Burnley

Armando Broja

A powerful, direct striker comfortable leading the line centrally or stretching a defence from the right wing, using pace to get in behind rather than dropping deep to build play. He has fought back from more than one serious injury to reclaim his place.
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Appearances
3
Goals
0

Season Snapshot

Minutes played
84
28.00 per match
Goals
0
Shots on Target
1
Assists
0

Season Stats

Appearances
3
Minutes played
84
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
Shots on Target
1

League Rankings

Among EFL Championship 2026/27 forwards

Goals
49th of 49
Shots on target
84th of 91
Shots
92nd of 106
Assists
26th of 26

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Armando Broja, The Striker Who Keeps Coming Back

A direct forward whose career has been repeatedly interrupted by injury without losing his place among the country's leading strikers.

Broja plays on the shoulder of the last defender the way a genuinely direct striker should, using raw pace to get in behind rather than checking to feet and waiting for the game to come to him. That directness has translated into a wider role too, starting on the right wing in recent international qualifiers and stretching defences from a wide position instead of only a central one. It shows a forward whose main weapon works from more than one starting point.

What makes his story unusual is how often it has been interrupted, with more than one serious injury forcing long spells out at points that should have built momentum. Strikers who rely on explosive pace are often the ones most affected, since recovering the exact same speed is never guaranteed. Broja keeps fighting his way back into contention, which says as much about character as finishing.

The Rest Of The Squad

33 players

Goalkeepers

1
4 apps
13
Port Vale · Age 36
0 apps
Grégoire Coudert
Age 27
0 apps

Defenders

3
Manchester City · Age 21
4 apps 1a
14
3 apps
2
3 apps
22
3 apps
15
Anel Ahmedhodzic
Age 27
2 apps
6
2 apps
23
2 apps
18
Sweden · Age 27
1 app
Igor Julio
Brighton and Hove Albion · Age 28
0 apps
36
0 apps
20
Curaçao · Age 25
0 apps

Midfielders

21
Leicester City · Age 23
4 apps
28
Tunisia · Age 23
4 apps
8
4 apps 1g
29
3 apps 1g
24
0 apps
Reo Hatate
Age 28
0 apps

Forwards

7
4 apps 1a
11
Switzerland · Age 25
4 apps 1a
12
3 apps
10
3 apps
37
2 apps
31
2 apps
1 app
35
0 apps
48
0 apps
34
Derby County · Age 21
0 apps
30
0 apps
9
South Africa · Age 26
0 apps
45
Blackpool · Age 26
0 apps
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Armando Broja: The Power Striker

Burnley’s physical No.9, built to battle defenders and attack the space behind them.

Broja plays like a striker who wants contact. He pins centre-backs, uses his body to hold the ball up, and then spins into the channel when the lane opens. When Burnley go direct, he gives them an outlet who can bring midfielders into play rather than simply losing possession. His movement is sharp too, because he likes attacking the gap between defenders, forcing them to turn and chase.

The next step is rhythm and consistency, but the profile is clear. He has the strength to win duels, the pace to stretch a line, and the instincts to arrive in the box when the moment is there. For Burnley, he represents the type of striker who can turn limited chances into goals, which is often what survival seasons demand.

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