Wes Burns

Wesley James Burns (born 23 November 1994) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger for Ipswich Town. He can also play as a right-back.

Born in Cardiff, Burns started his career at Bristol City, progressing through the club's academy to make his debut in January 2013. During his time at Bristol City he spent time out on loan at Forest Green Rovers, Oxford United, Cheltenham Town, Fleetwood Town and Aberdeen, before joining Fleetwood Town permanently in January 2017. He spent five years at Fleetwood Town, making over one hundred and fifty appearances. He joined Ipswich Town in June 2021.

Burns represented the Wales U21 national team between 2013 and 2016. He has been called up to the senior Wales squad in 2015 and 2016.

Club Career

Bristol City

Educated at Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg in Barry, Burns is a fluent Welsh speaker. He started his youth career at Cardiff City, but failed to earn an under-16 contract. He was swiftly picked up by Bristol City, which kick-started a rapid rise through their youth team. He signed his first professional contract on 18 December 2012 on a two-and-a-half-year deal, and made his professional debut coming on as a substitute against Leeds United on 19 January 2013.

After his loan spell at Forest Green Rovers came to an end, Burns went on to feature straight away in Bristol City's 1–0 defeat to Birmingham City which confirmed their relegation. Burns then spent the first half of the 2013–14 season on the bench and made his first appearance in the first round against Dagenham & Redbridge, assisting a goal for Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, who scored his second, in a 2–0 win. Burns began to appear in the first team under the management of Steve Cotterill and scored his first Bristol City goal on 4 February 2014, in a 2–1 loss against Coventry City. Burns went on to make twenty appearance, most of which were on the bench, and at the end of the 2013–14 season, Burns was rewarded with a contract extension.

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