New Zealand footballer
Kate Maria Taylor (born 21 October 2003) is a New Zealand footballer who plays for Dijon and the New Zealand women's national football team . She has also represented New Zealand at age group level.[ 2] [ 3]
Personal life
Taylor studied a Bachelor of Health Science, majoring in Integrated Human Health at Massey University .[ 4]
Club career
Youth career
Taylor started playing her youth football for Nomads United .[ 5] At the age of 13 she was brought into the youth set up at Canterbury United Pride before making her debut in the 2018 Women's National League .[ 5]
Canterbury United Pride
During her three seasons at Canterbury United Pride , Taylor won three consecutive titles.[ 6] [ 7] During the winter she also played for Cashmere Technical .[ 6] [ 8]
Wellington Phoenix
Taylor signed for the Wellington Phoenix on 19 October 2021 for the clubs inaugural season in the 2021–22 A-League Women .[ 9] She was named vice-captain at just 18 years of age.[ 10]
Taylor extended her contract on 26 July 2022 for another season.[ 11] [ 12] She was the vice-captain for the 2022–23 season too.[ 10]
On 1 August 2023, Taylor signed on for the 2023–24 season.[ 8] During the 2023–24 season she developed into a defensive-midfielder where she had played at times during the previous season as well as the national team.[ 13]
In June 2024, Taylor left Wellington Phoenix to explore other opportunities overseas.[ 14]
Dijon
In July 2024, Taylor signed a two-year contract with French club Dijon .[ 15]
International career
Taylor was captain of the New Zealand U20 side at the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica .[ 4]
Taylor received her first call-up in June 2022 for international friendlies against Norway and Wales.[ 7] Taylor made her debut for the New Zealand women's national football team on 25 June 2022 in a friendly against Norway , replacing Rebekah Stott at half time.[ 16] [ 17] Taylor was named as a reserve player for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in New Zealand .[ 18]
Taylor scored her first goal for New Zealand at the 2024 OFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament against Samoa and was also awarded player of the match.[ 19] [ 20] [ 21]
Career statistics
Club
As of match played on 4 February 2024.[ 22]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club
Season
League
Cup
Others
Total
Division
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Wellington Phoenix
2021–22
A-League Women
13
1
—
—
13
1
2022–23
A-League Women
12
1
—
—
12
1
2023–24
A-League Women
14
1
—
—
14
1
Career total
39
3
—
—
39
3
International
As of match played on 10 February 2023.
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team
Year
Apps
Goals
New Zealand
2022
6
0
2023
5
0
2024
2
1
Total
13
1
International goals
Honours
Canterbury United Pride
Individual
References