Greg Taylor, born on 5 November 1997 in Scotland, currently holds a pivotal role in the Celtic defence primarily as a left back. Standing at 5ft 8in (1.73m) and weighing in at a solid 9st 12lb (63kg), he leaves quite an impression on the pitch. On top of his Celtic duties, Taylor dons the number 3 jersey when representing his country in the Scotland national team.
According to Transfermarkt, his current market value sits around a cool £6m. His contract with Celtic is provisionally set to expire on 30 June 2025, giving him a further 5 months with the club.
It was at Kilmarnock that Taylor first joined the ranks of the prestigious Scottish Premiership in July 2015. His debut season saw a stifled start, managing only a single appearance in league matches. Over the years, he persisted and greatly improved, making 34 appearances in the 2016-2017 season, 38 in 2017-2018, and 36 in 2018-2019 where he also netted his first goal. His final season at Kilmarnock in 2019 only saw him appear twice before his move to Celtic.
Joining Celtic in September 2019 for an undisclosed fee, Taylor continued to accelerate his career at an impressive pace. His initial season saw him appear 12 times in matches, which burgeoned to 26 in the 2020-2021 season, and 24 in 2021-2022. In the 2022-2023 season, he played 31 times and bagged three goals, and added further to his scoring record in the 2023-2024 season with an additional three goals in 35 appearances. In the current season of 2024-2025, Taylor has already made his presence known in 21 league matches.
Reflecting his exceptional talents, Taylor has also played on an international scale. He took part in the Euro Qualifiers for Scotland in 2022-2024, with two starts on the cards. For Celtic, he's had six starts in the 2023-2024 Champions League, one start in the Scottish Cup 2024-2025, two starts in the League Cup 2024-2025 with a goal to his name, and finally, eight starts in the Cumbersome Champions League 2024-2025 campaign.
These stats show that Greg Taylor, a proud Scot and a dedicated Celt, is nothing short of a significant force on the football pitch, both in Scotland and internationally. As an integral component of the Celtic back-line, fans and management alike will be keen to see his contract extended beyond its current expiry date.
