Ethan Galbraith

Northern Irish footballer

Ethan Galbraith

Galbraith playing for Manchester United U18s in 2017

Personal information
Full name|  Ethan Stuart William Galbraith[1]
Date of birth|  (2001-05-11) 11 May 2001 (age 23)[2]
Place of birth|  Glengormley, Northern Ireland[3]
Height|  5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[4]
Position(s)|  Central midfielder
Team information

Current team

|  Leyton Orient
Number|  22
Youth career
|  Carnmoney Colts
|  Ballyclare Comrades
|  Glentoran
|  Crusaders
0000–2017|  Linfield
2017–2019|  Manchester United
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2019–2023|  Manchester United|  0|  (0)
2021–2022|  → Doncaster Rovers (loan)|  33|  (1)
2022–2023|  → Salford City (loan)|  32|  (4)
2023–|  Leyton Orient|  53|  (7)
International career‡
2016–2017|  Northern Ireland U17|  5|  (0)
2018|  Northern Ireland U19|  3|  (0)
2019–2022|  Northern Ireland U21|  19|  (1)
2019–|  Northern Ireland|  4|  (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:00, 29 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:54, 18 November 2024 (UTC)

Ethan Stuart William Galbraith (born 11 May 2001) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL League One club Leyton Orient and the Northern Ireland national team.

Galbraith left Linfield to join the Manchester United academy in 2017. He made his first-team debut for United in a UEFA Europa League match against Astana in November 2019. He spent the 2021–22 season on loan at Doncaster Rovers. Galbraith represented Northern Ireland at under-17, under-19, under-21 levels. He made his senior international debut at the age of 18, against Luxembourg, in September 2019.

## Club career

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Galbraith played for Carnmoney Colts, Ballyclare Comrades, Glentoran, Crusaders and Linfield in his youth.[5] In 2017, he left Linfield and joined the youth academy of English club Manchester United on a one-year scholarship, before signing a two-year professional contract with the club in May 2018.[6] On 28 November 2019, he made his senior debut in a UEFA Europa League match against Kazakh team Astana, coming on as an 89th-minute substitute for Tahith Chong.[7] In October 2020, Galbraith signed a new three-year contract with United, with the option of an extra year.[8]

### Doncaster Rovers and Salford City loans

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He joined League One club Doncaster Rovers on a season-long loan in August 2021.[9] On 26 October, Galbraith scored his first goal for Doncaster, scoring the equaliser in a 1–1 draw with Cambridge United with a strike from 30 yards.[10] Manager Richie Wellens praised his performances, predicting that he would go on to have a long and successful career.[11] Galbraith described his spell at Doncaster as a "great experience" despite the team being relegated.[12]

On 1 September 2022, Galbraith joined League Two side Salford City on a season-long loan, managed by former United youth coach Neil Wood.[13] He scored his first goal for the club on 8 October in a 1–0 win against Northampton Town, Salford's first win against their opponents.[14]

On 16 May 2023, Galbraith confirmed that he will leave Manchester United at the end of 2022–23 season.[15]

### Leyton Orient

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On 29 June 2023, Galbraith signed for Leyton Orient.[16]

## International career

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Galbraith made five appearances for Northern Ireland at under-17 level and three appearances at under-19 level.[17] He has made 19 appearances and scored one goal at under-21 level.[17] Galbraith made his senior international debut at the age of 18 on 5 September 2019, in a friendly match against Luxembourg which finished as a 1–0 win.[18]

## Playing style

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Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough described Galbraith as the country's version of Spanish international midfielders Xavi and Andrés Iniesta.[19] Neil Wood has described him as technically gifted, and as a player who "can pick a pass and has all the different varieties of delivery".[20]

## Career statistics

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### Club

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As of match played 22 April 2023[2]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition  Club  | Season  | League  | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Europe  | Other  | Total

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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals
Manchester United U21 | 2019–20[21] | — | — | — | — | — | 3[a] | 1 | 3 | 1
2020–21[22] | — | — | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0
Total  | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1
Manchester United | 2019–20[21] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | — | 1 | 0
2020–21[22] | Premier League  | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0
2021–22[23] | Premier League  | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0
Total  | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0
Doncaster Rovers (loan)  | 2021–22[23] | League One | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[a] | 0 | 36 | 1
Salford City (loan)  | 2022–23[24] | League Two | 32 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4[a] | 0 | 38 | 4
Career total  | 65 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 79 | 6

1. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
2. ^ Appearance in the UEFA Europa League

### International

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As of match played 18 November 2024[25]
Appearances and goals by national team and year  National team | Year | Apps | Goals

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Northern Ireland | 2019 | 1 | 0
2020 | 1 | 0
2024 | 2 | 0
Total | 4 | 0

## References

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1. ^ "2019/20 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
2. ^ a b Ethan Stuart William Galbraith at Soccerway. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
3. ^ Anka, Carl (30 August 2020). "Manchester United's breakthrough star – Ethan Galbraith". The Athletic. Retrieved 12 September 2020.(Subscription required.)
4. ^ "Ethan Galbraith Profile, News & Stats". Premier League. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
5. ^ Hanna, Gareth (22 May 2018). "Who is Ethan Galbraith? All you need to know about Manchester United's Northern Ireland youth international". Belfast Telegraph. Archived from the original on 6 September 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
6. ^ "Under-17 international earns deal at Old Trafford". Irish Football Association. 21 May 2018. Archived from the original on 27 April 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
7. ^ Thompson, Gemma (28 November 2019). "FC Astana 2 Manchester United 1". Manchester United. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
8. ^ "Galbraith signs new United contract until June 2023". Manchester United. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
9. ^ "Ethan Galbraith: Manchester United youngster joins League One side Doncaster Rovers on loan". BBC Sport. 13 August 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
10. ^ "Doncaster 1-1 Cambridge: Ethan Galbraith earns point for Rovers in draw". Sky Sports News. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
11. ^ Hoden, Liam (4 November 2021). "Doncaster Rovers boss backs Manchester United loanee Ethan Galbraith for 'great career' following latest Northern Ireland call". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
12. ^ Killen, Stephen (10 March 2022). "'It shows' — Manchester United loanee Ethan Galbraith delivers Doncaster loan verdict". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
13. ^ Flintham, Jack (1 September 2022). "Manchester United youngster Ethan Galbraith joins Salford City on loan". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
14. ^ "Northampton 0-1 Salford: Ethan Galbraith nets first-half winner to seal win at Sixfields". Sky Sports. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
15. ^ "Galbraith Confirms United Departure". Manchester United FC. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
16. ^ "Orient sign NI midfielder Galbraith & striker Agyei". BBC Sport. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
17. ^ a b "E. Galbraith". besoccer.com. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
18. ^ "Soaking up the atmosphere at Windsor was a dream come true, says top prospect Ethan Galbraith". Belfast Telegraph. 7 September 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
19. ^ Fullerton, Gareth (5 November 2020). "'Ethan Galbraith is Northern Ireland's Iniesta or Xavi' says Ian Baraclough". Belfast Live. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
20. ^ Fullerton, Gareth (29 July 2022). "Manchester United youngster Ethan Galbraith on the right path, says coach Neil Wood". Belfast Live. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
21. ^ a b "Games played by Ethan Galbraith in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
22. ^ a b "Games played by Ethan Galbraith in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
23. ^ a b "Games played by Ethan Galbraith in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
24. ^ "Games played by Ethan Galbraith in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
25. ^ "Ethan Galbraith". EU-Football.info. Retrieved 2 February 2022.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ethan Galbraith.

* Profile at the Leyton Orient F.C. website
* Ethan Galbraith – UEFA competition record (archive)
* Ethan Galbraith at Soccerway
* Ethan Galbraith at National-Football-Teams.com

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Leyton Orient F.C. - current squad

* 2 James
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* 7 Agyei
* 8 Brown
* 10 Graham
* 11 Archibald
* 12 Currie
* 13 Howes
* 15 Ball
* 16 Warrington
* 17 Donley
* 18 Pratley (c)
* 19 Beckles
* 20 Perkins
* 21 O'Neill
* 22 Galbraith
* 23 Kelman
* 24 Keeley
* 25 Byrne
* 26 Phillips
* 27 Jaiyesimi
* 28 Clare
* 29 Obiero
* 30 Avgoustidis
* 31 Welch
* 32 Pegrum
* 33 Smith-Kouassi
* 34 Chinedu
* 35 Sterling
* 36 Carter
* 37 Lamb
* Head Coach: Wellens

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Leyton Orient F.C. Player of the Year

* 2018: Bonne
* 2019: Clay
* 2020: N/A
* 2021: Vigouroux
* 2022: Vigouroux
* 2023: Vigouroux
* 2024: Galbraith

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