Charlie Taylor (footballer, born 1993)

Charlie Taylor

Taylor celebrating his first goal for Leeds United in April 2015 at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Personal information
Full name Charles James Taylor[1]
Date of birth (1993-09-18) 18 September 1993[1]
Place of birth York, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2]
Playing position Left Back / Left Winger
Club information
Current team
 Leeds United
Number 21
Youth career
0000–2011 Leeds United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2011– Leeds United 51 (3)
2012 → Bradford City (loan) 3 (0)
2012 → York City (loan) 4 (0)
2013 → Inverness CT (loan) 7 (0)
2013–2014 → Fleetwood Town (loan) 32 (0)
National team‡
2011 England U19 2 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:45, 29 February 2016 (UTC).
† Appearances (goals)

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 22:00, 9 October 2011

Charles James "Charlie" Taylor (born 18 September 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Championship club Leeds United. His primary position is at left back but he can also play as a left winger. He is a former England under-19 international.

Club career

Early career

Born in York, North Yorkshire,[1] Taylor attended Tadcaster Grammar School and played in the junior teams at Leeds United before signing as a scholar with the club upon leaving school in the summer of 2010.[3] During his first year in the youth team, Taylor was a regular for the under-18s, and in the second half of the 2010–11 season established himself in the reserve team, featuring in nine games.[3] While playing for the under-18s against Newcastle United he scored a goal which would be awarded the LFE's 2010–11 Academy & Youth Alliance Goal of the Season in April 2011, with LFE chief executive Alan Sykes describing it as an "incredible strike".[4] He capped his first year as a scholar by turning professional after signing a three-year contract at the club in May 2011.[5] The length of the contract reflected the club's value of the player with fellow youngsters Alex Cairns and twins Lewis and Nathan Turner earning only one-year deals initially.[6]

Senior debut and loan moves

At 17 years of age, Taylor made his first team debut for Leeds as a second half substitute against local rivals Bradford City in the League Cup on 9 August 2011.[7] He made his Championship debut for Leeds at left back on 10 September against Crystal Palace, replacing the suspended Aidy White.[8] He gained an assist for Ross McCormack's goal who scored the opener of the game in Leeds' 3–2 victory.[8] Despite a promising debut, Taylor was dropped for the following game against Bristol City with White coming back into the side.[9] Taylor was named as an unused substitute in the 3–0 loss against rivals Manchester United in the League Cup on 20 September 2011.[10] His appearances in the senior team would lead Taylor to being called up to the England under-19 squad the following month for the Limoges Tournament.[11][12]

Taylor joined League Two outfit Bradford City on an initial one-month loan on 1 January 2012 in order to gain further first team experience.[13][14] Bradford decided against extending the loan after it expired, having made four appearances.[15]

Taylor joined hometown club York City, who were newly-promoted to League Two, on an initial one-month loan on 30 August 2012.[16] He made his debut two days later in a 3–1 home victory over Oxford United.[17] Despite being second to Jamal Fyfield in the left-back pecking order, the loan was extended for a second month on 28 September 2012.[18] Having made five appearances for York, Taylor returned to Leeds on 26 October 2012, shortly before the expiration of the loan.[17][19]

He joined Scottish Premier League side Inverness Caledonian Thistle on loan until the end of the 2012–13 season on 25 January 2013.[20]

Fleetwood Town (loan)

Taylor playing for Fleetwood Town in 2013

On 18 October 2013, Taylor joined Fleetwood Town on a one-month loan after being signed by manager Graham Alexander.[21] Taylor made his debut for Fleetwood Town on the same day, playing in a 2-0 defeat against Southend United.[22] After impressing in his first month at the club, on 6 November, Taylor's loan was extended until January 2014.[23] After extending Taylor's loan, manager Graham Alexander announced his delight in being able to keep Taylor,[24] with Taylor earning rave reviews for his performances.[25] On 17 December, his loan was extended to the end of the season.[26]

