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Charlie Taylor (footballer, born 1993)

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Charlie Taylor
Taylor with Leeds United in 2016
Personal information
Full name Charles James Taylor[1]
Date of birth (1993-09-18) 18 September 1993 (age 31)[2]
Place of birth York, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.76 m)[3]
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Southampton
Number 21
Youth career
0000–2011 Leeds United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2017 Leeds United 93 (3)
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)
2017–2024 Burnley 194 (1)
2024– Southampton 6 (0)
International career
2011 England U19 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:09, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Charles James Taylor (born 18 September 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Premier League club Southampton. He is a former England U19 international.

Club career

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Early career

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Born in York,[4] 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.[5] 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 matches.[5] 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".[6]

He capped his first year as a scholar by turning professional after signing a three-year contract at the club in May 2011.[7] 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.[8]

Senior debut and loan moves

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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.[9] He made his Championship debut for Leeds at left-back on 10 September against Crystal Palace, replacing the suspended Aidy White.[10] He gained an assist for Ross McCormack's goal who scored the opener of the match in Leeds' 3–2 victory.[10] Despite a promising debut, Taylor was dropped for the following match against Bristol City with White coming back into the team.[11] Taylor was named as an unused substitute in the 3–0 loss against rivals Manchester United in the League Cup on 20 September 2011.[12] 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.[13][14]

Taylor joined League Two outfit Bradford City on an initial one-month loan on 1 January 2012 to gain further first-team experience.[15][16] Bradford decided against extending the loan after it expired, having made four appearances.[17]

Taylor joined hometown club York City, who were newly promoted to League Two, on an initial one-month loan on 30 August 2012.[18] He made his debut two days later in a 3–1 home victory over Oxford United.[19] Despite being second to Jamal Fyfield in the left-back pecking order, the loan was extended for a second month on 28 September 2012.[20] Having made five appearances for York, Taylor returned to Leeds on 26 October 2012, shortly before the expiration of the loan.[19][21]

He joined Scottish Premier League club Inverness Caledonian Thistle on loan until the end of the 2012–13 season on 25 January 2013.[22]

Fleetwood Town (loan)

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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.[23] Taylor made his debut for Fleetwood Town on the same day, playing in a 2–0 defeat against Southend United.[24] After impressing in his first month at the club, on 6 November, Taylor's loan was extended until January 2014.[25] After extending Taylor's loan, manager Graham Alexander announced his delight in being able to keep Taylor,[26] with Taylor earning rave reviews for his performances.[27] On 17 December, his loan was extended to the end of the season.[28]

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.[29] 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.[30]

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.[31]

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 teammate Antoni Sarcevic.[32]

Leeds return

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2014–15 season

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On 1 August, Taylor was assigned the number 21 shirt for the 2014–15 season.[33] Taylor made his first start for Leeds since returning from loan on 12 August 2014, starting the League Cup match against Accrington Stanley.[34] Taylor replaced Stephen Warnock in Leeds' 1–0 victory against Bolton Wanderers on 30 August.[35]

After the then captain Stephen Warnock suffered an injury in a league match against Derby County on 30 December 2014, Taylor came back into the starting line-up on 4 January 2015 in Leeds' FA Cup 1–0 defeat against Sunderland.[36] The form of Taylor coming into the team saw regular left-back Warnock sold to Derby.[37]

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.[38]

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.[39]

Taylor scored his second goal for the club on 25 April in a 2–1 win against Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday.[40] On 2 May 2015, Taylor was also nominated for Young Player of the Year Award, but missed out to Lewis Cook.[41]

2015–16 season

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Taylor celebrating a goal for Leeds United in 2015

On 19 September 2015, Taylor scored the winner for Leeds against Milton Keynes Dons in a 2–1 victory, with an impressive solo goal running from his own half before scoring a left footed shot.[42]

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.[43]

On 30 April 2016, at the club's 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.[44]

After Taylor had been linked with several Premier League clubs including Liverpool, West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City, Leeds owner Massimo Cellino said in June 2016 that he had approached Taylor's agent about extending Taylors contract.[45]

