1. Christian Albert Elliot Burgess was born on 7 October 1991 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Belgian Pro League club Union SG.
11 Facts About Christian Burgess
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Whilst in his second year university, Christian Burgess earned a trial at Middlesbrough through a coach of the university's first team.
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Christian Burgess impressed at Boro and he signed a two-year contract in July 2012.
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Christian Burgess joined Hartlepool United on loan in August 2013.
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On 19 August 2014, Christian Burgess signed on a month's loan for Peterborough United.
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On 25 June 2015, Christian Burgess signed for south coast club Portsmouth as part of the summer overhaul at the club by new manager Paul Cook.
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In total, Christian Burgess made 45 appearances and scored four goals over the course of the season, as Portsmouth won the League Two title.
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Christian Burgess was awarded the EFL League One Player of the Month award in January 2020 and won the award for Portsmouth Player of the Season in the same year.
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Christian Burgess turned down a contract extension at Portsmouth and on 7 July 2020 joined Belgian First Division B club Union SG, signing a three-year deal with the option of an additional year.
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Christian Burgess was awarded a place in the Team of the Season at the end of the season.
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Christian Burgess earned a BA Hons in history part-time at Teesside University, having previously studied history at University of Birmingham before his move to Middlesbrough.