Gerald Taylor (footballer)

Gerald Gisjiel Taylor Dosman (born 28 May 2001) is a Costa Rican footballer who plays for side Heart of Midlothian F.C., on loan from Deportivo Saprissa, as a Defender.

He has previously played for Uruguay de Coronado and the Costa Rica national football team, and represented them at the 2024 Copa América.

Early career
From Manzanillo, Limón, in the south-east of Costa Rica, Taylor started his career playing for C.S. Uruguay de Coronado in the Segunda División de Costa Rica before progressing his career at Deportivo Saprissa. He signed a new deal with the club in March 2022, keeping him under contract until June 2026. He scored his first league goal for Deportivo Saprissa in November 2023 against Pérez Zeledón.

He scored his first goal in the CONCACAF Champions Cup for Saprissa against Philadelphia Union in February 2024.

Hearts
On 10 July 2024, Taylor signed for Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian (Hearts) on a season-long loan deal.

Style of play
Known as a versatile player, he started his career playing centrally but developed his career at Deportivo Saprissa playing at right-back. He can also play in midfield.

International career
He made his debut for the senior Costa Rica on 25 March 2023 against Martinique national football team in the CONCACAF Nations League. He scored his first goal for the senior Costa Rica team against Grenada in June 2024.

International

 * Scores and results list Costa Rica's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Taylor goal.