Terry Taylor (footballer) explained

Terry Taylor
Full Name:Terence Charles Taylor[1]
Birth Date:29 June 2001
Birth Place:Irvine, Scotland
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Charlton Athletic
Clubnumber:12
Youthyears1:2009–2017
Youthclubs1:Aberdeen
Youthyears2:2017–2020
Youthclubs2:Wolverhampton Wanderers
Years1:2019–2021
Clubs1:Wolverhampton Wanderers
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:Grimsby Town (loan)
Caps2:13
Goals2:0
Years3:2021–2023
Clubs3:Burton Albion
Caps3:58
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:Charlton Athletic
Caps4:5
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2016–2018
Nationalteam1:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps1:9
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2018
Nationalteam2:Scotland U18
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2019–
Nationalteam3:Wales U21
Nationalcaps3:10
Nationalgoals3:2
Club-Update:17:10, 30 September 2023 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:12:10, 26 July 2023 (UTC)

Terence Charles Taylor (born 29 June 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Charlton Athletic.

Born in Scotland, he represented Wales at under-21 international level.

Club career

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Taylor made his first team debut for Wolverhampton Wanderers, whose academy he had progressed from after moving from his hometown Aberdeen, on 30 October 2019 in an EFL Cup tie against Aston Villa.[2] He had also been part of the club's pre-season tour of China, where he played in the club's Premier League Asia Trophy Final victory against Manchester City.[3]

Grimsby Town (loan)

On 7 September 2020, Taylor joined Grimsby Town on a season-long loan, with manager Ian Holloway stating Taylor was in line for his debut in an EFL Trophy tie with Harrogate Town the next day.[4] [5] After getting injured and missing out on Holloway's final five games before his resignation and not playing any games under new manager Paul Hurst, Wolves recalled Taylor in the winter transfer window.[6]

Burton Albion

On 1 February 2021, Taylor joined League One side Burton Albion on a permanent deal, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal.[7]

Charlton Athletic

On 26 July 2023, Taylor signed for Charlton Athletic on a three-year deal.[8]

International career

Taylor played for both Scotland and Wales as a youth and qualifies for Wales through his mother, whose family are all Welsh, and was born in Cardiff.[9] He represented Scotland at under-17 and under-18 level.[10] He made his debut for the Wales under-21 team on 19 November 2019 as a second-half substitute in the 1–0 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina. He went on to represent the under-21 side a further 5 times, captaining them as well.[11]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wolverhampton Wanderers2019–20Premier League000010000010
2020–21Premier League0000000000
Wolverhampton Wanderers total000010000010
Grimsby Town (loan)2020–21League Two13000001[12] 0140
Burton Albion2020–21League One160000000160
2021–22League One16020101[13] 0200
2022–23League One26030103[14] 0330
Burton Albion total58050200040690
Charlton Athletic2023–24League One5000101[15] 070
2024–25League One0000000000
Charlton Athletic total500010001070
Career total76050400060910

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed. 20 October 2020. Premier League. 21 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Aston Villa 2–1 Wolves. BBC Sport. 30 October 2019.
  3. Web site: Wolves edge Man City to win Asia Trophy. Premier League. 20 July 2019.
  4. Web site: Holloway on Terry Taylor and his other transfer plans. 7 September 2020. Grimsby Telegraph.
  5. Web site: Grimsby sign Taylor on loan from Wolves. BBC Sport.
  6. Web site: Exclusive: Wolves terminate midfielder deal. 6 January 2021. Football Insider 247.
  7. Web site: BURTON ALBION SIGN TERRY TAYLOR FROM WOLVES. Burton Albion F.C.. 1 February 2021. 1 February 2021.
  8. News: DONE DEAL : TERRY TAYLOR IS AN ADDICK. Charlton Athletic Official Site . 26 July 2023 . 26 July 2023.
  9. Web site: Taylor voices Wales hope in Scottish accent. BBC Sport.
  10. Web site: Terry Taylor Scotland. scottishfa.co.uk. 8 September 2020.
  11. Web site: Wales Football – dragonsoccer – Welsh International Football. dragonsoccer.co.uk.
  12. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
  13. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
  14. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
  15. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy