James Taylor finishes third at NextGen World Football Freestyle Championships

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

James Taylor finishes third at NextGen World Football Freestyle Championships
Summary

Fourteen-year-old James Taylor earned a third-place finish at the NextGen World Football Freestyle Championships held in the Netherlands. The Penarth native reached this result through a self-taught approach, refining his techniques by watching online videos and maintaining a daily training regimen. This performance adds to an established track record for the teenager, who has already secured five Guinness World Records. His most recent accolade includes the record for the most "around-the-worlds" in a single minute for the under-16 age category. Taylor continues to develop his standing within the international freestyle football community.

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  • James Taylor finished third at the NextGen World Football Freestyle Championships in the Netherlands.
  • The 14-year-old is a self-taught athlete from Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan.
  • He holds five Guinness World Records in freestyle football.
  • His recent records include the most "around-the-worlds" in one minute for under-16s.
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James Taylor, 14, saw off competition at a contest in the Netherlands.

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