Gerald Gisjiel Taylor Dosman (born 28 May 2001) is a Costa Rican footballer who plays as a right-back for Liga FPD club Deportivo Saprissa. He has previously played for Uruguay de Coronado and Heart of Midlothian.
He has also represented Costa Rica, at the 2024 Copa América.
Club career
Early career From Manzanillo, Limón, in the south-east of Costa Rica, Taylor started his career playing for C.S. Uruguay de Coronado in the Segunda División de Costa Rica before progressing his career at Deportivo Saprissa. He signed a new deal with the club in March 2022, keeping him under contract until June 2026. He scored his first league goal for Deportivo Saprissa in November 2023 against Pérez Zeledón.
He scored his first goal in the CONCACAF Champions Cup for Saprissa against Philadelphia Union in February 2024.
Hearts On 10 July 2024, Taylor signed for Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) on a season-long loan deal.
Style of play Known as a versatile player, he started his career playing centrally but developed his career at Deportivo Saprissa playing at right-back. He can also play in midfield.
International career He made his debut for the senior Costa Rica on 25 March 2023 against Martinique national football team in the CONCACAF Nations League. He scored his first goal for the senior Costa Rica team against Grenada in June 2024.
Career statistics International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsCosta Rica202310202471202510202620Total111
Scores and results list Costa Rica's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Taylor goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Gerald TaylorNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition18 June 2024Kirani James Athletic Stadium, St. George's, Grenada3–03–02026 FIFA World Cup qualifying
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