Ellis Taylor

Ellis Taylor (born 14 April 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Harrogate Town.

Playing career Taylor played for Seaton Carew before joining the academy at Sunderland at the age of nine following a series of trials. He won two caps for the England U15 squad in December 2017. He signed his first professional contract in June 2021, which would keep him at the Stadium of Light until 2024. Taylor made his first-team debut on 10 August 2021, in a 2–1 win at Port Vale in an EFL Cup first round fixture.

On 28 July 2022, Taylor signed for his hometown club Hartlepool United on a season-long loan. Taylor's loan was cut short on 1 January 2023.

On 17 May 2024, Sunderland announced the player would be released in the summer when his contract expired.

On 16 July 2024, Taylor signed for League Two club Harrogate Town on a two-year contract following a successful trial period. Taylor scored his first senior goal in a 3–3 draw at Accrington Stanley on 17 August 2024. He followed up his successful start to his Harrogate career with goals in Yorkshire derbies against Doncaster Rovers and Bradford City.

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