Jack Burroughs

Jack Stephen Burroughs is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for club Northampton Town. Born in England, he represented 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. He was released following the end of the 2024–25 season..
On 29 May 2025, Burroughs signed a two-year deal at Northampton Town.

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.