Wes Burns

Who is this?

Wesley James Burns (born 23 November 1994) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL Championship club Ipswich Town and the Wales national team. Born in Cardiff, Burns started his career at Bristol City, progressing through the club's academy to make his debut in January 2013. During his time at Bristol City he spent time out on loan at Forest Green Rovers, Oxford United, Cheltenham Town, Fleetwood Town and Aberdeen, before joining Fleetwood Town permanently in January 2017. He spent five years at Fleetwood Town, making over one hundred and fifty appearances. He joined Ipswich Town in June 2021. In his first season with the Tractor Boys, Burns earned him a spot in the EFL League One Team of the Season with 12 goals and 6 assists. Burns helped Ipswich to promotion in 2022–23, with 8 goals and 11 assists for the season. Burns represented the Wales U21 national team between 2013 and 2016. Having previously been called up to the senior Wales squad in 2015 and 2016, he made his international debut for Wales against Poland in the Nations League in June 2022.

Career

1. 1994
   Born
2. 2012
   Joined Bristol City F.C.
3. 2013
   Joined Forest Green Rovers F.C.
4. 2013
   Joined Wales national under-21 football team
5. 2014
   Joined Oxford United F.C.
6. 2015
   Joined Cheltenham Town F.C.
7. 2016
   Joined Fleetwood Town F.C.

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Cardiff
• •Citizenship: United Kingdom
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football