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Oli McBurnie

Oli McBurnie, Scottish footballer

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Born
June 4, 1996
Age in 2026
30
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Birth year
1996

About Oli McBurnie

Oliver Robert McBurnie (born 4 June 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Hull City. After playing youth football for Leeds United, McBurnie began his career with Bradford City, spending two loan spells at Chester. He later signed for Swansea City, spending time on loan at Newport County, Bristol Rovers and Barnsley. Born in England to Scottish parents, he represents Scotland at international level, making his senior debut in March 2018. == Early life == McBurnie was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire. He grew up in the suburb of Garforth, attending Garforth Academy. He still lived in Garforth as of July 2020. == Club career == === Bradford City === McBurnie started at Leeds United's academy from a young age, playing with the likes of Lewie Coyle and Tyler Denton in the youth setup, before he was released at under-14s level. He joined Bradford City's academy, but played for Manchester United in the 2013 Milk Cup. McBurnie was given a three-year professional contract by Bradford on 23 August 2013.

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Career and life highlights

Oli McBurnie timeline

  1. In November 2013, Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson stated that he was considering involving McBurnie with the club's first team squad.
  2. McBurnie later spoke about his first season as a professional, describing it as "ridiculous." He also spoke about his excitement ahead of the 2014–15 season.
  3. In September 2014 manager Phil Parkinson told McBurnie to "step up to the plate" and make the most of the first-team appearances he was making following an injury to regular started James Hanson.

The world when Oli McBurnie was born

Oli McBurnie was born in 1996. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1996

  • #1 song"Macarena" – Los Del Rio
  • Top movieThe English Patient
  • Top TV showER
  • Best-selling bookThe Runaway Jury – John Grisham

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMichael Jordan leads Bulls to 72-10 record and 4th NBA title
  • Top headlineCentennial Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta
  • Technology milestoneDolly the sheep — first mammal cloned from an adult cell
  • Defining fadMacarena dance craze
  • Notable inventionPalm Pilot
  • World population5.77 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderBill Clinton
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonChicago Bulls (NBA)
  • U.S. population265.2M

1996 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Oli McBurnie's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19962026
Gas$1.23$3.45/gal
Average home$115,800$435,000
Average income$44,006$67,500
Minimum wage$4.75$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$4.42$11.95
Postage stamp$0.32$0.73
Population265.2M341 million

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