Ethan Walker

For the lacrosse player, see Ethan Walker (lacrosse).

Glenn Ethan Walker (born 28 July 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger^[2] for Scottish Championship club Ayr United.^[3]

Ethan Walker

Walker with Preston North End U18 in October 2017
Personal information
Full name	Glenn Ethan Walker[1]
Date of birth	(2002-07-28) 28 July 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	Preston, England
Position(s)	Winger
Team information
Current team	Ayr United
Number	21
Youth career
0000–2018	Preston North End
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2022	Preston North End	1	(0)
2019–2020	→ Altrincham (loan)	2	(0)
2020	→ Stalybridge Celtic (loan)	4	(0)
2020–2021	→ Carlisle United (loan)	16	(0)
2021–2022	→ AFC Fylde (loan)	7	(1)
2022–2024	Blackburn Rovers	0	(0)
2023–2024	→ Morecambe (loan)	8	(1)
2024	→ Oldham Athletic (loan)	3	(0)
2024–	Ayr United	19	(4)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 June 2025

Club career

Preston North End

Walker signed his first professional contract in October 2018 and in December 2018, he became the youngest player to appear in a league game for Preston North End when he came on a substitute in a 1–1 draw against Aston Villa at the age of 16 years and 156 days.

On 12 December 2019, Walker joined Altrincham F.C. on loan for the rest of the 2019–20 season.^[4] He was still available to play for Preston's youth team's during his loan spell at Altrincham. However, he was recalled on 14 January 2020^[5] and later on the same month, he joined Stalybridge Celtic on loan instead, until the end of the season along with fellow Preston teammate Adam O'Reilly.^[6]

On 12 September 2020, Walker joined League Two Carlisle United on a season-long loan.^[7] After appearing in four league games for the Cumbrians, Walker was recalled by his parent club Preston North End on 8 January 2021.^[8]

In September 2021, he joined National League North side AFC Fylde on loan for a month.^[9] He returned to Preston after only two games due to injury, but re-joined the Coasters in November until January 2022.^[10] Walker was released at the end of the 2021–22 season.^[11]

Blackburn Rovers

On 30 May 2022, it was announced that Walker had signed for Blackburn Rovers on a two-year deal.^[12]

Playing for Rovers' youth team as a striker, in his first twelve months at Ewood Park he scored seven goals in 19 appearances.

On 1 September 2023, it was announced that Walker had joined Morecambe on loan for the 2023–24 season.^[13] On 2 January 2024, it was announced Walker had been recalled from his spell at Morecambe & had joined Oldham Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season.^[14]

On 18 May 2024, it was confirmed Walker will be leaving the club at the end of his contract.^[15]

Ayr United

On 18 June 2024, it was announced Walker will join Ayr United on 1 July when his contract at Blackburn Rovers expires.^[16]

Career statistics

As of match played 21 August 2022^[17]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Preston North End	2018–19	Championship	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	2019–20	Championship	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
	2020–21	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2021–22	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	0
Altrincham (loan)	2019–20	National League North	2	0	0	0	0	0	2[a]	0	4	0
Stalybridge Celtic (loan)	2019–20[18]	Northern Premier League	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	5	0
Carlisle United (loan)	2020–21	League Two	16	0	0	0	0	0	1[b]	0	17	0
AFC Fylde (loan)	2021–22	National League North	7	1	0	0	0	0	2[a]	0	9	1
Career total			30	1	0	0	2	0	5	0	37	1

1. Appearances in FA Trophy
2. Appearances in EFL Trophy