Dan Burn, born on the 9th of May 1992, hails from England and has carved a name for himself in football as a staunch defender. Currently, he assumes a central defender role for Newcastle United, wearing the number 33 jersey. Standing tall at 6ft 7in (2.01m) and carrying a weight of around 13st 7lb (86kg), Burn has successfully represented the England national team in his football career.
Transfermarkt values Burn at an impressive £5m, signalling his worth as a player. His tenure at Newcastle United is expected to extend until the 30th of June, 2027, based on the existing contract that has a little over two years left. Read more about his market value on Transfermarkt.
Starting his professional journey way back in the 2009-2010 season with Darlington in England, Burn made a humble four first-team appearances. In the subsequent season, he extended this record to include ten more appearances. His time with Darlington was followed by stints with Yeovil Town and Birmingham City where he played 34 and 24 matches respectively, managing to score a total of three goals.
Joining Fulham in the 2013-14 season, he made nine first-team appearances in the first season and steadily increased his play-time to include 20 matches in the 2014-15 season and 32 in the 2015-16 season. He scored only once during his initial spell at Fulham.
His form continued at Wigan Athletic between the 2016 and 2019 seasons, where he made a total of 82 appearances and chalked up four goals. The 2019-2020 season saw Burn transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion, where he contributed in 34 matches in his first season. He went on to make 27 appearances in the following season and 13 in the 2021-22 season, scoring a solitary goal each year.
Things changed for Burn in the 2021-22 season when he joined Newcastle United. From then until the current season in 2025-26, he has reeled up 124 first-team appearances and found the back of the net four times. He has proven himself to be a consistent, reliable part of the defence.
Burn's career has been complemented with participation in major tournaments like the Champions League 2023-24 and the League Cup 2024-25 for Newcastle United, as well as the FA Cup 2024-25 and World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024-26 representing England. His performances in these events have been commendable, adding another glint to his impressive career.
