Ethan David Bristow (born 27 November 2001) is a professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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. Born in England, he plays for the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team.

Career

Reading

Bristow signed his first professional contract with

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in October 2019, with the contract lasting until 2021. Bristow made his debut for

on 5 September 2020 in a 3–1

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victory over

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

Tranmere Rovers

On 14 June 2022,

announced the signing of Bristow to a two-year contract.

Minnesota United

On 18 July 2023, it was announced that Bristow had signed with

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side

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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

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, with effect from January 2024. Bristow made 13 appearances with the ''Hatters'', and played a role in County winning the

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title.

Return to Tranmere Rovers

On 4 June 2025, Bristow returned to League Two side Tranmere Rovers on a one-year deal.

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

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match against

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Career statistics

International

:''Scores and results list Saint Kitts and Nevis' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Brsitow goal.

Honors

Stockport County *

: 2023–24

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bristow, Ethan 2001 births Living people Footballers from Maidenhead Saint Kitts and Nevis men's footballers Saint Kitts and Nevis men's international footballers English men's footballers English people of Saint Kitts and Nevis descent Sportspeople of Saint Kitts and Nevis descent Men's association football defenders Reading F.C. players Tranmere Rovers F.C. players Minnesota United FC players Stockport County F.C. players English Football League players Major League Soccer players Saint Kitts and Nevis expatriate men's footballers English expatriate men's footballers Saint Kitts and Nevis expatriate sportspeople in the United States English expatriate sportspeople in the United States Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States 21st-century English sportsmen