Education
University of Birmingham.
University of Birmingham.
Youth career
Burgess began his career at Arsenal"s academy and after he was released he went on to play with the youth and reserves teams at non-league Bishop"s Stortford before deciding to study history at the University of Birmingham. Whilst in his second year university, Burgess earned a trial at Middlesbrough through a coach of the University"s first team Middlesbrough
He impressed at Boro and he signed a two-year contract in July 2012.
He made his professional debut on 4 May 2013 in a 2–0 defeat away at Sheffield Wednesday.
Hartlepool United
He joined Hartlepool United on loan in August 2013. The loan deal was extended until the end of the season in December.
Peterborough United
On 19 August 2014, Burgess signed on a month"s loan for Peterborough United. He completed a single game on loan, a 2–1 home defeat by Sheffield United, before completing a permanent transfer on 21 August 2014.
Burgess signed a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
Portsmouth
On 25 June 2015, Burgess signed for south coast club Portsmouth as part of the overhaul at the club by new manager Paul Cook. He went on to make his debut on 11 July 2015, in a preseason friendly against local Conference South outfit Havant & Waterlooville. He is currently studying History part-time at Teesside University having previously studied History at University of Birmingham before his move to Middlesbrough.