Alfie Taylor


Alfie James Taylor is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for non-league side Grimsby Borough.

Club career

Hull City

Taylor joined the Hull City academy at U9 level. He progressed through the club's academy setup and signed his first professional contract on 11 May 2022. Taylor was first included in the senior team squad on 15 April 2023, making the bench in the 0–0 draw away at Blackburn Rovers.

St Patrick's Athletic (loan)

On 9 January 2024, Taylor signed a season-long loan deal with League of Ireland Premier Division side St Patrick's Athletic. On 27 May 2024, Taylor scored his first professional goal, the first in a 3–0 win over Bray Wanderers in the Leinster [Senior Cup (association football)|Leinster Senior Cup]. Having only featured for the Saints in the Leinster Senior Cup aside from friendlies, Hull recalled Taylor from his loan spell on 25 June 2024.

Grimsby Borough (loan)

On 23 August 2024, Taylor and fellow-Hull academy player Jaedyn Chibanga joined Grimsby Borough on initial three-month loan deals. He remained with the club until the end of December 2024 and made a total of 19 appearances in all competitions during his time on loan.

Cleethorpes Town (loan)

On 18 March 2025, Taylor joined NPL Division One East league leaders Cleethorpes Town on loan for the remainder of the season.

Grimsby Borough

After his contract expired with Hull, Taylor returned to Grimsby Borough on a permanent basis, arriving on 7 July 2025.