George Taft

Burton Albion Taft signed for League Two club Burton Albion on 30 May 2014 on a two-year contract. He made his debut for the club in a 1–0 away win over Oxford United. Taft made his return on 17 November 2014, where he came on as a substitute for Stuart Beavon in the last minutes, in a 3–1 win over Wycombe Wanderers.

On 3 January 2015, Taft scored the first goal of his professional career with a half volley from 12 yards in Burton's 1–0 home victory against promotion rivals Shrewsbury Town. Burton manager Hasselbaink praised Taft saying "George took his goal very well." He dedicated his goal to Richard Mayne, a victim who lost his life in Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. Taft helped the club earn promotion to League One for the first time in its history. In the 2014–15 season, Taft made 34 appearances for Burton and scored once.

On 31 July 2015, Taft joined League Two club Cambridge United on a six-month loan. He returned to Burton on 29 October 2015 after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in a league match against Yeovil Town.

Mansfield Town and Cambridge United Taft signed for League Two club Mansfield Town on 26 May 2016 on a free transfer. On 31 August 2017, he returned to Cambridge United on loan until January 2018. Taft rejoined Cambridge on 29 January 2018 on loan for the rest of the 2017–18 season, following an injury to Leon Legge. He was released by Mansfield at the end of 2017–18.

Taft signed for League Two club Cambridge United permanently on 30 May 2018 on a two-year contract.

Bolton Wanderers

On 20 July 2020, Taft joined Bolton Wanderers on a two-year deal. His debut came on 5 September in Bolton's first match of the season, a 1–2 home defeat against Bradford in the first round of the EFL Cup.

Scunthorpe United (loan) On 6 January 2021, Taft joined League Two side Scunthorpe United on loan for the remainder of the 2020/21 season.

Scunthorpe United On 31 January, Taft joined Scunthorpe on a permanent basis.

He was released following Scunthorpe's relegation to the National League North at the end of the 2022–23 season.

Worksop Town On 28 August 2023, Taft signed for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Worksop Town.

Mickleover In May 2024, Taft joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Mickleover.

In October 2024, Taft retired from football.

International career At international level, Taft represented England at under-18 level one time and scored in his only appearance against Poland on 16 November 2010. He made his debut for the under-19 team against Germany on 9 February 2011, and earned a total of five caps at this level.

Style of play Though primarily a centre back, Taft can also play as a left back. After signing for Burton Albion, manager Gary Rowett praised him for his height. Championship

2012–13 Championship

2013–14 Championship

Kettering Town (loan) 2011–12 Conference Premier

Karlstad BK (loan) 2012 League Two

2015–16 League One

Cambridge United (loan) 2015–16 League Two

2017–18 League Two

2018–19 League Two

2019–20 League Two

Bolton Wanderers 2020–21 League Two

Scunthorpe United (loan) 2020–21 League Two

2022–23 Northern Premier League Premier Division

Mickleover 2024–25 Northern Premier League Premier Division

Honours Burton Albion Football League Two: 2014–15