Kido Taylor-Hart Zemplín Michalovce Scout Report
Kido Taylor-Hart
Quick Answer
Kido Taylor-Hart is a 23-year-old English winger who joined the Arsenal academy at the age of seven, was loaned to Derby County and Bromley, and after a brief spell at PAS Giannina in Greece joined Zemplín Michalovce on a free transfer on 13 February 2025. He recorded 6 goals in 39 matches in the Michalovce shirt; he represented England at U17 and is also eligible to play for Jamaica. His greatest strength is his Arsenal academy foundation and his goal contribution from the wing; the most important area to monitor is his consistency at the top level.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Kido Taylor-Hart |
| Date of birth | 30 September 2002 |
| Age | 23 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Nationality | England |
| Primary position | Winger |
| Shirt number | 14 |
| Current club | Zemplín Michalovce (13 February 2025 (free transfer)) |
| Contract status | Active contract with the club (2.5 years) |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | Focus Football / Arsenal Academy | England |
| 2023-2024 | Arsenal | England — did not appear for the first team |
| 2023 | Derby County (loan) | England — U21 |
| 2023-2024 | Bromley (loan) | England — 9 matches, 1 goal |
| 2025 | PAS Giannina | Greece — 4 matches |
| 2025-present | Zemplín Michalovce | Slovak League — 39 matches, 6 goals |
Born in London, Taylor-Hart began his football journey at Focus Football and continued it by joining the Arsenal academy at the age of seven, signing his first professional contract in August 2021. After loans to Derby County and Bromley, he left Arsenal in June 2024. In January 2025 he joined PAS Giannina and shortly afterwards became a free agent, signing a 2.5-year contract with Zemplín Michalovce on 13 February 2025; on 1 March 2025 he scored two goals against FC Košice. He made 1 appearance for England U17 and is also eligible to play for Jamaica.
Playing Style & Assessment
Taylor-Hart is a technical player shaped in the Arsenal academy who can combine pace and one-on-one ability with goal contribution on the wing. His scoring output at Michalovce reflects a profile geared towards cutting inside from the wing to finish.
Strengths
- Arsenal academy foundation — Being developed for many years in the Arsenal academy made a clear contribution to his technical and tactical base.
- Goal contribution from the wing — 6 goals in 39 matches at Michalovce points to a productive rate for a winger.
- Youth — At 23 he offers a medium-term potential open to development.
Development Areas
- Testing at the top level — Not appearing for the Arsenal first team and a past weighted towards lower-league/loan spells limits how tested he is at the very highest level.
- Consistency — Transitions such as the brief PAS Giannina spell mean his settled output within a single system needs to be monitored.
- Defensive contribution — The attack-focused winger profile means his fit in systems with a heavy defensive tracking-back load should be monitored.
Level Projection
Verdict: A young English player with an Arsenal academy background who can produce goals from the wing; not a direct option for the Turkish Süper Lig, but a medium-term profile whose consistency of goal contribution and adaptation to a higher level should be monitored.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Development-candidate winger |
| Primary role | Winger |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Arsenal academy foundation |
| Key risk | Testing at the top level |
| Scout verdict | Watch closely |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kido Taylor-Hart? He is a 23-year-old English winger developed in the Arsenal academy who has played for and scored at Zemplín Michalovce since 2025.
How many goals did Kido Taylor-Hart score at Michalovce? He recorded 6 goals in 39 matches in the Michalovce shirt.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Wikipedia — Kido Taylor-Hart
- Transfermarkt — Kido Taylor-Hart career stats
- Zemplín Michalovce official squad page
