Ella

Toone

Sep 2, 1999

#7 - Midfielder

Ella Ann Toone is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Women's Super League club Manchester United and the England national team.

Did You Know?

She is Manchester United Women's all-time record goalscorer and appearance maker.

She first started playing football with her brother and cousins every weekend.

She did multiple sports as a child, including table tennis, netball, cross country, and gymnastics.

She even won several gymnastics trophies as a child.

She began playing for Astley and Tyldesley Girls, where a plaque honoring her was installed at the club in 2022.

She joined Manchester United's youth academy at 8 years old.

She had to leave MU for a few years because they didn't have a women's senior team.

She's been a Manchester United supporter since she was little.

The fans call her 'Tooney'.

Her best friend is Alessia Russo.

Her favorite stadiums to play in are Wembley and Old Trafford - the domestic stadium for Manchester United.

She likes to listen to George Michael's ‘I Knew You Were Waiting’ before a game.

Her favorite board game is 'Partners'.

She says her biggest interest outside of football is eating really good food. She has a favorite Italian restaurant near her house.

Her favorite dish is creamy tomato pasta.

Her favorite holiday spot is Ibiza.

She loves the TV shows 'Baby Reindeer' and ‘The 1% Club’.

Her football idol growing up was Cristiano Ronaldo.

She had too many pre-match rituals so she tried to get rid of some but she still wears the same underwear and eats the same pre-match meal: bagels, eggs and a glass of orange juice.

Her mom calls her Bella, and her dad called her 'cock': "It’s a Manchester thing! 'You’re alright cock?' It’s all he’s ever called me!"

Her dream day off is brunch with the girls and some shopping.

She says the best goal she has scored was in the 2022 Euros final.

Her karaoke song is 'Islands in the Stream' by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.

Her favorite movie is 'Legend'.

She got a Sports Science Diploma from Wigan and Leigh College.

When she way little, her dad promised her ten pounds for every goal she scores.

News

May 7, 2025

Ella Toone Manchester United WFC

The Tooney and Russo show is back!

Big news for all the football fans. Two Lionesses - Ella Toone and Alessia Russo are launching second season of their of their successful podcast Tooney and Russo show. They are not just back, but stronger than ever.

The second series of the inseparable duo of these best friends and amazing footballers will begin on Monday 12 May and will be available to listen to on BBC Sounds and podcast apps as well as YouTube. They will be kept company by presenter Vick Hope.

Tooney and Alessia aren't the only Lionesses with a podcast. Millie Bright and Rachel Daly have also recently launched their own show. In the podcast The Rest is Football: Daly Brightness relaxedly talks about football and everything around it.

Ella Toone opens up for the first time about her grief after the death of her dad

Apr 24, 2025

Ella Toone Manchester United WFC

Ella Toone opens up for the first time about her grief after the death of her dad

Ella Toone shares a heartfelt story about her close relationship with her father, who was her biggest supporter in life and football. From a young age, they bonded over car rides filled with Smooth Radio tunes and playful pranks. Her dad encouraged her passion for football, promising her ten pounds for every goal she scored in her first game—a challenge she met with ten goals. His unwavering support continued as she progressed through her football career, always offering advice and cheering her on from the sidelines.

Nick Toone died 3 days before his 60th birthday. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer the day after watching his daughter score a goal in the Euro 2022 final. England beat Germany 2-1 at Wembley.

A few months after his death, Toone spoke to The Player's Tribune about her story and how she is dealing with her loss.

FA Cup Final Goal

All her Manchester United goals

Club Achievements

Arnold Clark Cup	2×
UEFA Women's European Championship	1×
Women's Finalissima	1×
FA Women's Super League	1×
FA Women's Championship	1×
FA Women's Cup	2×
FA Women's League Cup	1×
FIFA Women's World Cup runner-up	1×

Awards

Women's Championship: Player of the Month

1×

Women's Super League: Player of the Month

1×

Women's Super League: Top Assist Provider

1×

Women's Super League: Goal of the Month

1×

Manchester United's Player of the Year

2×

Manchester United's Player's Player of the Year

1×

Manchester United's Player of the Month

2×

Manchester United's Goal of the Season

1×

Freedom of the City of London

1×

FIFA FIFPRO Women's World 11

1×

Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2018 - present	Manchester United	164	53
2016 - 2018	Manchester City	9	0
2015 - 2017	Blackburn Rovers	33	26
International Stats
2021 - present	England	51	19
2021 -	Great Britain	1	0
2019 -	England U21	13	2
2017 - 2018	England U19	6	5
2015 - 2016	England U17	12	4