Ethan Laird is retained at Free Agent until June 2026. The 25-year-old defender earns £5,300 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Ethan Laird
Current Club: Free Agent
🌍 English/Jamaican
💰 Weekly Wage: £5,300/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2026
Contract and Personal Information
Ethan Laird earns 89.7% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Ethan Benjamin Laird is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for EFL Championship club Birmingham City.
Laird was a Manchester United youth system graduate who made his first-team debut in a UEFA Europa League encounter in November 2019.
He’s had loan spells at Queens Park Rangers, Milton Keynes Dons, Swansea City, and AFC Bournemouth. He helped Bournemouth achieve promotion to the Premier League by finishing second in the Championship in 2021-22.
Laird represented England in the under-17, under-18, and under-19 levels. He can also represent Jamaica at the international level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Ethan Laird's contract expire?
Ethan Laird's current contract expires on June 30, 2026.
How much does Ethan Laird earn per week?
Ethan Laird earns approximately £5,300 per week.
Who does Ethan Laird play for?
Ethan Laird currently plays for Free Agent.
What position does Ethan Laird play?
Ethan Laird plays as a defender.
How old is Ethan Laird?
Ethan Laird is 25 years old.
What is Ethan Laird's annual salary?
Annualised, Ethan Laird's basic salary is approximately £275,600 per year (gross weekly wage of £5,300 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Ethan Laird sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Ethan Laird can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2025, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2026.
How many months are left on Ethan Laird's contract?
Ethan Laird has approximately 0 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2026. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Ethan Laird's wage compare to other defenders?
Ethan Laird earns roughly 10% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Ethan Laird is paid 10% of the position average.
When was Ethan Laird born?
Ethan Laird was born on August 5, 2001, making the player 25 years old as of today.