Ed Turns
Edward James Turns is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Exeter City. He is a former Wales under-21 national international.
Club career
Brighton & Hove Albion
Turns debuted for the Brighton first-team in a 2–0 EFL Cup win over Swansea City on 22 September 2021. He was involved in a Premier League matchday squad for the first time on 15 December, remaining as an unused substitute in the 1–0 home loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
On 13 January 2023, Turns signed for EFL League Two club Leyton Orient on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut for The O's the next day, playing in his first ever professional league game where he picked up a yellow card in the 0–0 home draw against Barrow.
Turns scored his first professional goal on 7 February, opening the scoreline in the 2–0 away win over Crewe. Four days later, he scored again, scoring the equaliser, earning Leyton Orient a point in the 1–1 away draw at Walsall. Turns helped Orient to promotion to League One, being confirmed during their 2–0 defeat at Gillingham on 18 April. Four days later, Turns played in the 2–0 home win over Crewe,
securing the league title.
Signing new Brighton contract
On 3 July 2023, Turns signed a new contract with Brighton & Hove Albion that runs until June 2025, with a club option for an extra year.
Second loan spell with Leyton Orient
On 1 August 2023, Turns returned to Leyton Orient, this time on a season-long loan.
On 1 February 2024, after being recalled early from his loan at Leyton Orient, Turns went on loan to League Two side Crewe Alexandra until the end of the season. He made his Crewe debut two days later in their goal-less draw at Tranmere Rovers. In his third appearance, he scored his first Crewe goal in the side's 3–1 win at Stockport County on 13 February 2024.
Exeter City
On 3 February 2025, Turns transferred to Exeter City for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-and-a-half year contract. Turns made his debut for Exeter in an FA Cup - 4th Round tie with Premier League side, Nottingham Forest. Exeter held Nottingham Forest to a 2–2 draw and lost the fixture 4–2 on penalties. Turns was sent off in the 87th minute of the match.
International career
Turns was called up to the Wales under-21 squad in March 2022 for the 2023 European under-21 Championship qualifying matches against Switzerland and Bulgaria. He made his debut for the Young Dragons almost three months later on 11 June, playing the whole match of the 1–0 home defeat against the Netherlands in a Euro qualifier.
Honours
Leyton Orient