Taylor Foran (born 14 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Kidderminster Harriers, on loan from League Two side Bromley.[2]

Taylor Foran
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-10-14) 14 October 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Hillingdon, England
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Kidderminster Harriers
(on loan from Bromley)
Youth career
2012–2022 Arsenal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2024 Arsenal 0 (0)
2023Hartlepool United (loan) 11 (0)
2024– Bromley 0 (0)
2024Southend United (loan) 2 (0)
2024–Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14.53, 8 November 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Born in Hillingdon,[3] Foran joined Arsenal in May 2012 and turned professional in July 2022.[4] He was captain of the Arsenal under-18 team,[5] and spent time training with the Arsenal first-team.[6][7][8]

Foran moved on loan to League Two side Hartlepool United in January 2023 until the end of the season.[9][10]

Taylor was released by Arsenal at the end of the 2023–24 season following the expiration of his contract.[11]

He signed for newly promoted League Two side Bromley in July 2024.[12] On 28 September 2024, Foran joined National League side Southend United on a 28-day loan.[13] He made his debut for the club on the same day in a 3–1 home defeat against Gateshead.[14]

On 8 November 2024, Foran was loaned to Kidderminster Harriers until January 2025.[15]

Personal life

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Foran is of Indian descent, through a grandfather.[16] His father and sister are martial artists.[16]

Career statistics

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As of match played 5 October 2024
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
Arsenal 2021–22[17] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 2 0
2022–23[18] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 4[a] 0 4 0
2023–24[19] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 3[a] 0 3 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 9 0
Hartlepool United (loan) 2022–23[18] League Two 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
Bromley 2024–25[20] League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 2 0
Southend United (loan) 2024–25[2] National League 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 2024–25[2] National League North 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 13 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 24 0
  1. ^ a b c d Appearances in the EFL Trophy.

References

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  1. ^ "Taylor Foran Football Player Statistics". 11v11. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "England – T. Foran – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Taylor Foran". www.arsenal.com.
  4. ^ "Taylor Foran signs professional contract". Taylor Foran signs professional contract.
  5. ^ Meyers, Billy (1 February 2022). "Photo: Mikel Arteta includes giant 18-year-old Taylor Foran in Arsenal training". HITC.
  6. ^ Dawes, Olly (7 October 2021). "Photo: 17-year-old Arsenal talent hints Arteta picked him in first team friendly yesterday". HITC.
  7. ^ "Arteta calls up 'extremely vocal' teenage centre-back Taylor Foran to Dubai trip". The Boot Room. 27 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Photo: 19-year-old Arsenal youngster seen in first-team training out in Dubai". The Boot Room. 13 December 2022.
  9. ^ "Pools sign Finney, Jennings, Kiernan, Foran & Kemp". BBC Sport.
  10. ^ "Pools Sign Taylor Foran". www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk.
  11. ^ "22 players to depart Arsenal at end of contacts". Arsenal FC. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Taylor Foran: Arsenal defender joins Bromley after Gunners exit". BBC Sport. 12 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Foran Arrives On 28-Day Loan". Southend United. 28 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  14. ^ "Three changes for Southend United against Gateshead". Echo News. 28 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  15. ^ "Taylor Foran signs". Official Website of the Harriers - Kidderminster Harriers FC. 8 November 2024.
  16. ^ a b "Young Gun: Taylor Foran". Young Gun: Taylor Foran. 6 April 2024.
  17. ^ "Games played by Taylor Foran in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  18. ^ a b "Games played by Taylor Foran in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  19. ^ "Games played by Taylor Foran in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
  20. ^ "Games played by Taylor Foran in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 October 2024.