neil john taylor (born 7 february 1989 in st asaph, clwyd, wales) is a welsh professional footballer who plays as a defender. he currently plays for the premier league club swansea city and the wales national football team. he has also played for manchester city and wrexham. he is mother is from india, and he is one of the few british asians in professional football. he was included in wale's squad for the uefa euro 2016.