 25 September 2014.
  8. ↑ "Blackpool 4–4 Nott'm Forest". BBC Sport. 14 February 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  9. ↑ "Nottingham Forest starlet joining Bantams on loan". Telegraph and Argus. 23 February 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  10. ↑ "Bantams loan move for Burke". Nottingham Forest F.C. 24 February 2015. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  11. ↑ "Swindon Town 2 – 1 Bradford City". BBC Sport. 24 February 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  12. ↑ "Peterborough United 2 – 0 Bradford City". BBC Sport. 28 February 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  13. ↑ "City secure McMahon loan move". Bradford City A.F.C. 26 March 2015. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  14. ↑ "Oliver Burke signs new Nottingham Forest contract". Sky Sports. 29 March 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  15. ↑ "New deal for Burke". Nottingham Forest F.C. 29 July 2015. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  16. ↑ "Oliver Burke: Just because I was born in Kirkcaldy doesn't mean I can't dream about being next Bale". The Scottish Sun. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  17. ↑ "Cardiff City 1–1 Nottingham Forest". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
  18. ↑ "Nottingham Forest 3 – 0 Bolton Wanderers". BBC Sport. 16 January 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  19. ↑ "Burke signs new deal". Nottingham Forest F.C. 29 February 2016. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  20. ↑ "Who could be Nottingham Forest's Next Oliver Burke?". Nottingham Post. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  21. ↑ "Nottingham Forest 4–3 Burton: Britt Assombalonga strike settles thriller". Sky Sports. 6 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  22. ↑ "Thomas Lam clinches dramatic 4–3 win for Nottingham Forest over Wigan Athletic". Nottingham Post. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  23. ↑ "Nottingham Forest 3 Leeds United 1: Match analysis: Oliver Burke's value will only rise". Nottingham Post. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  24. ↑ "European giants ready to battle Man Utd for this star: Three other Prem clubs are keen". Daily Star. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  25. ↑ "Bayern Munich watch Nottingham Forest starlet Oliver Burke and weigh up £10m offer for the midfielder". Daily Mail. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  26. ↑ "Manchester United and Bayern Munich target Nottingham Forest star Oliver Burke". Nottingham Post. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  27. ↑ "Sunderland join Arsenal and Liverpool in chase for Nottingham Forest starlet Oliver Burke". Daily Mirror. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  28. ↑ "Oliver Burke's future is at Nottingham Forest – Philippe Montanier". BBC Sport. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  29. ↑ "Nottingham Forest fans furious with Fawaz Al Hasawi over sale of Oliver Burke to Red Bull Leipzig". Nottingham Post. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  30. ↑ "Top-Talent Oliver Burke wird ein Roter Bulle!" (in German). RB Leipzig.
  31. ↑ "Oliver Burke: Nottingham Forest winger joins RB Leipzig for £13m". BBC Sport. BBC. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  32. ↑ "RB Leipzig 1–0 Borussia Dortmund". BBC Sport. BBC. 10 September 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  33. ↑ "1. FC Köln 1–1 RB Leipzig". BBC Sport. 25 September 2016. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  34. ↑ Lindsay, Clive (29 August 2016). "Oliver Burke: Five things about Scotland's most expensive player". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  35. ↑ "OTPN INTERVIEW – Oliver Burke: Nottingham Forest". Off the Post News. 1 January 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  36. ↑ "International round-up". Nottingham Forest F.C. 13 October 2015. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  37. ↑ "Scotland: Six new call-ups for Czech Republic and Denmark friendlies". BBC Sport. BBC. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  38. ↑ "Scotland 1–0 Denmark". BBC Sport. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  39. 1 2 "Games played by Oliver Burke in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  40. ↑ "Games played by Oliver Burke in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  41. ↑ "Games played by Oliver Burke in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  42. ↑ "O. Burke". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
  43. ↑ "Burke, Oliver". National Football Teams. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
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