Biography
Who is Kenneth Taylor?
Early life and career beginnings
Kenneth Taylor Ina Dorothea Taylor was born in Alkmaar, Netherlands, on May 16, 2002. He developed his football skills in his home country and joined the Ajax Youth Academy in 2010 after moving from SV De Foresters. Through dedication and hard work, he progressed through the youth ranks of the organization.
He made his professional debut for the reserve squad, Jong Ajax, on October 15, 2018. During this match, he appeared as a substitute against Jong PSV in the Eerste Divisie. Over the following seasons, he became a regular fixture for the reserve team and eventually earned the responsibility of captaining the side.
Rise with AFC Ajax
Kenneth made his senior debut for AFC Ajax on December 12, 2020, in a victory against PEC Zwolle. His opportunities increased during the latter half of the 2021-22 season under manager Erik ten Hag, where he scored his first Eredivisie goal against Heracles Almelo. He finished that campaign with 19 appearances, helping Ajax secure the league title.
Following the departure of Ryan Gravenberch, Kenneth became a regular starter in the midfield during the 2022-23 season. He made 44 appearances across all competitions and contributed multiple goals and assists. His strong performances earned him the Marco van Basten Award as the Ajax Talent of the Year for that season.
Later club career and move to Lazio
During the 2024-25 season under manager Francesco Farioli, Kenneth played a more advanced role in midfield and finished as Ajax's top league scorer with nine goals in 33 matches. A major highlight occurred on February 2, 2025, when he scored a dramatic late winner against rivals Feyenoord at the Johan Cruyff Arena. In recognition of his consistent performances, he was named Ajax Player of the Year in May 2025.
In January 2026, Kenneth signed for Serie A side Lazio on a contract running until June 2030. This transfer marked a new chapter in his professional career after years of success in the Dutch league. He quickly transitioned to Italian football to continue competing at the highest level of club competition.
International football career
Kenneth has represented the Netherlands at various youth levels, starting with the under-15 team in 2017. He was a key member of the Netherlands under-17 squad that won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in 2019. Later that year, he captained the under-17 team at the FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Brazil.
He made his senior international debut for the Netherlands on September 22, 2022, under manager Louis van Gaal during a UEFA Nations League match against Poland. Subsequently, he was selected for the squad that competed in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he appeared as a substitute in a match against the hosts.
Birthday and age
Kenneth Taylor was born on May 16, 2002, which makes Kenneth 24 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Kenneth shares the date with 73 other famous people.
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