Introducing Gerald Taylor, born in Costa Rica on the 28th of May 2001, currently aged 23. He's a defender, particularly serving his efforts as a right-back for Hearts Football Club. Taylor stands at 5ft 11in (1.82m) and weighs in at 11st 2lb (71kg). Notably, he dons the number 82 jersey for his team. Apart from his contributions to club football, Taylor has also been a representative of Costa Rica on the international stage.
According to Transfermarkt, Taylor's current market value situates itself around the region of €250k, which is approximately £212k. His current contract duration with Hearts is on the clock, with the expiry date approaching on the 30th of June 2025, eight months from now.
Examining his career trajectory, Taylor first made his mark in January 2021 when he joined Saprissa in the Primera División, located in his home country, Costa Rica. Within his debut season (2021-2022), he marked his presence during 17 league matches as a first-team player. He built upon this in his second season (2022-2023) making appearances in 36 league matches. By his third season (2023-2024), Taylor had solidified his status as a first-team regular, featuring in 39 league matches and even finding the back of the net on two occasions.
In July 2024, Taylor commenced a new chapter in his career, transferring on loan from Saprissa to Hearts, marking his entrance into the Scottish Premiership. Currently within the 2024-2025 season, Taylor has graced the pitch during five league matches for Hearts.
Impressively, Taylor has earned game time in the 2024-2025 League Cup competition for Hearts, making a start in one match. In addition, he made starts in two Europa League Qualifiers for the same campaign. Internationally, he has also been a part of the 2024 Copa America for Costa Rica, where he was in the starting eleven once and made one appearance as a substitute.
