| John Burden | |
| Fullname: | John R. Burden |
| Birth Place: | England |
| Position: | Left back |
| Years1: | 1900–1901 |
| Clubs1: | Blackpool |
| Caps1: | 34 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
John R. Burden was an English professional footballer. A left back, he played 34 Football League games for Blackpool, his only known club, in 1900 and 1901. Thirty of these appearances were made during the 1900–01 season; the other four in the following campaign.