Gael Bigirimana
Full name: Gael Bigirimana
Current team: Dungannon Swifts
Playing position: Midfielder
Nationality: Burundi
Date of birth: 22 October, 1993 (32 years)
Place of birth: Bujumbura, Burundi
Weight: 156.5 lb
Height: 5 ft 8 in
Preferred foot: Right
Market value: €160k
Current team: Dungannon Swifts
Playing position: Midfielder
Nationality: Burundi
Date of birth: 22 October, 1993 (32 years)
Place of birth: Bujumbura, Burundi
Weight: 156.5 lb
Height: 5 ft 8 in
Preferred foot: Right
Market value: €160k
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Transfers
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Where to Watch Gael Bigirimana
TV and streaming coverage by competition
Gael Bigirimana plays as a midfielder for Dungannon Swifts and represents Burundi internationally. The competitions and their broadcast coverage in the United States are listed below.
TelevisaUnivision
Onefootball
CBS Sports, TelevisaUnivision
Statistics
Gael Bigirimana Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Dungannon | NIFL Premiership | 34 | 1 | 6 | 1 | ||||||
| 2024/25 | Dungannon | NIFL Premiership | 36 | 2 | 5 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023/24 | Dungannon | NIFL Premiership | 24 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||||
| 2021/22 | Glentoran | NIFL Premiership | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2018/19 | Hibernian | Scottish Premiership | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2018/19 | Motherwell | Scottish Premiership | 19 | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017/18 | Motherwell | Scottish Premiership | 27 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016/17 | Coventry | League One | 29 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016/17 | Newcastle Utd U23 | Premier League 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2015/16 | Coventry | League One | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2015/16 | Newcastle Utd U21 | Premier League U21 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 2014/15 | Newcastle Utd U21 | Premier League U21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013/14 | Newcastle Utd U21 | Premier League U21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012/13 | Newcastle | Premier League | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2011/12 | Coventry | Championship | 15 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Dungannon | Irish Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2024/25 | Dungannon | Irish Cup | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2024/25 | Dungannon | League Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023/24 | Dungannon | League Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021/22 | Glentoran | League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2019/20 | Solihull Moors | Scottish Challenge Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2018/19 | Motherwell | Scottish League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017/18 | Motherwell | Scottish Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017/18 | Motherwell | Scottish League Cup | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016/17 | Coventry | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016/17 | Coventry | EFL Trophy | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012/13 | Newcastle | Capital One Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
International Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Dungannon | UEFA Conference League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021/22 | Glentoran | UEFA Conference League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2020/21 | Glentoran | UEFA Europa League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012/13 | Newcastle | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Burundi | FIFA World Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2023 | Burundi | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2022 | Burundi | Friendly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2022 | Burundi | FIFA World Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021 | Burundi | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2019 | Burundi | Africa Cup of Nations | 270 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2019 | Burundi | Friendly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2019 | Burundi | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2018 | Burundi | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013 | England U20 | FIFA U-20 World Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trophies
Gael Bigirimana Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| England - EFL Trophy | Winner | 1 | 2016/2017, |
| Scotland - Scottish League Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2017, |
| Scotland - Scottish Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2017/2018, |
| Northern Ireland - County Antrim Shield | 2nd Place | 1 | 2020, |
| Tanzania - Ligi kuu Bara | Winner | 1 | 2022/2023, |
| Northern Ireland - Irish Cup | Winner | 1 | 2024/2025, |
| Northern Ireland - Charity Shield | Winner | 1 | 2025, |
| Africa - CAF Confederation Cup | Winner | 1 | 2022/2023, |
Transfers
Gael Bigirimana Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.07.2024 | Young Africans | Dungannon | Free agent |
| 15.06.2024 | Dungannon | Young Africans | Return from loan |
| 01.09.2023 | Young Africans | Dungannon | Loan |
| 09.07.2022 | Glentoran | Young Africans | Free agent |
| 11.08.2020 | Solihull Moors | Glentoran | Free agent |
| 29.10.2019 | Hibernian | Solihull Moors | Free agent |
| 31.01.2019 | Motherwell | Hibernian | Transfer |
| 01.07.2017 | Coventry | Motherwell | Free agent |
| 26.08.2016 | Newcastle | Coventry | Transfer |
| 31.05.2016 | Coventry | Newcastle | Return from loan |
| 16.11.2015 | Newcastle | Coventry | Loan |
| 01.06.2015 | Rangers | Newcastle | Return from loan |
| 02.02.2015 | Newcastle | Rangers | Loan |
| 06.07.2012 | Coventry | Newcastle | Transfer |
Sidelined
Gael Bigirimana Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle/Foot Injury | 17.01.2014 | 03.03.2014 |
