First Division A
1×
2024/2025
#16
Christian Burgess is a defender from England who plays for Gent, wearing shirt number 16. This season he has made 8 appearances. Born in 1991, he stands 1.96 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Christian Albert Elliot Burgess
Known as
C. Burgess
Position
Defender
Team
Gent
Nationality
England
Date of birth
7 October 1991
Age
34 years
Height
1.96 m
Weight
84 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
16
Season statistics
8
Matches
0
Goals
0
Assists
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
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D
D
W
Trophy cabinet · 6 won
Super Cup
1×
2024
Cup
1×
2023/2024
Challenger Pro League
1×
2020/2021
EFL Trophy
1×
2018/2019
League Two
1×
2016/2017
Runner-up finishes
Runner-up finishes · 3: Super Cup (2025) · First Division A (2023/2024, 2021/2022)
Honours and individual awards
Player of the year awards
- Portsmouth Player of the Season 2019–20
Team selections
- PFA Team of the Year 2016–17
Other honours
- Belgian First Division B Team of the Season 2020–21
Monthly and one-off awards
- PFA EFL League One Player of the Month 2020
Clubs and national teams · 1
The career of Christian Burgess so far
Christian Burgess's career began at Bishop's Stortford. He moved to Middlesbrough in 2012, to Hartlepool United in 2013 and then to Gent in 2026, among 10 recorded transfers in total. He has won 6 trophies, including First Division A, Super Cup, Cup. He currently plays for Gent.
Career history · 10 transfers
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2026
Union Saint-Gilloise Gent
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2026
Union Saint-Gilloise TBC
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2020
Portsmouth Union Saint-Gilloise
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2015
Peterborough United Portsmouth
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2014
Middlesbrough Peterborough United
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2014
Peterborough United Middlesbrough
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2014
Middlesbrough Peterborough United
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2014
Hartlepool United Middlesbrough
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2013
Middlesbrough Hartlepool United
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2012
Bishop's Stortford Middlesbrough
Frequently asked questions about Christian Burgess
What team does Christian Burgess play for?
Christian Burgess plays for Gent.
What position does Christian Burgess play?
Christian Burgess plays as a defender, usually as a centre back.
How old is Christian Burgess?
Christian Burgess is 34 years old, born on 7 October 1991.
How tall is Christian Burgess?
Christian Burgess is 1.96 m (6′5″) tall.
Where is Christian Burgess from?
Christian Burgess is from England.
Which teams has Christian Burgess played for?
Christian Burgess has played for Bishop's Stortford, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool United, Peterborough United, Portsmouth, Union Saint-Gilloise, TBC and Gent.
What shirt number does Christian Burgess wear?
Christian Burgess wears shirt number 16 for Gent.
When did Christian Burgess join Gent?
Christian Burgess joined Gent from Union Saint-Gilloise on 1 July 2026.