Taylor's form helped Fleetwood Town qualify for the play-off's with a fourth placed finish in League Two. Fleetwood Town semi-final opponents were Taylor's old club York City, with Taylor revealing in an interview on 10 May that he wanted to prove people wrong at his former club.[27] On 13 May, it was reported that Taylor had impressed new Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino who was looking at offering Taylor an extended three-year contract, with Taylor's current contract due to expire.[28]

After helping guide Fleetwood Town to the League Two play-off's final against Burton Albion, on 20 May Taylor signed a three-year contract extension at his parent club Leeds United. The deal would keep Taylor at the club until 2017.[29]

On 26 May, Taylor started the League Two play-off final against Burton Albion. Fleetwood gained promotion with a 1-0 victory after a goal from Taylor's team-mate Antoni Sarcevic.[30]

Leeds return

On 1 August, Taylor was assigned the number 21 shirt for the 2014–15 season.[31] Taylor made his first start for Leeds since returning from loan on 12 August 2014, starting the League Cup match against Accrington Stanley.[32] Taylor replaced Stephen Warnock in Leeds' 1-0 victory against Bolton Wanderers on 30 August.[33]

After the then captain Stephen Warnock suffered an injury in a league game against Derby County on 30 December 2014, Taylor came back into the starting lineup on 4 January 2015 in Leeds' FA Cup 1–0 defeat against Sunderland.[34] The form of Taylor coming into the side saw regular left back Warnock sold to Derby.[35]

After impressing at left back, Taylor was played as a left winger for Leeds under Coach Neil Redfearn as part of a new 4-2-3-1 formation, with Gaetano Berardi filling in the left back slot. Taylor scored his first goal for Leeds in a 4–3 loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers.[36]

On 9 April, after rumoured Premier League interest in Taylor and teammates Lewis Cook, Alex Mowatt and Sam Byram, head coach Neil Redfearn challenged Leeds United's owners to keep a hold of their home grown talents.[37]

Taylor scored his second goal for the club on 25 April in a 2–1 win against Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday.[38] On 2 May 2015, Taylor was also nominated for Young Player Of The Year Award, but missed out to Lewis Cook.[39] On 19 September 2015, Taylor scored the winner for Leeds against MK Dons in a 2-1 victory, with an impressive solo goal running from his own half before scoring a left footed shot.[40]

On 19 April, Taylor was nominated for the Leeds United player of the year award, alongside Mirco Antenucci, Liam Bridcutt, Gaetano Berardi and Lewis Cook.[41]

On 30 April 2016, at the clubs annual Player Of The Year Awards, Taylor was named The Fans Player Of The Year for the 2015/16 season. On the same day Taylor also won the Yorkshire Evening Post's Player Of The Year Award [42]

International career

In October 2011, Taylor made his debut for the England under-19 team, playing in two of the three games in the Limoges Tournament to help England earn a win in the overall tournament.[12] His debut came as a substitute against Portugal, before starting against Ukraine.[12]

Career statistics

As of match played 27 December 2015.
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leeds United 2011–12[43] Championship 200020—40
2014–15[44] Championship 2321010—252
2015–16[45] Championship 1610010—171
Total 4131040—463
Bradford City (loan) 2011–12[43] League Two 3010——40
York City (loan) 2012–13[17] League Two 40——1[lower-alpha 1]050
Inverness Caledonian Thistle (loan) 2012–13[17] Scottish Premier League 701000—80
Fleetwood Town (loan) 2013–14[46] League Two 32030—7[lower-alpha 2]0420
Career total 8736040801053
  1. ↑ Appearance in Football League Trophy
  2. ↑ Four appearances in Football League Trophy, three in League Two play-offs

