Sean Burns

Airdrie United On 19 August 2010, Burns joined Second Division club Airdrie United on a contract running until the end of the year. He made four appearances before his release.

Queen's Park In April 2010, Burns joined Scottish Third Division club Queen's Park on a contract running until the end of the 2010–11 season. He appeared in the Spiders' Second Division play-off campaign, Burns signed a new contract in July 2011 and remained at Hampden Park until the end of the 2017–18 season, but which time he had made 265 appearances and scored 26 goals for the club. He was a part of the team that was promoted from League Two at the end of the 2015–16 season and was voted the club's Player of the Year. He also captained the team and played in every outfield position.

Brechin City On 27 May 2018, Burns transferred to League One club Brechin City. He made 36 appearances and scored two goals during a dreadful 2018–19 season, Burns departed Glebe Park at the end of the season.

Forfar Athletic On 29 May 2019, Burns joined League One club Forfar Athletic on a one-year contract. He made four appearances before he was released.

Stranraer On 5 July 2020, Burns signed a contract with newly-relegated League Two club Stranraer. He made 18 appearances during a 2020–21 season which ended with a semi-final defeat in the League One play-offs. Named vice-captain, Burns remained at Stair Park for 2021–22 and made 35 appearances during a mid-table season,

Pollok

In June 2022, Burns signed a two-year contract with West of Scotland League Premier Division club Pollok. He made 66 appearances and scored four goals across the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons.

International career Burns was capped by Scotland at U19 level.

Career statistics

Honours Queen's Park

Scottish League One play-offs: 2016

Individual

Queen's Park Player of the Year: 2015–16