Greg Taylor, a sturdy defender born on the 5th of November, 1997 in the heart of Scotland, fulfils his footballing responsibilities from the left back position for our beloved Celtic Football Club. His figure, standing at a solid 5 feet 8 inches (1.73m), and weighing a lean yet muscular 9 stone 12 pounds (63kg), exhibits the typical traits of an agile full-back. When watching our matches, keep an eye out for the number 3 dancing down the left-side. Take note, Taylor also shows off his defensive prowess on the international stage, representing his homeland Scotland.
Now, in the seemingly capricious world of football transfers and player evaluations, one has to rely on specialised platforms for accurate information. According to Transfermarkt, the man in question boasts a market value of around £5.5m. His contract binds him to our green and white family until the 30th of June, 2025, a mere four months away.
Before donning our hallowed hoops, Taylor began his professional journey at Kilmarnock in the Premiership, back in July of 2015. His maiden season there saw him make a single appearance, but oh, how the eager lad blossomed. Following seasons saw him become a regular fixture - appearing thirty-four times in the 2016-2017 season, thirty-eight in 2017-2018, scoring once in his thirty-six appearances in 2018-2019 and twice in 2019-2020.
In the autumn months of 2019, Taylor was acquired by Celtic from Kilmarnock for a hush-hush fee. And didn't we reap the dividends? His time at Parkhead has been marked by consistent performances across multiple campaigns. Indeed, his debut season saw him take to the pitch twelve times in the league, followed by twenty-six outings in the 2020-2021 season, twenty-four in 2021-2022, thirty-one (alongside netting three goals) in 2022-2023 and thirty-five (again with three goals) during the 2023-2024 season. As fans, we savour the delightful unpredictability of football. In this season, Taylor contributed in twenty-two league matches, and we wait with bated breath for what remains of the campaign.
But his contributions have not been restricted to home soil. Oh no, Taylor tested himself in the crucible of the Champions League during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 terms, making six and eight starts respectively. He even found the net once during two starts in the League Cup 2024-2025, while making appearances in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025, and Euro Qualifiers from 2022 to 2024 for Scotland. 'Impossible' is not a word in Taylor's dictionary, and why should it be? He's a Celt, after all.
