Midfield - Central Midfield ·Scotland South Africa
Burton O'Brien
👕 200+ Apps⏳ Veteran
Market value
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Central Midfield Midfield
At a glance
Career snapshot
6Clubs played for
00/01Debut season
0.05Goals per match
LivingstonTop club · 201 apps
Career highs
€1.00mPeak value · 2005
€450kTop transfer fee · 98/99
8Best season · 04/05
6 / 0Caps / int'l goals
459Appearances
24Goals
22Assists
17Yellow cards
0Red cards
127Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Burton O'Brien |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1981-06-10 (45 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Johannesburg, Scotland |
| Citizenship | Scotland South Africa |
| Position | Midfield - Central Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | both |
| Height | 180.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2017-07-01 |
| Contract expires | - |
Jul 2017
2017 - Cowdenbeath FC
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2017
Transfer: Cowdenbeath → Retired
17/18 · Transfer
Jul 2016
16/17 - Cowdenbeath FC
18 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2016
Transfer: Alloa Athletic → Cowdenbeath
16/17 · Transfer
Jul 2015
15/16 - Alloa Athletic FC
29 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2015
Transfer: Livingston FC → Alloa Athletic
15/16 · Transfer
Jul 2014
14/15 - Livingston FC
37 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2013
Injury: unknown
3 games missed
Jul 2013
13/14 - Livingston FC
32 matches · 0 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Nov 2012
Transfer: Without Club → Livingston FC
12/13 · Transfer
Jul 2012
12/13 - Livingston FC
24 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2011
Transfer: Falkirk → Without Club
11/12 · Transfer
Jul 2010
10/11 - Falkirk FC
37 matches · 0 G · 3 A · across 4 competitions
Oct 2009
Injury: unknown
8 games missed
Jul 2009
09/10 - Falkirk FC
30 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2008
08/09 - Falkirk FC
39 matches · 1 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2008
Transfer: Sheff Wed → Falkirk
08/09 · Transfer
Jul 2007
07/08 - Sheffield Wednesday
35 matches · 3 G · 5 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2006
06/07 - Sheffield Wednesday
22 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2005
05/06 - Sheffield Wednesday
47 matches · 2 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2005
Transfer: Livingston FC → Sheff Wed
05/06 · Transfer
Jul 2004
04/05 - Livingston FC
40 matches · 8 G · 3 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2003
03/04 - Livingston FC
38 matches · 7 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2002
02/03 - Livingston FC
30 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2002
Transfer: Blackburn Res. → Livingston FC
02/03 · Transfer
Jul 2000
00/01 - Blackburn Rovers
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 1999
Transfer: Blackburn U18 → Blackburn Res.
99/00 · Transfer
Feb 1999
Transfer: St. Mirren FC U17 → Blackburn U18
98/99 · Transfer · €450k
Jul 1997
Transfer: West Park United FC → St. Mirren FC U17
97/98 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €1.00m
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Cowdenbeath FC
0.0%
Alloa Athletic FC
0.0%
Livingston FC
45.1%
Falkirk FC
23.0%
Sheffield Wednesday
31.9%
Blackburn Rovers
0.0%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowdenbeath FC | 2 | 16/17 | 2017 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alloa Athletic FC | 1 | 15/16 | 15/16 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Livingston FC | 6 | 02/03 | 14/15 | 201 | 17 | 8 | 5,160 |
| Falkirk FC | 3 | 08/09 | 10/11 | 106 | 1 | 6 | 2,632 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 3 | 05/06 | 07/08 | 104 | 6 | 6 | 3,646 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 1 | 00/01 | 00/01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career trajectory, goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Scottish League Two Play Offs | Cowdenbeath FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Betfred Cup | Cowdenbeath FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Irn-Bru Cup | Cowdenbeath FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | League Two | Cowdenbeath FC | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | SFA Cup | Cowdenbeath FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Championship | Alloa Athletic FC | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Petrofac Tr. Cup | Alloa Athletic FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | SCL by Utilita | Alloa Athletic FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | SFA Cup | Alloa Athletic FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Championship | Livingston FC | 28 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2,423 |
| 14/15 | League Cup | Livingston FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | Petrofac Tr. Cup | Livingston FC | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | SFA Cup | Livingston FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Championship | Livingston FC | 30 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | League Cup | Livingston FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | SFA Cup | Livingston FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | Championship | Livingston FC | 23 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | SFA Cup | Livingston FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | ALBA Chal. Cup | Falkirk FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | Championship | Falkirk FC | 31 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | Co-op. Ins. Cup | Falkirk FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | SFA Cup | Falkirk FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | Europa League Qualifying | Falkirk FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | Premiership | Falkirk FC | 27 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | SFA Cup | Falkirk FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | Co-op. Ins. Cup | Falkirk FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | Premiership | Falkirk FC | 32 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2,632 |
| 08/09 | SFA Cup | Falkirk FC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | Championship | Sheffield Wednesday | 33 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 758 |
