19 Facts About George Taft

George William Taft was born on 29 July 1993 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre back.

George Taft was capped by England at under-18 and under-19 level, and was a member of the squad for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

George Taft signed a professional contract with Leicester on 17 March 2011, tying him to the club until June 2013.

George Taft returned to Leicester in October 2011 having completed the loan with 14 appearances for Kettering.

George Taft went on loan to Swedish club Karlstad BK in Division 1 Sodra in March 2012.

George Taft made 12 appearances, returning to Leicester in July 2012.

George Taft signed for League Two club Burton Albion on 30 May 2014 on a two-year contract.

George Taft helped the club earn promotion to League One for the first time in its history.

At the club's award ceremony, George Taft was named the club's player in the community.

On 31 July 2015, George Taft joined League Two club Cambridge United on a six-month loan.

George Taft returned to Burton on 29 October 2015 after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in a league match against Yeovil Town.

George Taft signed for League Two club Mansfield Town on 26 May 2016 on a free transfer.

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

On 20 July 2020, George Taft joined Bolton Wanderers on a two-year deal.

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

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

At international level, George Taft represented England at under-18 level one time and scored in his only appearance against Poland on 16 November 2010.

George Taft made his debut for the under-19 team against Germany on 9 February 2011, and earned a total of five caps at this level.

George Taft was named in the under-20 squad for the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup but did not make any appearances.