Taylor Allen

Taylor Ellis Allen (born 16 June 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for club Walsall.

Career
Allen began his career at Midland Football League side Romulus while completing an apprenticeship as a sports coach. Allen joined Nuneaton Borough in January 2019, winning man of the match on his National League North debut, before having a trial with Leicester City in March, where he played for the under-23 team in Premier League 2. Allen turned down offers from English Premier League clubs to sign for Forest Green Rovers in summer 2019 on a one-year deal. He made his EFL League Two debut as a substitute against Oldham Athletic on 3 August 2019, scoring the only goal of the game in the 72nd minute.

Taylor joined National League North side Hereford on 25 October 2019 on a one month loan, with the loan being extended on 27 November 2019 for a further month.

Taylor then joined Gloucester City on loan for an initial month.

On 2 December 2020, Allen joined Leamington on an initial one-month loan deal. The loan was then extended for a further month. On 9 February 2021, the loan was further extended for an additional month.

On 20 June 2022, Allen agreed to join League Two club Walsall on a one-year contract from 1 July when his Forest Green contract were to expire.

Honours
Forest Green Rovers
 * EFL League Two: 2021–22