| 07/08 | FA Cup | Sheffield Wednesday | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08 | League Cup | Sheffield Wednesday | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06/07 | Championship | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,273 |
| 06/07 | FA Cup | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06 | Championship | Sheffield Wednesday | 44 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,615 |
| 05/06 | FA Cup | Sheffield Wednesday | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05/06 | League Cup | Sheffield Wednesday | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04/05 | CIS Insur. Cup | Livingston FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04/05 | Premiership | Livingston FC | 38 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 428 |
| 04/05 | SFA Cup | Livingston FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04 | CIS Insur. Cup | Livingston FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04 | Premiership | Livingston FC | 32 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 425 |
| 03/04 | SFA Cup | Livingston FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 02/03 | CIS Insur. Cup | Livingston FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03 | Premiership | Livingston FC | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,614 |
| 02/03 | Premiership Relegation | Livingston FC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03 | UEFA Cup | Livingston FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 00/01 | League Cup | Blackburn Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97/98 | 1997-07-01 | West Park United FC | St. Mirren FC U17 | Transfer | 0 | - |
| 98/99 | 1999-02-01 | St. Mirren FC U17 | Blackburn U18 | Transfer | 0 | €450k |
| 99/00 | 1999-07-01 | Blackburn U18 | Blackburn Res. | Transfer | 0 | - |
| 02/03 | 2002-07-01 | Blackburn Res. | Livingston FC | Transfer | 0 | - |
| 05/06 | 2005-07-01 | Livingston FC | Sheff Wed | Transfer | 0 | - |
| 08/09 | 2008-07-01 | Sheff Wed | Falkirk | Transfer | 1000000 | - |
| 11/12 | 2011-07-01 | Falkirk | Without Club | Transfer | 300000 | - |
| 12/13 | 2012-11-17 | Without Club | Livingston FC | Transfer | 225000 | - |
| 15/16 | 2015-07-01 | Livingston FC | Alloa Athletic | Transfer | 250000 | - |
| 16/17 | 2016-07-01 | Alloa Athletic | Cowdenbeath | Transfer | 0 | - |
| 17/18 | 2017-07-01 | Cowdenbeath | Retired | Transfer | 0 | - |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10 | Groin problems | 2009-10-26 | 2009-12-24 | 60 | 8 |
| 12/13 | Toe injury | 2013-07-20 | 2013-08-10 | 22 | 3 |
Current-
Peak€1.00m
Low-
Δ since start+-
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | - |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €225k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €225k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | - |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #16868 | - | 6 | 0 | - | - | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callum Fordyce | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Stewart | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Danny Mullen | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Keaghan Jacobs | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Jamieson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Tudgay | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scott Arfield | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Flynn | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05 | Premiership | Livingston FC | 8 | 38 |
| 03/04 | Premiership | Livingston FC | 6 | 32 |
| 07/08 | Championship | Sheffield Wednesday | 3 | 33 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08 | Championship | Sheffield Wednesday | 5 | 33 |
| 10/11 | Championship | Falkirk FC | 3 | 31 |
| 04/05 | Premiership | Livingston FC | 3 | 38 |
Teams faced most often by Burton O'Brien's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals, see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich City | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 8 | +8 | 80% |
| Ipswich Town | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 20% |
| Cardiff City | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 30% |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 10% |
| Queens Park Rangers | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | +2 | 38% |
| Blackpool FC | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 75% |
| Burnley FC | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 9 | +4 | 38% |
| Coventry City | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 25% |
| Derby County | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 25% |
| Crystal Palace | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 10 | +1 | 38% |
| Preston North End | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 25% |
| Hull City | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 25% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 02/03 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 37 | 2,423 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.11 |
| 13/14 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | 37 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | 39 | 2,632 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.07 |
| 07/08 | 35 | 758 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.36 |
| 04/05 | 40 | 428 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.42 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
Premiership
152 apps
16 G
6 A
Championship
99 apps
6 G
6 A
Championship
139 apps
1 G
8 A
SFA Cup
16 apps
1 G
0 A
Petrofac Tr. Cup
8 apps
0 G
2 A
League Two
12 apps
0 G
0 A
SCL by Utilita
19 apps
0 G
0 A
Premiership Relegation
5 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Burton O'Brien
Who is Burton O'Brien?
Burton O'Brien is a Scotland professional footballer who plays as a central midfield for Retired.
How old is Burton O'Brien?
Burton O'Brien is 45 years old. He was born on June 10, 1981 in Johannesburg.
What position does Burton O'Brien play?
Burton O'Brien plays as a central midfield (Midfield - Central Midfield).
What club does Burton O'Brien play for?
Burton O'Brien currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Burton O'Brien scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Burton O'Brien has scored 24 goals in 459 appearances.