Ethan Laird
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Ethan Laird

Right Back
England
24 yrs
177 cm
66 kg
right foot

Mercato XI valuation · €4.5M · July 2026

Birmingham City

Current Team

Birmingham City

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Ethan Laird

Ethan Laird

Defender·Birmingham City
18Tkl · 16Int

Performance Summary

Season snapshot

Season Rating

6.8/10
Appearances22
Minutes943

Tackles / G

0.8

Int / G

0.7

Duel Win %

59%

Aerials Won

40

Clean Sheets

4

Pass Acc.

81.4%

Season
2025/2026How we count

Tackles

18

Interceptions

16

Appearances

22

Rating

6.79

Detailed stats

Player Statistics

Assists

1

Shots

16

Shots on Target

2

Shot Accuracy

13%

Big Chances Created

3

Big Chances Missed

2

Hit Woodwork

2

Transfer History

Career moves for Ethan Laird

Total fees: €875K
Jul 1, 2023
Transfer
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
€875K
May 31, 2023
End of loan
Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Aug 15, 2022
Loan
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers
May 31, 2022
End of loan
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Jan 6, 2022
Loan
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth
Jan 5, 2022
End of loan
Swansea City
Swansea City
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Aug 16, 2021
Loan
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Swansea City
Swansea City
May 31, 2021
End of loan
Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Jan 8, 2021
Loan
Manchester United U23
Manchester United U23
Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons

About Ethan Laird

Ethan Laird is a 24-year-old English right back at Birmingham City, where he wears the number 2 shirt. Standing at 177cm and right-footed, he plays in the Championship.

Across 22 appearances and 943 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Ethan Laird has contributed 18 tackles and 16 interceptions to his side's defensive work, also chipping in with 0 goals and 1 assist.

As of July 2026, Mercato XI values Ethan Laird at €4.5M, a figure that has remained broadly steady in recent months. Playing regularly in the Championship, a defined role at Birmingham City, and being at a productive age for a defender all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Ethan Laird play?+

Ethan Laird plays as a right back for Birmingham City, and is 24 years old.

What are Ethan Laird's stats for the 2025/26 season?+

In the 2025/26 season, Ethan Laird has made 22 appearances in the Championship, contributing 18 tackles, 16 interceptions, 0 goals and 1 assist.

How is Ethan Laird's 2026 market value calculated?+

Mercato XI estimates Ethan Laird's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of the Championship. The valuation is recalculated every month.