Nathan Burns
Nathan Burns | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 7, 1988 Orange, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation | Professional soccer player (former) |
| Years active | 2004–2019 |
| Known for | Australian international soccer player |
Nathan Burns (born 7 May 1988) is a former Australian professional soccer player who represented the national team.
Adelaide United
Burns began his career with Parramatta Eagles and developed his skills at the AIS. After making several appearances off the bench for Adelaide United, he earned his first starting position in a match against Sydney FC, where he scored his inaugural A-League goal despite a 4–1 defeat. On 21 January 2007, Burns achieved Adelaide United’s first-ever hat trick in a game against Central Coast Mariners, contributing to the team securing second place in the league’s second season.
Following an impressive campaign, Burns was invited by Norwegian champions SK Brann for a 10-day trial period, during which he trained alongside fellow Socceroo Michael Thwaite.
AEK Athens
On 10 June 2008, Burns committed to a four-year deal with Greek club AEK Athens, donning the number 24 jersey. He made his debut in the Greek Super League on 28 February 2009 as a substitute versus Skoda Xanthi at the Spyros Louis Olympic Stadium. Burns scored the decisive goal against Rangers during the final match of the 2010 Sydney Festival of Football and netted his first league goal on 27 February 2011 in a 3–2 away victory over Ergotelis.
In August 2009, he was loaned out for one year to Beta Ethniki side Kerkyra. Despite arriving with high expectations as a promising Australian talent, Burns did not fully realize his potential and mutually agreed to terminate his contract with AEK on 19 January 2012.
Incheon United
Burns signed with South Korea’s Incheon United on 25 January 2012. He later joined Australian A-League club Newcastle Jets on loan from 25 July 2013 until 11 January 2014, where he made 12 appearances and scored two goals.
Wellington Phoenix
On 25 June 2014, Burns secured a two-year contract with New Zealand-based Wellington Phoenix for the 2014/15 A-League season. He opened his scoring account on 18 October 2014 against Central Coast Mariners. In Round 8, he became the first player in Phoenix history to record a hat trick during a commanding 5–1 triumph over Melbourne City. By early December, Burns had tallied eight goals for the season, including an important strike in a comeback 3–1 win over Newcastle Jets. On 21 December, he scored twice in a 2–0 away win against Sydney FC, setting a new A-League record as the quickest player to reach ten goals in a single season. He departed New Zealand shortly after due to an international call-up for Australia ahead of the Asian Cup.
FC Tokyo
In July, Burns transitioned from the A-League to Japan’s top-tier club FC Tokyo competing in the J1 League.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Following the conclusion of his contract with FC Tokyo and amid rumors of a return to the A-League, Burns opted to remain in Japan by signing with Sanfrecce Hiroshima on 13 July 2017.
Return to Wellington Phoenix
On 30 December 2017, Nathan Burns signed a two-year deal to return to Wellington Phoenix. Following the conclusion of the 2018–19 A-League season, the club decided not to extend his contract, leading to his release.
Youth
Burns took part with the Joeys at the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship held in Peru. He netted his inaugural goal for the Young Socceroos during the AFC Youth Cup in a 3–1 triumph against Thailand.
Senior
His senior international debut for the Socceroos came on 30 June 2007 in a 3–0 victory over Singapore. During the opening match of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup versus Kuwait, Burns was introduced as a substitute and came close to scoring on several occasions. On 17 January 2015, he earned his first starting appearance since 2011 in the tournament’s final group stage game against South Korea. Burns recorded his first goal at senior international level on 3 September 2015, contributing to a 5–0 win over Bangladesh in a World Cup qualifying fixture.
Club
| Club | Season | League | National cup[lower-alpha 1] | League cup[lower-alpha 2] | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Parramatta Eagles | 2004–05 | NSW Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 2 | 0 | ||
| Adelaide United | 2006–07 | A-League | 21 | 6 | – | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 7 | |
| 2007–08 | A-League | 14 | 3 | – | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 4 | ||
| Total | 35 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 54 | 11 | ||
| AEK Athens | 2008–09 | Super League Greece | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 | Super League Greece | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | 25 | 1 | ||
| 2011–12 | Super League Greece | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Total | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 38 | 2 | ||
| Kerkyra (loan) | 2009–10 | Beta Ethniki | 31 | 8 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 31 | 8 | ||
| Incheon United | 2012 | K-League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | K League Classic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2014 | K League Classic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
International Career
| Australia national squad | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Appearances | Goals |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 24 | 3 |
International Goals
- The scorelines and outcomes indicate Australia's goals first.
| No. | Date | Location | Opponent | Scoreline | Final Result | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 3 September 2015 | Perth Oval, Perth, Australia | Template:Fb | 4–0 | 5–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers |
| 2. | 24 March 2016 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia | Template:Fb | 4–0 | 7–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers |
| 3. | 7–0 |
Club
AEK Athens
Australia
- AFC Asian Cup Winner: 2015; finalist: 2011
Personal Awards
- Rising Star Award recipient: 2006–07 (Adelaide United)
- Wellington Phoenix Player of the Year: 2014–15 season
- Johnny Warren Medal winner: 2014–15 season
- A-League PFA Team of the Season selection: 2014–15
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