2016–17 season

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On 2 August 2016, with speculation still linking Taylor with a move to the Premier League, Leeds announced they had rejected a transfer request from Taylor to leave the club, with the club advising that chairman Massimo Cellino had said Taylor would not be sold.[46] On 22 August, after Leeds's 2–0 victory against Sheffield Wednesday Taylor proclaimed I am contracted until the end of this season, so if they (Leeds) do not want to sell me, then I am under contract. It is up to them and their decision and if they keep me, then I will be until then.[47]

Taylor stayed at the club. On 29 December 2016, Taylor missed his first Leeds match after 52 consecutive starts, in the match against Aston Villa in a 1–1 draw after picking up an achilles injury against Preston North End in the previous match.[48] The injury would keep Taylor out for several months, also added to the form of Left-back Gaetano Berardi, Taylor was unable to reclaim his place in the team.

In the final match of the season with Leeds missing out on the play-offs bar an almost impossible mathematical goal difference swing, it was revealed by Head coach Garry Monk that Taylor had refused to play for Leeds in the final match. As a result of the refusal, Taylor was fined two weeks wages by the club with Monk proclaiming "I'm hugely disappointed with Charlie. I think he's been terribly advised all season."[49]

On 17 May 2017, it was announced that Taylor had been offered a two-year contract with the club in line with EFL regulations.[50]

Burnley

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On 6 July 2017, Taylor signed a four-year contract with Premier League club Burnley. Since Taylor was under 24, Burnley owed Leeds United compensation, which was due to be set at a tribunal.[51][52][53] On 25 July 2017, it was reported by the Yorkshire Evening Post that the clubs had agreed on a compensation of between £6 million and £7 million to be paid by Burnley to Leeds United for the player, avoiding the need for a tribunal decision.[54]

On 28 October 2023, in a 2–1 loss to AFC Bournemouth, Taylor scored his first goal for Burnley in his 198th appearance for the club.[55] On 21 May 2024, after Burnley's relegation, the club said they offered him a new contract.[56]

Southampton

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On 1 July 2024, Taylor signed a two-year contract with Premier League club Southampton, following the expiry of his contract at Burnley.[57] He made his debut for the club on 24 August 2024 in a 1–0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest after he replaced Joe Aribo in the 76th minute.[58]

International career

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In October 2011, Taylor made his debut for the England under-19 team, playing in two of the three matches in the Limoges Tournament to help England earn a win in the overall tournament.[14] His debut came as a substitute against Portugal, before starting against Ukraine.[14]

Career statistics

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As of match played 4 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Leeds United 2011–12[59] Championship 2 0 0 0 2 0 — 4 0
2012–13[19] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2013–14[60] Championship 0 0 — 0 0 — 0 0
2014–15[61] Championship 23 2 1 0 1 0 — 25 2
2015–16[62] Championship 39 1 3 0 1 0 — 43 1
2016–17[63] Championship 29 0 0 0 3 0 — 32 0
Total 93 3 4 0 7 0 — 104 3
Bradford City (loan) 2011–12[59] League Two 3 0 1 0 — — 4 0
York City (loan) 2012–13[19] League Two 4 0 — — 1[c] 0 5 0
Inverness Caledonian Thistle (loan) 2012–13[19] Scottish Premier League 7 0 1 0 0 0 — 8 0
Fleetwood Town (loan) 2013–14[60] League Two 32 0 3 0 — 7[d] 0 42 0
Burnley 2017–18[64] Premier League 11 0 1 0 2 0 — 14 0
2018–19[65] Premier League 38 0 2 0 0 0 5[e] 0 45 0
2019–20[66] Premier League 24 0 1 0 1 0 — 26 0
2020–21[67] Premier League 29 0 0 0 3 0 — 32 0
2021–22[68] Premier League 31 0 0 0 1 0 — 32 0
2022–23[69] Championship 33 0 5 0 3 0 — 41 0
2023–24[70] Premier League 28 1 1 0 1 0 — 30 1
Total 194 1 10 0 11 0 5 0 220 1
Southampton 2024–25[71] Premier League 6 0 0 0 2 0 — 8 0
Career total 338 4 19 0 20 0 13 0 390 4
  1. ^ Includes FA Cup, Scottish Cup
  2. ^ Includes Football League Cup/EFL Cup
  3. ^ Appearance in Football League Trophy
  4. ^ Four appearances in Football League Trophy, three in League Two play-offs
  5. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League

Honours

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Fleetwood Town

Burnley

Individual

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