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 has also spent time on loan at Milton Keynes Dons, Swansea City and AFC Bournemouth. In the 2021–22 season, he helped Bournemouth gain promotion to the Premier League by finishing as runners-up in the Championship. Laird has played for England at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels. He is also eligible to represent Jamaica at international level.