Ethan Laird
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Ethan Laird 2025/2026 season stats
As a left back, Ethan Laird has appeared in 20 Championship matches this season, totalling 862 minutes at an average rating of 6.44. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 20 | 862 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 6.44 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.86 |
| Total | 22 | 943 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 18 | 6.48 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Shots | 14 | 1.50 | 98 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 64 |
| Shot accuracy | 14.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.21 | 96 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.73 | 98 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.52 | 99 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.10 | 98 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.80 | 67 |
| Chances created | 7 | 0.73 | 74 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.31 | 91 |
Ethan Laird has taken 14 shots with 2 on target (14% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 62 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 98th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Ethan Laird has 1 assist and 8 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 123 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 438 | 45.70 | 65 |
| Accurate passes | 362 | 37.80 | 67 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Long balls won | 12 | 1.25 | 18 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.21 | 50 |
| Backward passes | 71 | 7.41 | 78 |
| Passes (final third) | 69 | 7.20 | 72 |
Ethan Laird has completed 362 of 438 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 65th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 10 | 1.04 | 93 |
| Dribble attempts | 20 | 2.09 | 90 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 50 |
| Duels won | 86 | 8.98 | 99 |
| Aerials won | 34 | 3.55 | 78 |
| Touches | 790 | 82.50 | 98 |
| Possession lost | 185 | 19.32 | 95 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.52 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 27 | 2.82 | 100 |
| Dispossessed | 10 | 1.04 | 92 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 1.98 | 95 |
Ethan Laird completes 10 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 86 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.77 | 64 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 0.84 | 45 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.46 | 78 |
| Clearances | 48 | 5.01 | 55 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 35 | 3.65 | 51 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.42 | 67 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Ethan Laird makes 17 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 48 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 51 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.84 | 48 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.21 | 68 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 35 | 3.65 | 100 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Ethan Laird has committed 8 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly left back (6 appearances), also at right back (2) and right wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Ethan Laird previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 34 | 2,244 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 46 | 7.10 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 288 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3.63 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 142 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 25 | 2,001 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 69 | 7.26 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 32 | 2,533 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 49 | 6.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 26 | 1,987 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 37 | 6.77 |
About Ethan Laird
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Ethan Laird has scored 1 assist across 20 appearances (9 starts), totalling 862 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Ethan Laird has attempted 14 shots with 2 on target, a 14% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Ethan Laird has created 7 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 10 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (50% success rate). Ethan Laird has contributed 8 key passes and 21 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Ethan Laird has registered 17 tackles (8 won), 14 interceptions, and 48 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 362 from 438 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Ethan Laird has won 86 of 144 total duels.
Discipline
Ethan Laird has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 27.
About Ethan Laird
Ethan Laird is a 24-year-old defender playing for Birmingham City in the Championship, representing England. Ethan Laird is right-footed and wears the number 2 shirt. Born on 5 August 2001.
Most recent appearance
Ethan Laird's most recent match was away at Bristol City on November 13th. Birmingham City won 2-1. Ethan Laird played 20 minutes with a match rating of 6.14.
Recent matches
- October 2nd1-1 drawatPortsmouth(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 13th2-1 winvsBristol City(20 mins, rating 6.14)
- March 13th2-1 winvsPreston North End(65 mins, rating 6.99)
- September 14th1-1 drawatHull City(40 mins, rating 6.59)
- December 7th2-0 winvsWrexham(2 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Ethan Laird and Birmingham City are next in action on May 7th against Swansea City in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Swansea City vs Birmingham City match preview.
Teammates at Birmingham City
Ethan Laird currently plays alongside Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Demarai Gray, Marvin Ducksch, Jhon SolĂs, Seung-ho Paik, Tomoki Iwata, Alex Cochrane, James Beadle, Bradley Mayo, Ethan Laird, Patrick Roberts, Kanya Fujimoto, August Priske, Carlos Vicente, Jay Stansfield, Phil Neumann, Kyogo Furuhashi, Marc Leonard, Scott Wright, Dael Fry, Ryan Allsop, Jack Robinson, Christoph Klarer and Lee Buchanan at Birmingham City.