Roman Bürki

Goalkeeper #1
Age 35 years
Nationality Switzerland
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Roman Bürki is St. Louis CITY's platinum Engine. Now in his mid-thirties and building his legacy since arriving from Dortmund in 2022, the Swiss veteran is proving age is just a number. Our early reads show an emerging profile of a player finding a distinct, high-energy groove.

The veteran has clocked 457 minutes across five appearances this term. It is a focused sample size, but he is already verified as a reliable SQUAD PLAYER who delivers when called upon. What stands out most is his phenomenal motor. His Workrate is completely off the charts, driving his entire season narrative. He covers crucial ground and commands his area with a relentless energy that sets the tone for the rest of the squad. Riding a notable hot streak, his recent form is entirely eclipsing his baseline season ability. Bürki is on a clear upward trajectory, refusing to let his drive drop. Every time he steps onto the pitch, he brings a level of physical and mental commitment that transforms the team's defensive structure.

The market values him at a modest €1M. That figure is trending downward, expected for a 36-year-old in the twilight of his career. Yet, his actual on-pitch output tells a different story. He remains a priceless asset for St. Louis when the stakes are high.

Player Rating

Roman Bürki
35
Rating
65
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 38
🎯 Clutch 31
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 40
💰 High Premium
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Goalkeeper

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Roman Bürki is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for St. Louis City. Evidence: 5.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Workrate (97/100) but has room to grow in Defense.

Physical profile: Veteran Experience.

Roman Bürki Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Goalkeepers

Height 16%
Weight 51%
Experience 85%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 75%
Weight 88%
Experience 96%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Shot-Stopping: 45 - Reflexes and positioning - saves made and save percentage Distribution: 61 - Passing accuracy and ability to start attacks from the back Command: 27 - Organizing the defense - clean sheets and goals conceded rate Sweeping: 97 - Reading the game - coming off the line to sweep up danger Claiming: 39 - Dominance in the box - winning aerial duels and 1v1 situations
Shot-Stopping
Distribution
Command
Sweeping
Claiming
Shot-Stopping 45
Distribution 61
Command 27
Sweeping 97
Claiming 39
Key Strength 97 Sweeping
Area to Watch 27 Command

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Roman Bürki this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 03, 2026 Austin 2-0 St. Louis City Major League Soccer 91' 7.2 - - 32 Q2 Stadium
Apr 26, 2026 St. Louis City 2-3 San Jose Earthquakes Major League Soccer 96' 5.9 - - 99 CITYPARK
Apr 19, 2026 Seattle Sounders 4-1 St. Louis City Major League Soccer 93' 7.3 0 0 75 Lumen Field
Apr 12, 2026 FC Dallas 1-1 St. Louis City Major League Soccer 91' 6.7 0 0 32 Toyota Stadium
Apr 04, 2026 New York City FC 1-1 St. Louis City Major League Soccer 96' 7.0 0 0 58 Yankee Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 St. Louis City 3-1 New England Revolution Major League Soccer 90' 7.5 0 0 63 CITYPARK
Mar 15, 2026 Los Angeles FC 2-0 St. Louis City Major League Soccer 90' 6.6 0 0 36 BMO Stadium
Mar 08, 2026 St. Louis City 0-1 Seattle Sounders Major League Soccer 97' 6.9 0 0 33 CITYPARK
Mar 02, 2026 San Diego 2-0 St. Louis City Major League Soccer 90' 7.3 0 0 30 Snapdragon Stadium
Feb 21, 2026 St. Louis City 1-1 Charlotte Major League Soccer 90' 6.9 0 0 41 CITYPARK

Player Market Value

Track Roman Bürki's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.2M
Peak Value €14.0M (Q1'19)
€14.0M €7.0M €0
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