Oliver Jasen Burke

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League: BundesligaTeam: 1. FC Union BerlinNationality: Scotland
Positions:STRWAge: ~29

Estimated market value (beta)

€0.6m – €3.5m
Confidence: 48%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 63 / 100·Confidence 48%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration74

Powerful runner who builds speed quickly over open ground. (conf 0.55)

Top speed80

One of the fastest forwards in the squad over distance. (conf 0.6)

Agility62

Strong but not especially nimble when turning quickly. (conf 0.5)

Stamina72

Athletic engine who sustains sprints through a match. (conf 0.5)

Control

First touch60

Control is serviceable, never his strongest quality. (conf 0.5)

Dribbling66

Direct, powerful carrier rather than a technical dribbler. (conf 0.5)

Ball shielding70

Strong frame helps him protect the ball against defenders. (conf 0.5)

Ball striking68

Hits a hard, direct shot with decent accuracy. (conf 0.5)

Distribution

Short passing58

Functional link play, limited final-third creativity. (conf 0.5)

Long passing48

Not a long-range passer from wide or central roles. (conf 0.45)

Crossing55

Delivers from the wing in direct fashion, inconsistent quality. (conf 0.45)

Vision55

Reads simple runs rather than creating through vision. (conf 0.45)

Chance threat

Finishing66

Improved goal output at Union, including a Bundesliga hat-trick. (conf 0.5)

Shot selection58

Sometimes forces shots instead of choosing the better pass. (conf 0.45)

Off-ball movement66

Attacks space in behind and runs the channels well. (conf 0.5)

Set-piece shot45

Not a recognised free-kick or corner taker for Union. (conf 0.35)

Duels

Aerial68

Tall and strong, wins a fair share of aerial duels. (conf 0.5)

Ground duels66

Physical presence helps him win duels against defenders. (conf 0.5)

Defense

Pressing intensity66

Presses with energy in Union's high-intensity system. (conf 0.5)

Defensive disruption52

Contributes pressure but limited tackling and interceptions. (conf 0.45)

Defensive positioning48

Forward with little defensive positioning responsibility. (conf 0.45)

Mental

Composure58

Can be rushed in the final third, improved with experience. (conf 0.45)

Decision making56

Early Leipzig coaches questioned his tactical awareness. (conf 0.45)

Work rate70

Consistent effort and physical output in Union's system. (conf 0.5)

Resilience

Injury reliability60

No clear long-term injury pattern found in his record. (conf 0.3)

Outlook

Potential64

Late-career peak at 29, little headroom beyond current form. (conf 0.45)

Reputation66

Former Scottish record signing and Bundesliga regular. (conf 0.55)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Oliver Burke is a Scottish forward who plays as a centre-forward or right winger, relying on strength, pace and direct running in behind. He came through Nottingham Forest's academy, then moved to RB Leipzig and West Bromwich Albion for Scottish record fees, with later spells at Sheffield United and Werder Bremen. He joined 1. FC Union Berlin in May 2025 and wears number 7. He won 13 Scotland caps between 2016 and 2020.

Became the first Scot to score a hat-trick in the Bundesliga, in a 4-3 win in September 2025.

Scored once in 13 appearances for Scotland, against Cyprus in Euro 2020 qualifying.

Moved to RB Leipzig in 2016 for a reported Scottish record fee.

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