Biography

Christian Burgess (born 7 October 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Belgian club Union SG. Burgess began his career at Arsenal's academy and after he was released he went on to play with the youth and reserves teams at non-league Bishop's Stortford before deciding to study history at the University of Birmingham. Whilst in his second year university, Burgess earned a trial at Middlesbrough through a coach of the University's first team. He impressed at Boro and he signed a two-year contract in July 2012. He made his professional debut on 4 May 2013.

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