Ethan joined Brentford B in the summer of 2023 from his boyhood club Hibernian.

The talented forward came through the ranks with Hibs and was a part of their development squad, also turning out for Hibs in the Under-19 UEFA Youth League, the club’s first appearance in the competition in their history.

Laidlaw played four times for the side in the European competition and found the net once against FC Nantes.

The side’s run in the tournament ended with defeat to German side Borussia Dortmund. Laidlaw has also featured for Scotland Under-18s in matches against Wales in March 2023, having also been part of the Under-17 set up.