Ethan Bristow

Ethan Bristow
Ethan Bristow, Stockport County FC
Personal information
Full name Ethan David Bristow
Date of birth (2001-11-27) 27 November 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth Maidenhead, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Positions
Team information
Current team
 Harrogate Town
Number 3
Youth career
–2020 Reading
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 Reading 6 (0)
2022–2023 Tranmere Rovers 46 (1)
2023–2025 Minnesota United 9 (0)
2024 → Stockport County (loan) 13 (0)
2025–2026 Tranmere Rovers 19 (0)
2026– Harrogate Town 0 (0)
International career‡
2023– Saint Kitts and Nevis 5 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12:00, 8 August 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 15:03, 30 March 2026

Ethan David Bristow (born 27 November 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a left wing-back or left-back for National League club Harrogate Town. Born in England, he plays for the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team.

Career

Reading

Bristow signed his first professional contract with Reading in October 2019, with the contract lasting until 2021.

Bristow made his debut for Reading on 5 September 2020 in a 3–1 EFL Cup victory over Colchester United.

On 20 May 2022, Reading confirmed that Bristow would leave the club upon the expiration of his contract.

Tranmere Rovers

On 14 June 2022, Tranmere Rovers announced the signing of Bristow to a two-year contract.

Minnesota United

On 18 July 2023, it was announced that Bristow had signed with Major League Soccer side Minnesota United on a deal until 2025 for an undisclosed fee. On 4 February 2025, Bristow and Minnesota mutually agreed to terminate his contract.

Stockport County (loan)

In December 2023 he signed on loan for Stockport County, with effect from January 2024. Bristow made 13 appearances with the Hatters, and played a role in County winning the EFL League Two title.

Return to Tranmere Rovers

On 4 June 2025, Bristow returned to League Two side Tranmere Rovers on a one-year deal. On 12 May 2026, Tranmere announced he would be leaving in the summer once his contract expired.

Harrogate Town

On 8 August 2026, Bristow joined National League club Harrogate Town.

International career

As a youth, Bristow was included in the Saint Kitts and Nevis squad for the 2018 Concacaf Under-20 Championship. In November 2023, he was called up to the senior national team for a 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League B match against Saint Lucia.

Career statistics

Club

As of end of 2025–26 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Reading 2020–21 Championship 001020—30
2021–22 Championship 601010—80
Total 602030—110
Tranmere Rovers 2022–23 League Two 461102020511
Minnesota United 2023 MLS 9000—30120
2024 MLS 0000—0000
Total 9000—30120
Stockport County (loan) 2023–24 League Two 130000000130
Tranmere Rovers 2025–26 League Two 190001010210
Career total 9313060601081
  1. ↑ Includes FA Cup, U.S. Open Cup
  2. ↑ Includes EFL Cup
  3. 1 2 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  4. ↑ Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup

International

As of match played 30 March 2026
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Saint Kitts and Nevis 202310
202421
202500
202620
Total 51
Scores and results list Saint Kitts and Nevis' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Bristow goal.
List of international goals scored by Ethan Bristow
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 11 June 2024 Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis  Bahamas 1–0 1–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honors

Stockport County

References

  1. ↑ "Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Reading" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 23. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  2. 1 2 Ethan Bristow at Soccerbase
  3. ↑ Ethan Bristow at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  4. ↑ "Ethan Bristow". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  5. ↑ "Ethan Bristow pens professional contract until 2021". www.readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  6. ↑ "Reading 3–1 Colchester United: Lucas Joao hat-trick sees Royals through to EFL Cup second-round". Wokingham Paper. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.[dead link]
  7. ↑ "CONTRACTS OFFERED AND ACADEMY TALENT GIVEN DEALS". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  8. ↑ "Ethan Bristow arrives at Prenton Park!". tranmererovers.co.uk/. Tranmere Rovers F.C. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  9. ↑ "Minnesota United Acquire Defender Ethan Bristow | Minnesota United FC". MNUFC.
  10. ↑ "Minnesota United and Defender Ethan Bristow Mutually Agree to Part Ways | Minnesota United FC". MNUFC.
  11. ↑ "County agree terms for MLS defender". Stockport County. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  12. ↑ MNUFC. "MNUFC Loans Ethan Bristow Out to Stockport County F.C. | Minnesota United FC". MNUFC. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  13. ↑ "Stockport bring in MLS defender Bristow on loan". BBC Sport. 28 December 2023.
  14. ↑ "Notts County 2–5 Stockport: Hatters seal League Two title with emphatic win". Sky Sports. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  15. ↑ "Ethan Bristow returns to Rovers on one-year contract". www.tranmererovers.co.uk. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  16. ↑ "Tranmere Rovers: Omari Patrick and Kristian Dennis among 12 leaving". BBC Sport. 12 May 2026. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
  17. ↑ "Left wing-back Bristow signs for Town". www.harrogatetownafc.com. 8 August 2026. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  18. ↑ "SKNFA Under 20 CONCACAF Team Released". Nevis Pages. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  19. ↑ "Nine Loons Called Up for International Duty". Minnesota United. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  20. ↑ "Efecto Messi: ningún equipo de la MLS tiene más jugadores convocados para la Fecha FIFA que el Inter Miami" (in Spanish). Claro Sports. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  21. 1 2 "Ethan Bristow". MLS Soccer. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  22. ↑ "Games played by Ethan Bristow in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  23. ↑ "Games played by Ethan Bristow in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  24. ↑ "Games played by Ethan Bristow in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  25. 1 2 "Games played by Ethan Bristow in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  26. ↑ "Games played by Ethan Bristow in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  27. ↑ "Ethan Bristow". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  28. ↑ "Saint Kitts & Nevis vs. Bahamas". National Football Teams. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
  29. ↑ "League Two: 2023/24: Current table". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
    "Stockport: Squad details: 2023/24". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 August 2026.