E. Laidlaw

E. Laidlaw is a 21-year-old central midfielder at Falkirk, rated 38.4 overall by Field Insider's model. A young player, he has been a fringe squad member this season (8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 1.14 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Laidlaw.

On the season, Laidlaw graded 1 for current form (age-blind), on 0 goals, 0 assists and 1.139 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Laidlaw, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 38. At 21 Laidlaw is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 7.7 reflects that trajectory.

38.4

Ratingi

developing / rotation level

0.9

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

Minutes

limited game time

1.14

Def. actions / 90

light defensive volume

Output in context · Falkirk finished 10th of 12 · a relegation-threatened side

Apps

1.14

Def. / 90

Tackles

—

Interceptions

Clean sheets

1.14 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — light defensive volume across 1 appearance. Doing that for a relegation-threatened side (10th of 12) is harder than the bare numbers suggest: a back line under more pressure has to defend more often and protects fewer leads, so the volume — and any clean sheets — carry real weight.

Watch points

Game time. Only 8% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 38.4 overall — developing / rotation level. Defensively he reads as light defensive volume (1.14 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). At 21 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (97/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %8%

Available fixtures2 of 2

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 901.139

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Pass accuracy %66

Cards / 900

Foul involvement / 903.418

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~9), then tapers with age. At 21, Laidlaw sits on 7.7, still climbing toward its peak. The blue line is Laidlaw's projected Rating — 38.4 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Transfer history

FalkirkJun 2026 – now

Brentforduntil Jun 2026

About E. Laidlaw

E. Laidlaw is a 21-year-old central midfielder who plays for Falkirk. Falkirk currently sit 10th of 12 in the Premiership.

This season

In the current season, E. Laidlaw has made 1 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 79 minutes, averaging a 6.2 match rating over his last 1 rated games.

Recent matches

August 1, 2026: 0-2 loss at home vs ST Mirren (79 minutes, 6.2 rating)

E. Laidlaw's next match is on August 29, 2026, when Falkirk face Celtic away in the Premiership.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates E. Laidlaw at 38.4 with a Season form score of 0.9. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

E. Laidlaw's career has also included time at Brentford.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.