Greg Taylor, a footballer born on the 5th of November 1997, is a Scotland-born talent best known for his diligent performances in the defensive line, operating largely as a left back. Currently playing his trade for Celtic, where he sports the number 3 jersey, the 27-year-old stands at 5ft 8in (1.73m) and weighs in at 9st 12lb (63kg). Taylor's exploits on the pitch haven't gone unnoticed by his native Scotland, earning him caps for the national team.
According to Transfermarkt, the Scotsman's talents are currently valued around £6m, a testament to his integral role within his current club. With a contract at Celtic due to expire on the 30th of June 2025, and only 4 months remaining, talks of his future continue to garner interest.
Taylor's football journey began with Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership in 2015. His debut season of 2015 - 2016 was not marked by many first-team appearances, but he firmly established himself as a regular in the subsequent seasons, displaying consistent performances for the next four campaigns at Kilmarnock.
In September 2019, Taylor transferred to Glasgow giants Celtic, marking his current tenure. In his initial 2019 - 2020 season, Taylor made a modest 12 appearances, but quickly became a regular figure in the following seasons, with his tenacity and performances earning him consistent starts and an increasing number of goals scored as the seasons progressed. Taylor's current 2024 - 2025 season sees him continue to contribute to Celtic's cause with 22 first-team appearances so far.
Taylor's time at Celtic has also seen him participate in esteemed tournaments and competitions. The 2023 - 2024 Champions League saw him start for Celtic in six matches. Additionally, in the 2024 - 2025 League Cup, he was on the scoring charts with a goal from his two starts and two substitute appearances. Similarly, in the 2024 - 2025 Scottish Cup, he managed a starting appearance and even represented Scotland in the 2022 - 2024 Euro Qualifiers. The 2024 - 2025 Champions League saw him dominate the starting lineup in eight matches, demonstrating his enduring importance to the Celtic side.
