Gerald Taylor, born May 28th, 2001 now aged 23, hails from the warm heartlands of Costa Rica. His expertise on the soccer field lies chiefly in the defensive role, employing his right back skills predominantly for Hearts. Taylor's physicality shows in his 1.82m (5ft 11in) height and he carries a weight of 71kg (11st 2lb). Fans and teammates alike recognise him frequently by his signatory number 82 jersey. Besides club football, Taylor's prowess has also given him the chance to don the Costa Rican national team's colours.
Financially speaking, Taylor's current market value hovers around £205K, as per details available on the Transfermarkt webpage. His contract with Hearts remains valid for 10 more months, culminating on June 30th, 2025.
Following the timeline of his career, Taylor first made his presence felt in the debut season of 2021-2022 with Saprissa. He showcased his growing capability through 17 first team appearances. As the season moved from 2022 to 2023, Taylor's growth continued unabated, evidenced by his participation in 36 first team appearances. His most successful stint with Saprissa yet came in the 2023-2024 season, where he made 39 first team appearances, and opened his goal-scoring tally with two successful attempts.
The 2024-2025 season saw Taylor move to the frosty pitches of Scotland, trading Saprissa for Hearts. His debut season with Hearts has seen him making four first team appearances so far.
Additionally, Taylor's talent resulted in him joining the ranks for the League Cup 2024-2025 season with Hearts. In addition, he found his footing in Europa League Qualifiers 2024-2025 for Hearts. His national commitments didn't take a backseat either, finding himself selected for the Copa America 2024 for Costa Rica, where he started once and came off the bench on another occasion.
