Ibou Touray


Ibou Omar Touray is a professional footballer who plays as a left back for club Salford City.
Born in England, he represents Gambia at international level through his father.

Club career

Everton

Born in Toxteth, England, Touray started his career at Everton, having joined the club in 2011. He was close of joining Liverpool before joining Everton instead. After progressing through the Everton's youth system, he signed his first professional contract at the club in July 2013. Although he was given a number 40 shirt in the 2013–14 season, he was released by the club in May 2014.

Chester

After leaving Everton in the summer, Touray went on a trial at Tranmere Rovers. After the trial was unsuccessful, he joined Chester on 13 September 2014.
After appearing as an unused substitute against Woking, Touray made his Chester debut three days later joining the club, coming on as a first half substitute, in a 2–0 win over Southport. Since making his Chester debut, Touray quickly established himself in the starting eleven at the club, playing in the left-midfield position. His performance attracted attention from League One side Oldham Athletic, which he appeared on the substitute bench on two occasions. After returning, he appeared in every matches until he was sent-off for a "wild challenge" on Nicky Clee, in a 4–1 loss to Altrincham on 31 December 2014. Although he served a three match suspension, Touray, however, lost his first team place for the rest of the season and was released by the club.

Rhyl

After leaving Chester, Touray moved to Wales when he joined Rhyl.
Touray made his Rhyl debut in the opening game of the season, in a 1–1 draw against Bangor City on 21 August 2015, starting the whole game. Since making his Rhyl debut, he established himself in the starting eleven for the side despite missing out one game through suspension. It wasn't until on 9 April 2016 when Touray scored his first goals, in a 5–0 win over Port Talbot Town. At the end of the season, Touray went on to make a total of 29 appearances and scoring two times in total.
After one season at Rhyl, Touray was released by Rhyl in May 2016.

Nantwich Town

After being released by Rhyl, he signed for Nantwich Town. His move came after at a recommendation from the club's manager Dave Cooke.
Touray made his Nantwich Town debut in the opening game of the season, in a 1–1 draw against Ashton United Throughout the season, Touray established himself in the starting eleven at Nantwich Town as a left-back. He'a also played a role when the club won 5–3 in the penalty shootout to the final of Cheshire Senior Cup against Warrington Town. However, the club went on to lose the final after losing to Crewe Alexandra 3–2.
After making 41 appearances in all competitions, Touray was awarded the club's Young Player of the Year.

Salford City

In May 2017, he signed for Salford City.
Touray made his Salford City debut in the opening game of the season, in a 2–0 loss against Darlington.

International career

He made his international debut for Gambia in 2015.

Honours

Salford City