Richard Taylor, a football defensive dynamo, was born on the 2nd of October 2000, making him 24 years of age. An Englishman by birth, Taylor primarily operates as a central defender for the St Mirren dignitaries. Strikingly tall, standing at 1.89m (6ft 2in) and with a robust build of 83kg (13st), he is a commanding presence at the back. He proudly dons the number 5 jersey.
His career witnessed numerous transfers, with his stint at Burnley in the Championship fixture a notable commencement. In July 2019, he relocated from Burnley to Southend United in the National League, an odyssey that demonstrated his flexibility in adapting to new surroundings. In February 2021, Taylor embarked on a brief loan spell to Barnet, only to be recalled back to Southend United in March 2021, thereby signalling the completion of his loan period.
No sooner had June 2021 arrived, Taylor once again heeded the call of a new venture, embarking on yet another journey within the circuit. Following a brief spell with Dagenham & Redbridge in the National League, Taylor moved across the Irish Sea to ply his trade with Waterford in the Republic of Ireland's Premier Division in January 2022. His debut season with Waterford saw him make 28 first team appearances and notch a single goal in league matches.
The allure of the Scottish Premiership beckoned Taylor in January 2023, and he heeded the call to join St Mirren. His first season with the club concluded with a total number of 11 first team appearances in league matches. Taylor upped his appearances the following season (2023-2024), appearing 26 times in league games, while the ongoing 2024-2025 season, at the time of reporting, he has chalked up a tally of 18 appearances and a solitary goal.
Taylor's versatility was on display as he participated in the League Cup 2024-2025 for St Mirren with one appearance as a substitute and started four times in Conference League Qualifiers 2024-2025. His performance flaunted the depth and strength of his abilities to adapt to various competitive games, a testament to his tenacity and resilience.
