Toni Payne: profile
Toni Payne (born 22 April 1995 in Birmingham, United States) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward for Everton F.C. Women.
Payne's senior club career began in 2013 at Duke Blue Devils women's soccer. She has played for 4 clubs in 4 countries since 2013. Her most appearances came at Sevilla FC (2018–2024), where she made 136 appearances and scored 24 goals. Across all recorded club spells she totals 136 appearances and 24 goals.
At international level, Payne has represented Nigeria (women) (2021–present), earning 20 caps and scoring 1 goal. Before committing to Nigeria, she had represented United States U17 (women) and United States U23 (women).
Nationality explained: Why does Toni Payne play for Nigeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2021 (aged about 26)
- Club career
- 2013–present (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: United States, Netherlands, Spain and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.18 (24 in 136)
- Height
- 163 cm — taller than 6% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Everton F.C. Women (01 Aug 2024)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mikel John Obi, Ezechiel N'Douassel and Radwan Yasser (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2017 |  Duke Blue Devils women's soccer |
NCAA Division I women's soccer | – | – |
| 2017–2018 | AFC Ajax Vrouwen | Vrouwen Eredivisie | – | – |
| 2018–2024 |  Sevilla FC |
La Liga | 136 | 24 |
| 2024– |  Everton F.C. Women |
Women's Super League | – | – |
| Total | 136 | 24 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | United States U17 (women) |
Women's under-17 | 6 | 3 |
| 2016–2018 | United States U23 (women) |
Women's under-23 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021– |  Nigeria (women) |
Senior women's | 20 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Toni Payne?
Toni Payne was born on 22 April 1995, which makes her 31 years old.
Where was Toni Payne born?
Toni Payne was born in Birmingham, United States.
Which national team does Toni Payne play for?
Toni Payne plays international football for Nigeria (women). She has 20 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Toni Payne played for?
Toni Payne's recorded clubs are Duke Blue Devils women's soccer, AFC Ajax Vrouwen, Sevilla FC and Everton F.C. Women.
What team does Toni Payne play for now?
According to the latest data, Toni Payne plays for Everton F.C. Women.
How tall is Toni Payne?
Toni Payne is 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) tall.
What position does Toni Payne play?
Toni Payne plays as a forward.
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