Francis Turley, born on 14 January 2006 and hailing from Northern Ireland, is a 20-year-old footballer who seamlessly operates as a central midfielder. Currently, he is enlisted with Ayr United and proudly dons the number 12 jersey. With an appropriate height of 5ft 10in (1.8m) and a well maintained weight of 10st 7lb (67kg), he fits the profile of a proficient and agile midfielder.
The current market value of this talented youngster is approximately £127.5k, as per a report from Transfermarkt.
Starting his journey in the football field as a trainee, Francis joined the ranks at Celtic Football Club in the Scottish Premiership in September 2022. In his debut season of 2024 - 2025, he had the opportunity to showcase his skills in a solitary first team league match. Turley, though being a fresh face then at Celtic, made significant strides in adapting to the environment and level of Scottish football. This experience with Celtic proved to be vital in paving his journey in the sport.
Fast forward to February 2026, and Turley found himself in the midst of a transition, as he was loaned out to Ayr United, a club contending in the Championship in Scotland. In the ongoing 2025-2026 season, Turley has become a regular face in the first team, making six appearances in league matches. Thus, in a short span of time, Francis has managed to embrace and blend into the fast-paced, intense nature of Scottish Championship football, demonstrating his caliber and potential for the future.
