Ivan Toney Biography – Ivan Toney is an English Professional footballer, who plays as a striker for the England national team, and the English Premier League side, Brentford FC. He wears the jersey number #17 for both club and national roles.
OldNaijaHistory shares a few things to know about the England-born talented striker from Ivan Toney biography, career stints both at the club and internationally, relationships, salary and networth, and also transfer moves.
Early Life and Background
Ivan Benjamin Toney was born in Northampton, England to parents of Jamaican origin on the 16th of March, 1996. He is 28 years old.
Club and International Career Journey
Ivan Benjamin Elijah Toney, an English professional footballer, has had an impressive career:
Club Career
Toney started his football career early as a Youth at the Northampton Town football academy, rising to become their youngest player in 2012.
In 2015, he joined Newcastle United and had loan spells with Barnsley, Shrewsbury Town, Scunthorpe United, and Wigan Athletic where he moved to Peterborough United in 2018, becoming the League’s top scorer and Player of the Season.
In 2020, Ivan Toney signed for Brentford, set a record with 31 goals during the 2020–21 season, and leading the club to Premier League promotion from relegation.
International Career
Toney received his first England national team call-up in 2022 and made his debut in 2023.
Transfer Hints
Ahead of their maiden match for the 2024/2025 season against Crystal Palace, Ivan Toney has been left out of Brentford’s squad due to what Thomas Frank called “a lot of transfer interest.”
The Bees value Toney at £60 million, but clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United have not been showing serious interests due to the high transfer fee and his demand for an annual £13 million salary.
Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia is not left out as they are actively pursuing a deal, and negotiations are ongoing.
Toney however is eyeing Tottenham Hotspur as is destination interest because he wants to compete for continental silverware and stay in London.
Relationship Life
Ivan Toney keeps is relationship life personal and has not come out to say anything about it.
Salary and Net Worth
Ivan Toney, earns an average salary of £46k weekly and his net worth is estimated to be around $6 million.