Gaël Bigirimana: profile
Gaël Bigirimana (born 22 October 1993 in Bujumbura, Burundi) is a Burundian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dungannon Swifts F.C..
Bigirimana's senior club career began in 2011 at Coventry City F.C.. He has played for 5 clubs since 2011. His most appearances came at Coventry City F.C. (2011–2012), where he made 26 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 39 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Bigirimana has represented Burundi (2015–present), earning 22 caps and scoring 0 goals. Before committing to Burundi, he had represented England U20.
Bujumbura has produced 72 footballers in our database, including Shabani Nonda, Saido Berahino and Mohammed Tchité.
Nationality explained: Why does Gaël Bigirimana play for Burundi?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 2011–present (16 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (1 in 39)
- Height
- 173 cm — taller than 17% of Burundian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Dungannon Swifts F.C. (2024)
- Shares a birthday with
- Aïssa Mandi, Godfrey Chitalu and Saidy Janko (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 |  Coventry City F.C. |
Premier League | 26 | 0 |
| 2012–2016 | Newcastle United F.C. |
Premier League | 13 | 1 |
| 2015 | Rangers F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 |
| 2015–2016 | Coventry City F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| 2020–2022 | Glentoran F.C. |
NIFL Premiership | – | – |
| 2024– | Dungannon Swifts F.C. |
NIFL Premiership | – | – |
| Total | 39 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | England U20 |
Under-20 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015– |  Burundi |
Senior | 22 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Gaël Bigirimana?
Gaël Bigirimana was born on 22 October 1993, which makes him 32 years old.
Where was Gaël Bigirimana born?
Gaël Bigirimana was born in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Which national team does Gaël Bigirimana play for?
Gaël Bigirimana plays international football for Burundi. He has 22 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Gaël Bigirimana played for?
Gaël Bigirimana's recorded clubs are Coventry City F.C., Newcastle United F.C., Rangers F.C., Glentoran F.C. and Dungannon Swifts F.C..
What team does Gaël Bigirimana play for now?
According to the latest data, Gaël Bigirimana plays for Dungannon Swifts F.C..
How tall is Gaël Bigirimana?
Gaël Bigirimana is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Gaël Bigirimana play?
Gaël Bigirimana plays as a midfielder.
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