Matthew Burns (footballer)

Matthew Burns

Personal information
Date of birth	(2008-09-16) 16 September 2008 (age 16)
Place of birth	Ballymoney, Northern Ireland
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Sunderland
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024	Coleraine	1	(0)
International career‡
2023–2024	Northern Ireland U16	6	(0)
2024–	Northern Ireland U17	9	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 June 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 June 2025

Matthew Burns (born 16 September 2008) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Sunderland. ^[1]

On 1 September 2024, he made his first team debut for NIFL Premiership side Coleraine, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–1 home draw against Larne. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

References

1. "Transfer confirmed: Sunderland snap up Northern Ireland wonderkid after top-flight debut at just 16". Sunderland Echo . Retrieved 29 June 2025.
2. "RANKED: 11 youngest players to make an appearance across the Irish League so far this season". News Letter . Retrieved 29 June 2025.
3. "Ballymoney school send best wishes to Irish League youngster ahead of Sunderland move". News Letter . Retrieved 29 June 2025.
4. "Matthew Burns". Coleraine F.C. Retrieved 29 June 2025.