1. Oliver Robert McBurnie was born on 4 June 1996 and is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for La Liga club Las Palmas.
35 Facts About Oli McBurnie
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Oli McBurnie later signed for Swansea City, spending time on loan at Newport County, Bristol Rovers and Barnsley.
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Oli McBurnie grew up in the suburb of Garforth, attending Garforth Academy.
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Oli McBurnie still lived in Garforth as of July 2020.
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Oli McBurnie started at Leeds United's academy from a young age, playing with the likes of Lewie Coyle and Tyler Denton in the youth setup, before he was released at under 14s level.
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Oli McBurnie joined Bradford City's academy, but played for Manchester United in the 2013 Milk Cup.
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Oli McBurnie was given a three-year professional contract by Bradford on 23 August 2013.
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Oli McBurnie made his professional debut on 9 November 2013, in the FA Cup, appearing as a substitute.
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Oli McBurnie later spoke about his desire for further first-team action, and made his first senior start on 26 December 2013, at the age of 17.
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In October 2014 Parkinson hinted that Oli McBurnie would be sent out on loan.
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Oli McBurnie joined Chester on a one-month loan deal on 22 January 2015.
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Oli McBurnie's performance was praised by ex-Swansea player Warren Feeney.
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Oli McBurnie won the Premier League 2 'Player of the Month' award for January 2017.
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In November 2016, Oli McBurnie signed a one-year contract extension at the Liberty Stadium until June 2019.
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On 28 April 2018, Oli McBurnie won Barnsley's Player Of The Year award.
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Oli McBurnie returned to Swansea at the end of the season, and stated that he would use his Championship experience to help fire them to promotion.
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In July 2019, Oli McBurnie was the subject of a transfer bid from Sheffield United, which was rejected by Swansea.
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Oli McBurnie was released by the club on expiration of his contract on 1 July 2024.
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On 25 July 2024, Oli McBurnie signed for La Liga club Las Palmas, signing a three-year contract.
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In September 2013, Oli McBurnie was called up for a training camp by the Scotland under-19 national team.
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Oli McBurnie was called up to the Scotland under-19 squad in November 2014.
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Oli McBurnie scored 1 goals in 4 appearances for the under-19s.
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Oli McBurnie moved up to the under-21 team in 2015, and he made 12 appearances at that level, scoring 2 goals.
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Oli McBurnie was selected for the senior national squad for the first time in March 2018, by new Scotland manager Alex McLeish.
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Oli McBurnie then took part in Scotland's mini tour of Latin America two months later.
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In March 2019, following "his breakthrough campaign for Swansea", Oli McBurnie said he was ready to "stake a claim for a Scotland striking role".
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In September 2019 Oli McBurnie stated his commitment to the national team following a video posted on social media.
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Oli McBurnie was further criticised in November 2020, and was again defended by Clarke.
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In November 2020, Oli McBurnie played in both of Scotland's UEFA Euro 2020 play-off matches, scoring in the penalty shoot-out win in the latter, which qualified Scotland for their first major tournament in over 20 years.
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Oli McBurnie was a boyhood fan of Scottish football club Rangers.
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In January 2020, Oli McBurnie was warned by the Football Association for his conduct amongst Swansea City supporters whilst attending the South Wales derby when he allegedly made a rude gesture towards Cardiff City fans.
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In February 2021 Oli McBurnie offered to pay for the funeral of a 26-year-old Swansea City fan who died.
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On 10 May 2021, Sheffield United announced they would investigate a video being circulated on social media which appeared to show Oli McBurnie involved in a fight.
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In May 2022 police announced an investigation into a video allegedly showing McBurnie 'stamping' on a fan, with McBurnie saying he was trying to step over the person.
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On 15 December 2022, Oli McBurnie was found not guilty of the charge.