Taylor Regan
Taylor Regan | |
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| Born | November 16, 1988 Australia |
| Occupation | Professional soccer player |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Defender for Newcastle Jets, Negeri Sembilan, Adelaide United, Selangor, Sarawak United |
Taylor Francis George Regan (born 16 November 1988) is an Australian professional soccer player who occupies the role of a defender at Charlestown Azzurri.
Newcastle Jets
Regan entered the Newcastle Jets' youth ranks in 2008, transferring from the state league side Azzurri FC. Operating mainly as a centre back, he also served as captain of the youth squad. His impressive displays led to a one-year professional contract on 3 June 2010. Regan made his senior debut on 16 October 2010 during Round 10 against Brisbane Roar, delivering a notable performance in a match that ended 1–1.
During the 2012–13 campaign, Regan featured in 20 matches and was honored with the Ray Baartz medal as the club’s player of the season, an accolade determined by former club legends. In 2015, he was recognized with the Newcastle Jets Members Award for Player of the Season.
Following disciplinary dismissals of several teammates in February 2015, coach Phil Stubbins appointed Regan as team captain. At the close of the 2014–15 A-League season, Regan departed Newcastle Jets after being informed that his contract would not be extended, marking the end of a challenging period both professionally and personally.
Negeri Sembilan
In December 2015, Regan committed to Negeri Sembilan competing in the Malaysia Premier League for the upcoming 2016 season. He was named captain during the club’s Season Launch event in January 2016. Regan exited the team in October 2016.
Adelaide United
After his Malaysian tenure, Regan returned to Australia and signed with Adelaide United as a replacement for injured defender Jordan Elsey. Following ten appearances across various competitions, he secured a two-year contract extension in March 2017. Known for his robust defensive approach, Regan became popular among supporters and played a key role in Adelaide United’s triumph in the 2018 FFA Cup.
Selangor
On 11 January 2019, Regan re-entered Malaysian football by signing a one-year deal with Selangor. Contributing to a third-place finish in the Super League and a strong cup campaign, he earned an additional one-year contract extension and was named captain for the 2020 season.
Sarawak United
In 2021, Regan agreed to a two-year contract with Sarawak United competing in the Malaysia Premier League. Due to financial instability within the club, he terminated his agreement in December 2021 and returned to Australia.
Return to Newcastle Jets
Regan rejoined the Newcastle Jets on 19 January 2022, signing for the remainder of the 2021–22 A-League Men season.
Personal life
On 23 May 2015, Regan wed his longtime partner Jessica. The couple has two sons named Bodhi and Jax.