Jon Taylor

For other people named Jon Taylor, see Jon Taylor (disambiguation).

Jon Peter Taylor (born 20 July 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League Two club Salford City.

Jon Taylor

Jon Taylor in 2025.
Personal information
Full name	Jon Peter Taylor[1]
Date of birth	(1992-07-20) 20 July 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth	Liverpool, England
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.72 m)[2]
Position(s)	Winger
Team information
Current team	Salford City
Number	11
Youth career
0000−2008	Wigan Athletic
2008–2010	Shrewsbury Town
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010–2014	Shrewsbury Town	133[A]	(21)
2014–2016	Peterborough United	68	(14)
2016–2019	Rotherham United	108	(12)
2019–2024	Doncaster Rovers	70	(10)
2024–	Salford City	7	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:57, 24 October 2024 (UTC)

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]

Career statistics

As of end of 2023–24 season

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Shrewsbury Town	2009–10[19]	League Two	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
	2010–11[20]	League Two	20	6	0	0	0	0	2[a]	0	22	6
	2011–12[21]	League Two	33	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	36	0
	2012–13[22]	League One	37	6	1	0	0	0	1[b]	0	39	6
	2013–14[23]	League One	41	9	1	0	1	0	1[b]	0	44	9
	Total		133	21	4	0	2	0	4	0	143	21
Peterborough United	2014–15[24]	League One	24	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	25	3
	2015–16[25]	League One	44	11	4	2	2	0	1[b]	0	51	13
	Total		68	14	5	2	2	0	1	0	76	16
Rotherham United	2016–17[26]	Championship	42	4	0	0	1	0	0	0	43	4
	2017–18[27]	League One	25	4	1	0	1	0	5[c]	1	32	5
	2018–19[28]	Championship	41	4	1	0	2	0	0	0	44	4
	Total		108	12	2	0	4	0	5	1	119	13
Doncaster Rovers	2019–20[29]	League One	28	6	3	0	1	0	3[b]	0	35	6
	2020–21[30]	League One	25	4	1	0	1	0	2[b]	0	29	4
	2021–22[31]	League One	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
	2022–23[32]	League Two	11	0	1	0	0	0	2[b]	0	14	0
	2023–24[33]	League Two	3	0	0	0	0	0	2[b]	0	5	0
	Total		70	10	5	0	2	0	9	0	86	10
Career total			379	57	16	2	10	0	19	1	424	60

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.^[34] It was actually Danny Taylor who played in this match, whilst Jon Taylor was an unused substitute.^[35] Therefore, unless corrected, Jon Taylor always has one less football league appearance than what is stated on Soccerbase.

Honours

Rotherham United

• EFL League One play-offs: 2018^[36]

References

1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Doncaster Rovers" (PDF). 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. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
18. "Trialist winger signs one-year deal". www.salfordcityfc.co.uk. 20 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
19. "Games played by Jon Taylor in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
20. "Games played by Jon Taylor in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
21. "Games played by Jon Taylor in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
22. "Games played by Jon Taylor in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
23. "Games played by Jon Taylor in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
24. "Games played by Jon Taylor in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
25. "Games played by Jon Taylor in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
26. "Games played by Jon Taylor in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
27. "Games played by Jon Taylor in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
28. "Games played by Jon Taylor in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
29. "Games played by Jon Taylor in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
30. "Games played by Jon Taylor in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
31. "Jon Taylor | Football Stats | Doncaster Rovers | Season 2021/2022 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
32. "Jon Taylor | Football Stats | Doncaster Rovers | Season 2022/2023 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
33. "Games played by Jon Taylor in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
34. "Games played by Jon Taylor in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
35. "Burton Albion 1–1 Shrewsbury". BBC Sport. 15 January 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
36. Scott, Ged (27 May 2018). "Rotherham United 2–1 Shrewsbury Town". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 May 2018.

External links

• Jon Taylor at Soccerbase