Finley Burns Explained

Finley Burns
Fullname:Finley Jack Burns
Birth Date:17 June 2003[1]
Birth Place:Southwark, England
Height:1.96m (06.43feet)
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Hull City
(on loan from Manchester City)
Clubnumber:17
Youthyears1:2012–2017
Youthclubs1:Southend United
Youthyears2:2017–2021
Youthclubs2:Manchester City
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Manchester City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:Swansea City (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Stevenage (loan)
Caps3:37
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Hull City (loan)
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2017–2018
Nationalteam1:England U15
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2019
Nationalteam2:England U16
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2019
Nationalteam3:England U17
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2022
Nationalteam4:England U20
Nationalcaps4:3
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:20:02, 17 August 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:19:27, 27 September 2022 (UTC)

Finley Jack Burns (born 17 June 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Hull City on loan from Manchester City.

Club career

In January 2017 it was confirmed that Burns would leave Southend United to join Manchester City for a reported fee of £175,000.[2] On 21 September 2021 he made his professional debut when he was named in the starting line up for Manchester City's EFL Cup 6–1 win against Wycombe Wanderers.[3]

On 30 January 2022, Burns joined EFL Championship side Swansea City on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.[4] Burns made his EFL Championship debut on 13 February 2022.

On 1 August 2023, Burns signed for League One club Stevenage on a season-long loan deal.[5]

On 9 August 2024, Burns joined EFL Championship club Hull City on a season-long loan.[6] He made his debut the next day, the opening day of the 2024–25 season. Burns came off the bench, replacing fellow new signing Marvin Mehlem, in the last moments of the Tigers' 1–1 home draw with Bristol City.[7]

International career

Burns has represented England at youth level.[8]

On 21 September 2022, Burns made his England U20 debut during a 3–0 victory over Chile at the Pinatar Arena.[9]

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester City U212019–201010
2020–212020
2021–222020
Total5!050
Manchester City2021–22Premier League0000100010
Swansea City (loan)2021–22EFL Championship30000030
Hull City (loan)2024–25EFL Championship20001030
Career total50002050120

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Finley Burns . 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 3 November 2021.
  2. News: Manchester City 'break record' to sign 13-year-old wonderkid Finley Burns. Evan. Bartlett. The Independent. 20 January 2017. 23 September 2021.
  3. News: Manchester City v Wycombe Wanderers. BBC Sport. 21 September 2021. 21 September 2021.
  4. Web site: Swansea City complete loan deal for Finley Burns . Swansea City AFC . 30 January 2022 . 31 January 2022.
  5. Web site: Finley Burns joins on loan from Man City. www.stevenagefc.com. 1 August 2023. 2 August 2023.
  6. News: Burns joins Hull City on loan. 9 August 2024. Hull City A.F.C.. 9 August 2024.
  7. News: Hull City 1–1 Bristol City. 10 August 2024. Hull City A.F.C.. 10 August 2024.
  8. News: Young Lions come back from behind to beat Austria and secure Syrenka Cup Final spot. Nicholas. Veevers. The Football Association. 8 September 2019. 23 September 2021.
  9. Web site: Report: England MU20s 3–0 Chile. Liam. Crane. 21 September 2022. 25 September 2022. EnglandFootball.com.