Honours

Fleetwood Town

References

  1. 1 2 3 Brown, Tony; Joyce, Michael; Longbottom, David, eds. (2013). English National Football Archive Yearbook 2013. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 159. ISBN 978-1-905891-62-7.
  2. ↑ Anderson, John, ed. (2013). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2013–2014. London: Headline Publishing Group. p. 469. ISBN 978-07553-64138.
  3. 1 2 "Charlie Taylor signs Leeds United contract". The Press (York). 1 June 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
  4. ↑ "Charlie wins Goal of the Season". Leeds United F.C. 16 June 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
  5. ↑ "Academy youngster earns pro deal". Leeds United F.C. 23 May 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
  6. ↑ "Academy trio offered pro deals". Leeds United F.C. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  7. ↑ "Nunez double seals Cup progress". Leeds United F.C. 9 August 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
  8. 1 2 "McCormack seals United victory". Leeds United F.C. 10 September 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  9. ↑ "Late winner secures United success". Leeds United F.C. 17 September 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  10. ↑ "United slip out of Cup". Leeds United F.C. 20 September 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  11. ↑ "England Vs Ukraine". The Football Association. 10 October 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
  12. 1 2 3 "LUFC Leeds youngster helps England win tournament". Vital Leeds. 10 October 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
  13. ↑ Parker, Simon (1 January 2012). "Leeds youngster joins Bradford City on loan". Telegraph & Argus (Bradford). Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  14. ↑ "Taylor joins Bantams on loan". Leeds United F.C. 1 January 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  15. ↑ "Taylor returns to Leeds". Sky Sports. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  16. ↑ "Clarke Carlisle, Scott Dobie and Charlie Taylor join York City". BBC Sport. 30 August 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  17. 1 2 3 4 "Games played by Charlie Taylor in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  18. ↑ Flett, Dave (28 September 2012). "Scott Dobie released by York City". The Press (York). Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  19. ↑ Flett, Dave (26 October 2012). "Mills: Lee Bullock’s York City career not over". The Press (York). Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  20. ↑ "Inverness CT land Leeds defender Charlie Taylor on loan". BBC Sport. 25 January 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  21. ↑ "Taylor strengthens defence". Fleetwood Town FC Official Site. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  22. ↑ "Southend 2 Fleetwood 0". BBC Sport. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
  23. ↑ "Leeds United's Charlie Taylor extends Fleetwood Town loan deal". BBC Sport. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  24. ↑ "Grezza delighted to keep Charlie at Town". Blackpool Gazette. 7 November 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  25. ↑ "Young Charlie’s been the talk of the Town". Yorkshire Evening Post. 7 November 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  26. ↑ "Taylor extends Fleetwood stay". Sky Sports. 17 December 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
  27. ↑ "Taylor ready to face hometown club". Fleetwood Town FC Official Site. 10 May 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
  28. ↑ "Leeds United: Charlie Taylor set to land new contract". Yorkshire Evening Post. 13 May 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  29. ↑ "CHARLIE SIGNS UP". Leeds United Official Site. 20 May 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
  30. ↑ "Burton 0 - Fleetwood 1 : LEAGUE 2 PLAYOFF FINAL". BBC. 26 May 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
  31. ↑ "SQUAD NUMBERS RELEASED". Leeds United. 1 August 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  32. ↑ "Leeds V Accrington". Leeds United. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  33. ↑ "Leeds Vs Bolton Wanderers". Leeds United official website. 30 August 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  34. ↑ "Sunderland 1 Leeds 0". Sky Sporst. 4 January 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  35. ↑ "Leeds United: Defender Cooper looks set to be Whites’ new captain". Yorkshire Evening Post. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  36. ↑ "Dave Edwards headed home a late winner as Wolves beat Leeds". BBC Sport. 6 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  37. ↑ "Keep young stars, Redfearn challenges Leeds". Yorkshire Evening Post. 9 April 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
  38. ↑ "Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Leeds United". BBC Sport. 25 April 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
  39. ↑ "MOWATT SCOOPS AWARDS NIGHT DOUBLE". Leeds United. 2 May 2015.
  40. ↑ "MK Dons 1-2 Leeds: Chris Wood and Charlie Taylor goals enough for victory". Sky Sports. 19 September 2015.
  41. ↑ "PLAYER OF THE YEAR: TOP 5 VOTE!". Leeds United Official site. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
  42. ↑ "TAYLOR CROWNED PLAYER OF THE YEAR". Leeds United Official site. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
  43. 1 2 "Games played by Charlie Taylor in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  44. ↑ "Games played by Charlie Taylor in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  45. ↑ "Games played by Charlie Taylor in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
  46. 1 2 "Games played by Charlie Taylor in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 December 2015.

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