# Jack Burroughs

Jack Stephen Burroughs (born 21 March 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Coventry City. Born in England, he represents Scotland internationally at youth level.

## Career

Burroughs started his career in the youth system at Coventry City before making his debut in an EFL Trophy game against Forest Green Rovers coming on as a 62nd minute substitute for Jak Hickman. Making his debut Jack became the first player born in this millennium to represent Coventry City. A week later, Jack signed his first professional contract at the club, joining on a two-year deal.
In December 2019, Jack joined Nuneaton Borough on a one-month loan deal. A year later he went on loan to Gloucester City for a month.
On 6 August 2021, Burroughs joined Scottish Premiership side Ross County on a season long loan.
On 2 June 2023, Burroughs signed a new two-year contract with Coventry City until 2025.
On 10 August 2023, Burroughs joined Lincoln City on a season long loan. He made his Imps debut in a 3-0 win against Wycombe Wanderers coming off the bench on 12 August 2023. He scored his first goal in an EFL Trophy match against Notts County on 7 November 2023.
On 20 August 2024, Burroughs joined Kilmarnock on a season long loan. In January 2025, Burroughs was recalled by Coventry and ended his loan spell with Kilmarnock.

## International career

Burroughs was selected for the Scotland under-19 team in January 2019, making his debut on 17 February against Azerbaijan in a 2–0 win. His younger brother George Burroughs was also selected for Scotland a week later and made his debut on 8 February against Hungary under-17s in a 2–1 victory.
Jack scored his first goal for Scotland U19s against Turkey U19s in a 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification match.
In May 2021, he received his first call-up to the Scotland U21s to face Northern Ireland U21 in June 2021.

## Career statistics

    As of match played on 8 January 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Cup | Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Coventry City | 2018–19 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Coventry City | 2019–20 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Coventry City | 2020–21 | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 |
| Coventry City | 2021–22 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Coventry City | 2022–23 | Championship | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 0 |
| Coventry City | 2023–24 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Coventry City | Total | Total | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Nuneaton Borough (loan) | 2019–20 | Southern Premier Central | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Gloucester City (loan) | 2020–21 | National League North | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Ross County (loan) | 2021–22 | Scottish Premiership | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 0 |
| Lincoln City (loan) | 2023–24 | League One | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Kilmarnock (loan) | 2024–25 | Scottish Premiership | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 80 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 95 | 2 |
* 1 2 3 Appearances in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Appearance in the FA Trophy