Christian Burgess
KAA Gent/D/
EnglandPlayer Info
Christian Burgess is an experienced English central defender who has found tremendous success and adoration in Belgium with Union Saint-Gilloise. At 34, the 196cm tall Burgess is a defensive rock, renowned for his aerial prowess, intelligent positioning, and leadership. His career began at Middlesbrough before spells with Peterborough United and Portsmouth, where he was a consistent performer in England's lower leagues. His move to Union SG in 2020 proved transformative; he became a cornerstone of their defense as the club achieved a remarkable rise, finishing as Belgian Pro League runners-up and securing European football. Burgess's composure on the ball and organizational skills have been integral to their attractive, possession-based style. His main honors include guiding Union SG to a historic league position and subsequent campaigns in the UEFA Europa League. A cult hero in Brussels, Burgess is also known for his articulate nature off the pitch and his academic background, holding a degree in history, which adds to his unique profile in the professional game.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/06/30
Union Saint-Gilloise
KAA GentSigned
2020/07/06
PortsmouthUnion Saint-GilloiseSigned
2015/06/30
Peterborough UnitedPortsmouthSigned
2014/08/20
MiddlesbroughPeterborough UnitedSigned
2014/08/19
Peterborough UnitedMiddlesbroughLoan Ended
2014/08/18
MiddlesbroughPeterborough UnitedLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
KAA Gent
BEL Pro League2026-2027
Matches
Games Played
7
Games Started
7
Minutes Per Game
585
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
365
Key Passes Per Game
3
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
27
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
13
Interceptions Per Game
6
Clearances Per Game
56
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
3