Connor Taylor (footballer, born 2001)

Connor Taylor (born 25 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Bristol Rovers.

Taylor spent his youth at Port Vale's academy and Stafford Rangers before signing a one-year scholarship with Stoke City in September 2019.

[15] Taylor made his senior debut for the "Potters" on 21 April 2021, coming on as a 17th-minute substitute for James Chester in a 3–2 defeat to Coventry City at the Bet365 Stadium.

[20][21] On 25 September 2021, Taylor scored a first career goal as he equalised with ten minutes to go as Rovers got a last-minute comeback victory at Walsall, the club's first away win in nine months.

[33] On 3 August 2023, Taylor returned to Bristol Rovers – now a League One side – on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee,[34][35] widely reported to be in the region of £300,000.

[37] On 29 October 2024, Taylor scored his first goal since his permanent return to the club, netting in a 3–2 EFL Trophy defeat to Exeter City.