Joe Taylor (footballer, born 2002)
Joseph William John Taylor (born 18 November 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Huddersfield Town and is a Wales under-21 international. Club careerKing's Lynn TownTaylor began his career in the academy at Norwich City, before being released at the age of 15. After a period at Swaffham Town, Taylor signed for King's Lynn Town at the age of 16.[4] Taylor signed a one-year contract extension King's Lynn in December 2020.[5] Taylor joined Eastern Counties League Premier Division club Wroxham on loan ahead of the 2021–22 season, making his debut on the opening day against Walsham-le-Willows.[6] In his first home match, Taylor scored a hat-trick as his side thrashed Thetford Town 7–2.[7] In October 2021, Taylor was recalled by King's Lynn after scoring 21 goals in just thirteen appearances[8] and made his National League debut off of the bench in a 1–0 home defeat to Solihull Moors.[9] Peterborough UnitedOn 15 November 2021, Taylor joined Championship club Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year deal, initially joining up with the club's under-23 squad.[10] In December 2021, it was reported that Taylor had been impressing in the under-23 squad and would begin training with the first-team.[11] After scoring a hat-trick in a Premier League Cup quarter-final victory against Charlton Athletic,[12] Taylor made his first-team debut four days later on 8 March 2022 in a 1–1 draw with second-placed AFC Bournemouth.[13] He scored his first goal for Peterborough in an EFL Cup win over Plymouth Argyle on 10 August 2022.[14] Luton TownOn 31 January 2023, Taylor signed for Championship club Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.[15] On 5 August 2023, Taylor signed for League Two club Colchester United on a season-long loan.[16] He was recalled from his loan on 8 January 2024.[17] On 9 January 2024, Taylor signed for League One club Lincoln City for the remainder of the season.[18] He made his debut the following weekend in the 1–1 draw against Wycombe Wanderers.[19] He scored his first goal against Exeter City on 17 February 2024 to secure a 1–0 win.[20] He won the EFL League One Player of the Month and the EFL Young Player of the Month for March 2024, following 6 goals and an assist which included his first professional hat-trick in the 5–0 win over Bristol Rovers.[21][22][23] He would win Lincoln City's Golden Boot, after scoring 10 goals in his 19 games for the club.[24] Huddersfield TownOn 10 January 2025, Taylor signed for League One club Huddersfield Town on a four-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee.[25] International careerIn September 2022 Taylor made his debut for the Wales national under-21 football team in the starting line-up for the 2–0 friendly match defeat against Austria under-21.[26][27] Career statistics
HonoursLuton Town Individual References
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