# Toby Collyer

Tobias Christopher Collyer (born 3 January 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United.

## Club career

Born in Worthing, Collyer began his career in Brighton & Hove Albion's youth system at the under-12 level. At the age of 15, he made his under-18s debut. Collyer became a key player for the team in the 2020-21 season, as Brighton finished third in Premier League South and won the Premier League under-17s Cup. Soon after his 17th birthday, Collyer made his under-23s debut, playing the full 90-minute match against Tottenham Hotspur in January 2021.

### Manchester United

In March 2022, he joined the Manchester United Academy. United signed him on a three-and-a-half-year deal after he turned down a new contract with Brighton & Hove Albion. He had impressed during his trial with United the previous month. During his signing, Collyer's former Brighton under-18 coach Mark Beard praised his work ethic, running ability, and discipline. He made a strong impression during his first season, playing for United in the under-21 team in Premier League 2 and appearing twice against the first-team side in the EFL Trophy. He also made three appearances for United's U21.
Collyer was included in Manchester United's first-team's opening pre-season squad to face Leeds United on 12 July 2023 in Oslo, but did not make it onto the pitch. He made his first-team debut in the starting eleven as Manchester United lost to Wrexham 3–1 on 26 July 2023 in San Diego, California on their USA Tour pre-season. Collyer made his competitive debut during the 2024 FA Community Shield against Manchester City, coming on as a substitute in the 59th minute. He made his Premier League debut on 1 September 2024, coming on as a half-time substitute for Casemiro in a 0–3 home defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford. He also made his FA Cup debut on 12 January 2025, coming on as a substitute for Kobbie Mainoo in extra time in an away win against Arsenal with 5-3 on penalties. On 23 January 2025, Collyer made his Europa League debut in a 2-1 victory over Rangers. His performance earned him praise from Manchester United teammate and captain Bruno Fernandes. On 26 January 2024, Collyer came off the bench in a Premier League match against Fulham at Craven Cottage, and cleared the ball off the line, his performance earning further praise from teammates and the public audience.

## International career

At youth international level, he captained England at under-16 and under-17 levels. He made eight appearances for the under-16 team.
On 10 October 2024, Collyer made his England U20 debut during a 2–1 win over Italy U20 in Frosinone. He has made two appearances for the under-20 team.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 16 March 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Cup | Europe | Europe | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Manchester United U21 | 2022–23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Manchester United U21 | 2023–24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Manchester United U21 | 2024–25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Manchester United U21 | Total | Total | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Manchester United | 2024–25 | Premier League | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
* 1 2 3 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
* ↑ Appearance in FA Community Shield