Joel Paul Antonio Taylor (born 24 March 1996) is an English footballer who plays as a left-back for club Hednesford Town.
Career Stoke City Taylor began his career at Stoke City where he progressed through their Academy and signed a professional contract in 2014. Taylor joined League One side Rochdale on loan in January 2017. He made his Football League debut on 4 February 2017 against Bristol Rovers. He was released by Stoke at the end of the 2016–17 season.
Kidderminster Taylor joined Kidderminster Harriers in June 2017. On 4 December 2018, Taylor was loaned out to Halesowen Town until 5 January 2019.Taylor to join Yeltz, harriers.co.uk, 4 December 2018 The deal was later extended for one month further.Heaton added to squad, harriers.co.uk, 4 January 2019 He returned to Kidderminster on 8 February 2019.Taylor back with Harriers, harriers.co.uk, 8 February 2019
Chester On 21 May 2019, Chester confirmed the signing of Taylor on a one-year deal.
Chesterfield On 8 December 2020, Taylor joined Chesterfield for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut later that day, in a 1–0 victory over Sutton United.
Notts County On 13 July 2021, Taylor joined Chesterfield's rivals Notts County on a two-year deal, signing for an undisclosed fee.
On 12 November 2022, Taylor joined Dagenham & Redbridge on a two-month loan deal.
On 13 March 2023, Taylor departed Notts County after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.
Wealdstone The day after his release from Notts County, Taylor joined National League play-off hopefuls Wealdstone. Taylor was released by Wealdstone at the end of the 2022-2023 season.
Chester On 30 May 2023, it was announced that Taylor would be rejoining Chester on a one-year deal.
Hednesford Town On 27 May 2024, Taylor joined Northern Premier League Division One West club Hednesford Town.
Honours
Hednesford Town Northern Premier League Division One West play-offs: 2025 Northern Premier League Play Offs: 2025-26
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStoke City U232016–17————3Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy030Stoke City2016–17Premier League0000000000Rochdale (loan)2016–17League One1000000010Kidderminster Harriers2017–18National League North29041—2One appearance in FA Trophy, one in National League North play-offs03512018–19National League North27200—00272Total56241—20623Halesowen Town (loan)2018–19SFL Premier Division Central9000—0090Chester2019–20For FA Cup second qualifying round: For FA Cup second qualifying round replay: For FA Trophy third qualifying round: National League North30020—603802020–21For FA Cup second qualifying round: For FA Cup third qualifying round: National League North7030—00100Total37050—60480Chesterfield2020–21National League160——20180Notts County2021–22National League20040—302702022–23National League2110—0031Total22150—30301Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)2022–23National League70——1080Wealdstone2022–23National League South30——0030Chester2023–24National League North26050—10320Career total1773191001802144
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