Charlie Taylor (footballer, born 1993)

Charlie Taylor

Taylor playing for Fleetwood Town in 2013
Personal information
Full nameCharles James Taylor[1]
Date of birth18 September 1993[1]
Place of birthYork, England
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Playing positionLeft Back / Left Winger
Club information
Current team
Leeds United
Number21
Youth career
–2011Leeds United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2011–Leeds United24(2)
2012→ Bradford City (loan)3(0)
2012→ York City (loan)4(0)
2013→ Inverness Caledonian Thistle (loan)7(0)
2013–2014→ Fleetwood Town (loan)32(0)
National team
2011England U192(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:03, 25 April 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Charles James "Charlie" Taylor (born 18 September 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays for Leeds United as a defender. 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] Taylor made his league debut for Leeds at left back on 10 September against Crystal Palace, replacing the suspended Aidy White.[8] On his debut, Taylor 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

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 playoff'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 playoff 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 Playoff 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 Leeds 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, Taylor came back into the starting lineup for Leeds on 4 January 2015 in Leeds' FA Cup 1-0 defeat against Sunderland A.F.C..[34] The form of Taylor coming into the side saw regular left back Stephen Warnock sold to Derby County.[35]

After impressing at Left Back for Leeds, Taylor was played as an attacking Left Winger for Leeds under Coach Neil Redfearn as part of a new 4-2-3-1 formation, with Gaetano Berardi going into 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 teamates 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]

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 25 April 2015.
Club statistics
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leeds United 2011–12[39] Championship 200020—40
2014–15[40] Championship 2221010—242
Total 2421030—282
Bradford City (loan) 2011–12[39] 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[41] League Two 32030—7[lower-alpha 2]0420
Career total 702603080872
  1. ↑ Appearance in Football League Trophy
  2. ↑ Four appearances in Football League Trophy, three in League Two play-offs

Honours

Fleetwood Town

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Brown, Tony; Joyce, Michael; Longbottom, David, eds. (2013). English National Football Archive Yearbook 2013. Tony Brown. p. 159. ISBN 978-1-905891-62-7.
  2. ↑ Anderson, John, ed. (2013). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2013–2014. Headline Publishing Group. p. 469. ISBN 978-07553-64138.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "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. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "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. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 "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. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 "Games played by Charlie Taylor in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  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 Site. 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. ↑ 39.0 39.1 "Games played by Charlie Taylor in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
  40. ↑ "Games played by Charlie Taylor in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 "Games played by Charlie Taylor in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 4 November 2013.

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