Matthew Burns (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 September 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Ballymoney, Northern Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sunderland | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024 | Coleraine | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023–2024 | Northern Ireland U16 | 6 | (0) |
| 2024– | Northern Ireland U17 | 9 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 June 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 June 2025 | |||
Matthew Burns (born 16 September 2008) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Sunderland.[1]
On 1 September 2024, he made his first team debut for NIFL Premiership side Coleraine, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–1 home draw against Larne.[2][3][4]
References
- ^ "Transfer confirmed: Sunderland snap up Northern Ireland wonderkid after top-flight debut at just 16". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "RANKED: 11 youngest players to make an appearance across the Irish League so far this season". News Letter. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Ballymoney school send best wishes to Irish League youngster ahead of Sunderland move". News Letter. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Matthew Burns". Coleraine F.C. Retrieved 29 June 2025.