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.
NBC Sports
Available on: Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes Ahora
TelevisaUnivision
Onefootball
CBS Sports, NBC 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
