Ivan Toney
Ivan Toney is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Al Ahli and the England national team.
Ivan Toney is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Al Ahli and the England national team. Born in Northampton, he began his senior career with Northampton Town. Toney was named in England’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad for the tournament co-hosted by Canada.
Early life and youth career
Toney was born in Northampton and developed through local football before making his senior debut for Northampton Town as a teenager. His early rise established him as one of the club’s most promising young players.
Club career
After leaving Northampton, Toney played for Newcastle United and had spells at several English clubs before moving to Peterborough United and then Brentford. He joined Brentford in 2020 and scored 31 league goals in the 2020–21 Championship season, helping the club earn promotion. His prolific scoring at Brentford led to a transfer to Al Ahli in 2024.
International career
Toney earned his first cap for England in March 2023. He has since been part of the senior national team setup as a striker option.
Discipline and suspension
Toney received an eight-month suspension in 2023 after admitting breaches of the Football Association’s betting regulations. The ban interrupted his club and international progress before his return to football.
Key facts
- Toney started his senior career with Northampton Town and became the club’s youngest first-team player.
- He scored 31 league goals for Brentford in the 2020–21 Championship season, earning promotion.
- He made his England debut in March 2023 and has 10 senior caps.
- He transferred to Al Ahli in August 2024 on a contract reportedly running until 2028.
- He was named in England’s 2026 World Cup squad for the tournament co-hosted by Canada.
Toney was named in England’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad for the tournament co-hosted by Canada, making him relevant to Canadian football audiences.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_ToneySupports: Transfer to Al Ahli in August 2024 and general career chronology.
- England Football — https://www.englandfootball.com/england/mens-senior-team/squad/Ivan-ToneySupports: Date of birth, place of birth, current club, England debut, caps, goals, and early career notes.
- BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65083734Supports: Brentford transfer context, 31-goal Championship season, and first England cap.
- BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgpwzr1jwroSupports: Betting suspension, transfer to Al Ahli, and 2026 World Cup squad relevance.
- Sky Sports — https://www.skysports.com/football/player/116608/ivan-toneySupports: Position, place of birth, and transfer history.
- Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/ivan-toney/profil/spieler/251664Supports: Full name, birth date, height, dominant foot, current club, and contract expiry.