David Turnbull, born on the 10th of July 1999 in Scotland, is currently a 26-year-old professional footballer. This central midfielder, known for his high work rate and powerful shots, plies his trade at Cardiff City where he wears the number 14 jersey. Turnbull stands at a sturdy 6ft (1.85m), and tips the scales at 12st 1lb (77kg).
In July 2009, Turnbull started his professional journey when he joined the Scottish Premiership outfit Motherwell as a trainee. It was the 2017-2018 season when he got his first taste of top-tier Scottish football, building up to two first team appearances in league matches. The following season saw a major leap for Turnbull as he made 30 first team appearances, netting an impressive 15 goals in the process. This was certainly a remarkable scoring record for a midfielder, and a testament to his influence on the pitch. Turnbull continued with solid performances in the subsequent seasons at Motherwell, making a combined total of seven appearances and scoring one goal for the team.
Turnbull's talents didn't go unnoticed, and in August 2020 he made a significant leap in his career by transferring to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. The reported fee for this transfer was around £3.3m. At Celtic, Turnbull's growth as a player continued to unfold. His first season at Celtic saw him make 31 first team appearances and score eight goals, a solid return for a player in his position. Across his tenure with Celtic, which lasted until 2024, he made a total of 100 appearances, contributing to the scoreboard with 25 goals.
After a successful stint at Celtic, Turnbull hit the road and moved from Scotland's top-tier football scene to England. He signed with League One side Cardiff City in February 2024 for a transfer fee believed to be in the region of £2m. Since his transfer, he has been a mainstay in the Cardiff City line-up, making a total of 36 first team appearances in his first two seasons. As of the current season (2025 - 2026), Turnbull has added a further 17 appearances.
Despite not being a prolific goal scorer, Turnbull was able to find the back of the net during Cardiff City's campaign in the League Cup 2025-2026. He ended the tournament with one goal in four appearances. He also participated in the EFL Trophy 2025 - 2026 for Cardiff City with two starts to his name.
