Taylor Foran
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Taylor Christopher Foran[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 October 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Hillingdon, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[2] | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Maidstone United | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2022 | Arsenal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Hartlepool United (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2024–2026 | Bromley | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Southend United (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Chesham United (loan) | 21 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Salisbury (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Maidstone United (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2025– | Maidstone United | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 07:03, 10 January 2026 (UTC) | |||
Taylor Christopher Foran (born 14 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League South side Maidstone United.[3]
Foran began his career with Arsenal and captained the club's U18 side[4] but did not make a senior appearance for the club. While at Arsenal, he signed on loan for League Two side Hartlepool United where he made 11 appearances. After leaving Arsenal, Foran signed for newly promoted League Two side Bromley in July 2024. He played for Bromley twice, both in cup competitions, and captained the club on both occasions.[5] Whilst at Bromley, Foran spent time out on loan to non-league sides Southend United, Kidderminster Harriers, Chesham United, Salisbury and Maidstone United. In November 2025, his loan deal with Maidstone was made permanent with Foran signing an 18-month contract with the National League South side.[4]
Career
Arsenal
Born in Hillingdon,[6] Foran joined Arsenal in May 2012 and turned professional in July 2022.[7] He was captain of the Arsenal under-18 team,[8] and spent time training with the Arsenal first-team.[9][10][11]
Foran moved on loan to League Two side Hartlepool United in January 2023 until the end of the season.[12][13]
Taylor was released by Arsenal at the end of the 2023–24 season following the expiration of his contract.[14]
Bromley
He signed for newly promoted League Two side Bromley in July 2024.[15] On 28 September 2024, Foran joined National League side Southend United on a 28-day loan.[16] He made his debut for the club on the same day in a 3–1 home defeat against Gateshead.[17]
On 8 November 2024, Foran was loaned to Kidderminster Harriers until January 2025.[18] In January 2025, Foran joined National League South side Chesham United on a short-term loan deal – the loan was later extended until the end of the season.[19]
In July 2025, Foran joined National League South side Salisbury on loan until January 2026.[20] He made his debut for the club in the 0–0 draw away to Hampton & Richmond Borough on the opening day of the season. In October 2025, he had his loan with Salisbury terminated, joining divisional rivals Maidstone United on loan.[21]
Maidstone United
After impressing with Maidstone during his loan spell and attracting interest from National League sides,[22] Foran signed permanently for the club in November 2025 on an 18-month contract.[22] During his loan spell, Foran made six appearances with the side only conceding once in that time.[4] However, upon signing, Foran was ruled out for a few weeks due to an injury.[22] He made his first appearance upon signing permanently on 20 December 2025 in a 0–0 draw away to Hampton & Richmond Borough.[23]
Personal life
Foran is of Anglo-Indian descent, through a grandfather.[24] His father and sister are martial artists.[24]
Career statistics
- As of match played 5 October 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Arsenal | 2021–22[25] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022–23[26] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[27] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Hartlepool United (loan) | 2022–23[26] | League Two | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bromley | 2024–25[28] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Southend United (loan) | 2024–25[3] | National League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kidderminster Harriers (loan) | 2024–25[3] | National League North | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 | ||
- ^ a b c d Appearances in the EFL Trophy.
References
- ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 17th May 2025" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ "Taylor Foran Football Player Statistics". 11v11. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
- ^ a b c "England – T. Foran – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "Maidstone United defender Taylor Foran speaks about his years learning the game as a young player at Arsenal and taking advice from Mikel Arteta and Steve Bould". Kent Online. 18 December 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ "Taylor Foran joins Maidstone United on a permanent deal". Bromley FC. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ "Taylor Foran". www.arsenal.com.
- ^ "Taylor Foran signs professional contract". Taylor Foran signs professional contract.
- ^ Meyers, Billy (1 February 2022). "Photo: Mikel Arteta includes giant 18-year-old Taylor Foran in Arsenal training". HITC.
- ^ Dawes, Olly (7 October 2021). "Photo: 17-year-old Arsenal talent hints Arteta picked him in first team friendly yesterday". HITC.
- ^ "Arteta calls up 'extremely vocal' teenage centre-back Taylor Foran to Dubai trip". The Boot Room. 27 January 2022.
- ^ "Photo: 19-year-old Arsenal youngster seen in first-team training out in Dubai". The Boot Room. 13 December 2022.
- ^ "Pools sign Finney, Jennings, Kiernan, Foran & Kemp". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Pools Sign Taylor Foran". www.hartlepoolunited.co.uk.
- ^ "22 players to depart Arsenal at end of contacts". Arsenal FC. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Taylor Foran: Arsenal defender joins Bromley after Gunners exit". BBC Sport. 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Foran Arrives On 28-Day Loan". Southend United. 28 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Three changes for Southend United against Gateshead". Echo News. 28 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Taylor Foran signs". Official Website of the Harriers - Kidderminster Harriers FC. 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Taylor Foran loan extended". Chesham United FC. 19 February 2025. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ "Dutton brings in Bromley defender on loan". www.salisburyfc.co.uk. 22 July 2025. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "Taylor Foran joins Maidstone United on loan". maidsoneunited.co.uk. 4 October 2025. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
- ^ a b c "Taylor-made for the Stones". maidsoneunited.co.uk. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ "Games played by Taylor Foran in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ^ a b "Young Gun: Taylor Foran". Arsenal.com. 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Taylor Foran in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Taylor Foran in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Taylor Foran in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Taylor Foran in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 October 2024.