Richard Akinfolarin Taylor (born 2 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Bromley, on loan from club Bolton Wanderers.
Career Taylor began his career at Burnley. In October 2018, Taylor joined Colne on loan, joining fellow Burnley scholars Michael Fowler, Will Harris and Ethan Kershaw also on loan at the club. In May 2019, Taylor signed for EFL League One club Southend United, after impressing for the club on trial. On 13 November 2019, Taylor made his debut for the club in a 3–1 EFL Trophy win against AFC Wimbledon. On 26 February 2021, Taylor joined National League side Barnet on loan for a month. He was released by Southend in the summer of 2021 following their relegation from the English Football League to the National League.Richard played one league match for the well-known YouTube team, SE Dons, having impressed in one of there XI games for charity. He was noticed by many suitors, and recognised as a player that should have definitely been playing at a higher level. Having dropped out of the professional game, Taylor played for well-known YouTube Sunday League side, SE Dons, in one of their XI matches for charity. He then appeared in a league match vs Kenningwell, in which he impressed, and had many admirers. He had a short spell at National League South side Dulwich Hamlet before he signed for National League side Dagenham & Redbridge on a free transfer after training with the club for a number of weeks. On 29 January 2022, Taylor joined League of Ireland First Division side Waterford on a free transfer.
After a successful season with Waterford, Taylor signed a short-term deal with Scottish Premiership side St Mirren on 1 January 2023, keeping him there until the end of the season.
In May 2023, Taylor extended his contract with Saints until the summer of 2025.
On 13 June 2025, it was announced that Taylor had signed for EFL League One side Bolton Wanderers on a three-year contract. He made his debut in the 1-1 draw against Lincoln City on 23 August, coming on as an 88th minute substitute for Max Conway, and scored his first goal for the club in their FA Cup first round defeat of Huddersfield Town on 1 November. On 25 July 2026, Taylor joined League One side Bromley on a season long loan.
Personal life Born in Hackney, Taylor is of Nigerian descent.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSouthend United2019–20League One20000010302020–21League Two120001030160Total140001040190Barnet (loan)2020–21National League40———40Dulwich Hamlet2020–21National League South00———00Dagenham & Redbridge2020–21National League00——0000Waterford2022LOI First Division29130—30351St Mirren2022–23Scottish Premiership11010——1202023–242300040—270Career total811405070971
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