Omar Taylor-Clarke

Omar Rivaldo Taylor-Clarke (born 10 December 2003) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Bristol City.

Early life

Born in Newport, Wales to Welsh and Caribbean parents, Taylor-Clarke was given the middle name Rivaldo due to his father’s fondness for the Brazilian World Cup winner.

Career

Taylor-Clarke left the Cardiff City academy to join Bristol City from under-13 level. In October 2022 he signed a professional contract until 2025 with Bristol City. Taylor-Clarke was loaned to Yate Town in 2022 and he scored on his debut, a 6–0 friendly win over Cinderford Town.

He was in the first team matchday squad for Bristol City on 8 January 2023 in a 1–1 FA Cup draw against Swansea City at Ashton Gate. He was on the bench again for the Championship match a week later against Birmingham City on 14 January 2023. He made his Bristol City debut on 17 January 2023 in the FA Cup third round replay replay against Swansea City as an extra time substitute as Bristol City won 2–1. He started his first league game, also against Swansea in March 2023 and Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson described it as an “outstanding” full debut.

Career statistics

As of match played 10 April 2023