Scottish defender Greg Taylor, born on 5 November 1997, is renowned as a key player for Celtic Football Club, where his primary position is left back. With a height of 5ft 8in (1.73m) and weighing in at 9st 12lb (63kg), Taylor is easily recognisable on the pitch in his number 3 jersey. Outside of his club commitments, Taylor has also had the honour of representing his country, earning caps for the Scotland national team.
According to Transfermarkt, Taylor's market value is estimated to be around £6.5m. His current contract with Celtic is due to expire on 30 June 2025, leaving him with just over half a year left at the club.
Taylor's career trajectory began with Kilmarnock in the Premiership, with his introduction to the first team coming in the 2015-2016 season where he made a single appearance. The following seasons saw his name on the teamsheet increasingly, with 34 league appearances in the 2016-2017 season, 38 in the 2017-2018 season, and 36 in the 2018-2019 season during which he also netted a goal. His final season at Kilmarnock, namely 2019-2020, saw him make a brief first-team participation with two appearances, following his transfer to Celtic later that same year.
Since joining Celtic in September 2019 for an undisclosed fee, Taylor has impressed fans and critics alike with consistent performances and a fair share of goals. His first season, 2019-2020, saw him make 12 first team appearances in league matches. The following season, 2020-2021, witnessed a considerable increase with 26 appearances. This trend continued with Taylor featuring 24 times in the 2021-2022 season, and 31 times in the 2022-2023 season along with three goals. His most recent full season, 2023-2024, witnessed further growth with 35 first team league appearances and another three-goal haul. His contribution to the current 2024-2025 season, so far, includes eight league games.
Beyond his league contributions, Taylor has also been crucial in Celtic's campaigns in domestic cups and Europe. He played six times in the Champions League 2023-2024 season for Celtic, was a key contributor to the club's League Cup run in 2024-2025, with a starting place in one match and two appearances as a substitute, and also started four times in the Scottish Cup in the 2023-2024 season. Internationally, he represented Scotland in the Euro Qualifiers 2022-2024 with two starts, and competently started three times in the Champions League 2024-2025 season for Celtic.
