Wouter Burger

Wouter Burger is a Dutch midfielder who operates centrally or in a defensive role. Born in Zuid-Beijerland on 16 February 2001, he developed at ZBVH and VV SHO before joining Feyenoord’s academy at 12. He signed his first professional contract at 16, made his senior debut in a Europa League qualifier in August 2018, and later sought regular football through loans at Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam. Burger moved permanently to FC Basel in August 2021 and helped the Swiss club reach the 2022–23 UEFA Conference League semi-finals, scoring twice against Pyunik. In August 2023, he joined Stoke City, where he became an important Championship midfielder. Burger transferred to TSG Hoffenheim in July 2025, continuing his development in the Bundesliga. For the Netherlands, he won the 2018 European Under-17 Championship and represented several youth teams.