Ethan Laird

Ethan Benjamin Laird (born 5 August 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for EFL Championship club Birmingham City. Laird is a graduate of Manchester United's youth system and made his first-team debut for the club in a UEFA Europa League game in November 2019. He spent time on loan at Milton Keynes Dons, Swansea City, AFC Bournemouth and Queens Park Rangers. In the 2021–22 season, he helped Bournemouth gain promotion to the Premier League by finishing as runners-up in the Championship. He spent the 2022–23 season on loan at Queens Park Rangers before joining Birmingham City, who were relegated to League One at the end of his first season. Laird has played for England at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels. He is also eligible to represent Jamaica at international level.