David Turnbull was born on 10 July 1999 in Scotland and is now recognised as a skilled central midfielder for Cardiff City. Standing at an imposing 6 feet (1.85m) tall and weighing in at a solid 12st 1lb (77kg), he adds presence to any midfield. Currently, the number 14 graces the back of his jersey.
Born and bred in Scotland, it's no surprise that Turnbull's career took seed in the Scottish Premiership. He became a part of Motherwell's youth system in July 2009. His professional introduction came much later, in the 2017-2018 season, where he managed two league appearances. By the 2018-2019 season, he was making a definitive mark with 30 team appearances and an impressive 15 goals. In his final two seasons with Motherwell, he wasn't as frequently deployed but still managed a goal in the 2019-2020 season.
Having caught the eyes of the selectors, Turnbull was snapped up by Celtic in August 2020 for around £3m. During his first season, Turnbull appeared in 31 matches and netted eight goals. His following season was slightly less prolific but admirable all the same with 25 appearances and six goals. The 2022-2023 season saw a balanced output with Turnbull making 28 appearances while netting four goals. Despite a slightly truncated run of 16 appearances in the 2023-2024 season, Turnbull did manage to score seven commendable goals.
However, by February 2024, it was time for a change. Turnbull bid adieu to the Scottish Premiership, making a £2m transfer to Cardiff City in the English Championship. There, he made 17 appearances in his opening season, cementing his place in the squad. So far, in the current 2024-2025 season, Turnbull has played in 19 matches and scored once, hopefully signalling the start of another high-yielding spell.
