| Name: | Steven Caldwell |
| Nationality: | Scottish |
| Date of Birth: | 12/09/1980 |
| Height: | 5' 11" (180cm) |
| Weight: | 11st 5lbs (72.18kg) |
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| Clubs: | Newcastle, Sunderland, Blackpool (loan), Bradford City (loan), Leeds United (loan) |
| Position: | Defender |
Birthplace: Stirling
International Honours: Scottish International
The Scottish defender missed a number of games in the 07/08 season for the Clarets after sustaining a torn tendon injury in the home game against Southampton in October 2007.
However, after working hard to get back to full fitness, he became a regular in Owen Coyle's defence.
A threat from set pieces, the hard-tackling former Sunderland man gives experience and strengthens up the Burnley back line.
Caldwell's leadership and commitment to the club will be an asset in the 2008/09 season
Burnley completed the signing of Steven Caldwell from Sunderland, minutes before the transfer deadline in January 2007.
The centre-back signed a three-and-a-half year deal at Turf Moor for an initial £200,000. A further £200,000 will be payable to Sunderland at a later date.
Caldwell, 26, who has captained Sunderland this season, moved to the Stadium of Light from first club Newcastle United in June, 2004 on a free transfer and has been one of the club's most consistent performers.
The experienced defender had broken into the first team at St James' Park in the 2000/01 season, but failed to hold down a regular place and made the short move to Wearside.
Stirling-born Caldwell, a full Scottish international, had loan spells with Bradford City, Blackpool and Leeds United while with Newcastle.
At Sunderland, he quickly established a solid partnership with Gary Breen in the Black Cats' Championship winning title season of 2004/05.
He made 80 appearances for Sunderland, one of the last coming in the 2-2 draw against Burnley in December.
Caldwell was appointed club captain soon after his arrival at Turf Moor, replacing Wayne Thomas.
Season 2007 - 08
| Competition | Apps (as sub) |
Goals | Yellow Cards |
Red Cards |
| League | 26 (3) | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| League Cup | 2 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career History: | ||||
| Club | Season | Comp. | Apps (as sub) |
Goals |
| Burnley | 2006 - 07 | League | 16 (1) | 0 |
| Sunderland | 2006 - 07 | League | 11 (0) | 0 |
| Sunderland | 2005 - 06 | League | 23 (1) | 1 |
| League Cup | 2 (0) | 0 | ||
| Sunderland | 2004 - 05 | League | 41 (0) | 4 |
| FA Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| League Cup | 2 (0) | 1 | ||
| Leeds United | 2003 - 04 | League | 13 (0) | 1 |
| Newcastle | 2003 - 04 | League | 3 (2) | 0 |
| League Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| Euro Cups | 0 (1) | 0 | ||
| Newcastle | 2002 - 03 | League | 12 (2) | 1 |
| League Cup | 1 (0) | 0 | ||
| Euro Cups | 1 (1) | 0 | ||
| Bradford City | 2001 - 02 | League | 9 (0) | 0 |
| Blackpool | 2001 - 02 | League | 6 (0) | 0 |
| Newcastle | 2001 - 02 | Euro Cups | 0 (3) | 0 |
| Newcastle | 2000 - 01 | League | 5 (2) | 0 |
| League Cup | 1 (0) | 1 | ||
