Oli McBurnie

Oli McBurnie operates as a bronze-tier Squad Player, stepping into the fray exactly when his manager calls upon him. Carrying a gold-tier veteran trait, he is steadily building his body of work this season. He provides a reliable, no-nonsense presence that every successful dressing room demands across a gruelling campaign.

His emerging sample size of just three appearances spanning 270 minutes means we are still getting a complete picture of his campaign. However, his baseline traits are already glaringly obvious on the pitch. Maintaining a consistent level of form, McBurnie is fundamentally about raw effort and disruption. An off-the-charts Workrate rating tells the story of a forward who defends from the front, enthusiastically chases down lost causes, and routinely makes life miserable for opposing centre-backs. He has not found the back of the net in his recent outings, but that relentless pressing game remains the headline feature of his play. He fully embraces the gritty, unglamorous side of the sport. Our verdict? He understands the assignment perfectly. When rotation is required to navigate fixture congestion, having a seasoned professional who can log heavy minutes and set the tone with endless running is invaluable.