Oli McBurnie
Footballer for Sheffield United
Born
June 4th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Scotland
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A Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Sheffield United in the Premier League. McBurnie began his career at Swansea City, establishing himself as a key player. He made a significant transfer to Sheffield United in 2019, where he continued to develop as a forward. His international career includes representing Scotland at various levels, notably participating in UEFA Euro 2020.
Played for Sheffield United in the Premier League
Represented Scotland in UEFA Euro 2020
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