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Jon Taylor
Full nameJon Peter Taylor[1]
Birth date20 July 1992 (age 34)
Birth placeLiverpool, England
Height5.6 ft (1.72 metres)[2]
PositionWinger
CurrentclubRadcliffe
Youthyears 1−2008
Youthclubs 1Wigan Athletic
Youthyears 22008–2010
Youthclubs 2Shrewsbury Town
Years 12010–2014
Clubs 1Shrewsbury Town
Caps 1133
Goals 121
Years 22014–2016
Clubs 2Peterborough United
Caps 268
Goals 214
Years 32016–2019
Clubs 3Rotherham United
Caps 3108
Goals 312
Years 42019–2024
Clubs 4Doncaster Rovers
Caps 470
Goals 410
Years 52024–2025
Clubs 5Salford City
Caps 528
Goals 51
Years 62025–
Clubs 6Radcliffe
Caps 621
Goals 61
Club-update13:36, 22 February 2026 (UTC)

Jon Peter Taylor (born 20 July 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Radcliffe.

Career

Shrewsbury Town

After being released as a youth trainee by Wigan Athletic, Taylor moved to Shrewsbury Town in 2008, having been recommended to the club by former Shrewsbury midfielder, Tony Kelly.[3] Whilst still a youth player, he featured for Shrewsbury's first team sporadically in the 2009–10 season under manager Paul Simpson, making his début as a substitute in a League Two 1–0 away win against Chesterfield on 2 January 2010.[4]

Taylor signed his first professional contract at Shrewsbury prior to the 2010–11 season, and made his first home start against Burton Albion on 1 February 2011, scoring twice in a 3–0 home win[5] under new manager Graham Turner. He went on to make 22 appearances that season, scoring six goals, and earning the plaudits of his manager and then Shrewsbury captain Ian Sharps,[5][6] as well as winning the Football League Young Player of the Month award for February 2011.[7]

Having been linked with a move to Scottish clubs Motherwell or Aberdeen, Taylor signed a new two-year deal at Shrewsbury Town on 23 June 2011, following emergency talks with Graham Turner,[8] and made 36 appearances in all competitions in the 2011–12 season where they secured promotion up to League One.[9]

Not having scored a first team goal since March 2011, Taylor rediscovered his goal scoring touch in a 2–1 away defeat at Leyton Orient on 10 November 2012,[10] and scored five more times in the 2012–13 season to help steer Shrewsbury clear of relegation during their first season in League One.

Taylor signed another two-year contract extension at Shrewsbury Town on 21 June 2013,[11] making his 100th appearance in all competitions against MK Dons on 3 August 2013. He ended the 2013–14 season as Shrewsbury's top scorer, with nine goals in League One, although this was ultimately not enough to prevent the club's relegation.[12]

Peterborough United

Following Shrewsbury Town's relegation to League Two, Taylor signed for Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee on 4 June 2014.[13]

Rotherham United

On 3 August 2016, Taylor signed for Rotherham United for an undisclosed fee, understood to be a "club record deal". He agreed a three-year contract.[14] On 30 May 2019 the club announced that Taylor would be leaving at the end of the season, as his contract expired.[15]

Doncaster Rovers

Doncaster Rovers signed Taylor on 9 August 2019 on a two-year deal with an option on a third.[16] On 15 May 2024, the club announced he would be released in the summer when his contract expired.[17]

Salford City

On 20 July 2024, following a successful trial period, Taylor joined League Two side Salford City on a one-year deal.[18]

Radcliffe

On 8 May 2025, Taylor agreed to join National League North side Radcliffe on a two-year deal.[19]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shrewsbury Town2009–10[20]League Two2000000020
2010–11[21]League Two20600002[a]0226
2011–12[22]League Two330201000360
2012–13[23]League One37610001[b]0396
2013–14[24]League One41910101[b]0449
Total1332140204014321
Peterborough United2014–15[25]League One243100000253
2015–16[26]League One441142201[b]05113
Total68145220107616
Rotherham United2016–17[27]Championship424001000434
2017–18[28]League One25410105[c]1325
2018–19[29]Championship414102000444
Total1081220405111913
Doncaster Rovers2019–20[30]League One28630103[b]0356
2020–21[31]League One25410102[b]0294
2021–22[32]League One3000000030
2022–23[33]League Two11010002[b]0140
2023–24[34]League Two3000002[b]050
Total70105020908610
Salford City2024–25[35]League Two28120002[b]0321
Career total4075818210021145661
  1. ^ Appearances in League Two play-offs
  2. ^ Appearance in Football League Trophy
  3. ^ 2 appearances in 2017–18 EFL Trophy. 3 appearances in 2017–18 EFL League One play-offs

Footnotes

A.  Soccerbase incorrectly states that Jon Taylor played for Shrewsbury Town in a match against Burton Albion on 16 January 2010.[36] It was actually Danny Taylor who played in this match, whilst Jon Taylor was an unused substitute.[37] Therefore, unless corrected, Jon Taylor always has one less football league appearance than what is stated on Soccerbase.

Honours

Rotherham United

References

  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Doncaster Rovers". English Football League. p. 27. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Jon Taylor - Midfielder - First Team - Doncaster Rovers". Doncaster Rovers F.C. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Jon Taylor Player Profile". Shrewsweb. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Chesterfield 0–1 Shrewsbury Town". BBC Sport. 2 January 2010. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  5. ^ "Shrewsbury 3–0 Burton Albion". BBC Sport. 1 February 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  6. ^ "Ian Sharps praises Shrewsbury Town's Jon Taylor". Shropshire Star. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  7. ^ "Taylor named Young Player of the Month". The Football League. 21 March 2011. Archived from the original on 1 December 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  8. ^ "Shrewsbury Town winger Jon Taylor decides to stay". BBC Sport. 23 June 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  9. ^ "Shrewsbury Town 1–0 Dagenham & Redbridge". BBC Sport. 28 April 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  10. ^ "Leyton Orient 2–1 Shrewsbury". BBC Sport. 10 November 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  11. ^ "Taylor and Goldson sign". Shrewsweb. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  12. ^ "Shrewsbury FC Player Appearances Past & Present". Soccerbase. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  13. ^ "Peterborough United sign Shrewsbury Town's Jon Taylor". BBC Sport. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  14. ^ "'Dynamic' Jon to be a major asset - Stubbs". 3 August 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  15. ^ "Jon Taylor, Ryan Williams and Richie Towell leaving Rotherham United". Rotherham Advertiser. 30 May 2019.
  16. ^ "Rovers strengthen with Taylor addition". Doncaster Rovers F.C.. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  17. ^ "Tommy Rowe: Doncaster midfielder one of seven released by club". BBC Sport. 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  18. ^ "Trialist winger signs one-year deal". www.salfordcityfc.co.uk. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  19. ^ "Jon Taylor becomes first summer arrival". radcliffefc.com. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
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  33. ^ "Jon Taylor | Football Stats | Doncaster Rovers | Season 2022/2023 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
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  37. ^ "Burton Albion 1–1 Shrewsbury". BBC Sport. 15 January 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  38. ^ Scott, Ged (27 May 2018). "Rotherham United 2–1 Shrewsbury Town". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 May 2018.