ℹ️ PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Orla Burn
Date of birth: 20-08-2009
Place of birth: Edinburgh
Nationality: Scottish
Language: English
Club: Motherwell FC Women (on loan from Heart of Midlothian WFC)
Favourite position: Left back / left wing back
Favourite foot: Left
⚽️ CLUB HISTORY
| Club | Years |
|---|---|
| Heart of Midlothian WFC | Youth – |
| Motherwell FC Women | 2025 – (On loan) |
🎙️ INTERVIEW
Introduce yourself…
Hello my name is Orla Burn and I am 16 years old. I play for Motherwell FC in the Women’s SWPL 1 and I am on loan from Heart of Midlothian FC. I am studying for my Highers at School. I am also a member of West Lothian Clarion Cycling Club and try to compete in races around my football.
What kind of defensive traits or skills do you hope to bring consistently to the team?
I think I am physically strong which helps me in a 1v1 situation and defensive duels.
You made your SWPL debut at just 15 — how did you adapt to the pace and physicality of senior women’s football so quickly?
I have been lucky to be training with the Hearts Women’s First team and in pre-season with them which has helped. I also think the fact that I played in a team with boys at club and school from 4 years old until I was nearly 15 years old has also helped me prepare for the speed and physicality of the SWPL.
Balancing school, sport, and personal life can be challenging—how do you maintain that balance?
It is tricky at times, especially when I am missing school when I am away with the national team and I have time out each week to train with Hearts Women. I think I am quite organised, and I try to use my time well. I’ve always liked to keep busy so that helps too.
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