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Andreas Hountondji on his two years at Burnley, Jamie Vardy and Fabio Celestini

Andreas Hountondji reflects on his two years at Burnley…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 8:00 AM
Andreas Hountondji on his two years at Burnley, Jamie Vardy and Fabio Celestini
Key Things to Know
  • Andreas Hountondji reflected on his Burnley career, working with new manager Fabio Celestini, and learning from Jamie Vardy.
  • The 24-year-old forward recently earned back-to-back starts under Celestini after loans at Standard Liege and St Pauli.
  • Hountondji scored his first Burnley goal during a 4-1 defeat to Lincoln City that preceded Nicky Hayen's exit.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Burnley forward Andreas Hountondji reflected on his time at Turf Moor, learning from Jamie Vardy, and working under new manager Fabio Celestini. After signing from Caen in July 2024 and spending loan spells at Standard Liege and St Pauli, the 24-year-old Benin international has earned back-to-back starts under Celestini following previous manager Nicky Hayen's departure.

Hountondji praised teammate Vardy's movement and mentality, stating he previously watched videos of the striker to improve his own game. He also noted that while his first Burnley goal came in a 4-1 defeat at Lincoln City, Celestini's arrival has established solid tactical basics and improved team mentality ahead of their clash with Cardiff City.

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