Sorba Thomas

Early life & career

Thomas was born in Barking, London and attended St Margaret's Primary School and Eastbury Community School. He played football for Barking & Dagenham District Schools team. He began playing at West Ham United's Academy before being released at 16.

Boreham Wood

Thomas joined the youth academy of Boreham Wood at the age of 16. He began his senior career at Boreham Wood aged 17. He was an instrumental part of the under-18 side that reached the FA Youth Cup second round in 2016–17, which included a win over English Football League side Northampton Town. In January 2018, he spent a month on loan at Isthmian League North side Cheshunt. Whilst in the youth team at Boreham Wood, Thomas worked at JD Sports in Oxford Circus and also as a scaffolder. Thomas made his debut in the first team in September 2017 and came on as a substitute in the 2018 National League play-off final as Boreham Wood lost 2–1 to Tranmere Rovers. He became a regular under Luke Garrard in 2018–19 and 2019–20. His performances attracted the attentions of English Football League clubs and in January 2021 a bid was accepted by Boreham Wood from Huddersfield Town.

Huddersfield Town

On 13 January 2021, Thomas signed a contract with Huddersfield Town until the end of 2023–24 season with the club having the option of a further year's extension. He made his professional debut for Huddersfield in a 3–2 EFL Championship loss to Wycombe Wanderers on 13 February 2021. In the…

In March 2020, Thomas was called up to the England C team for the first time for a fixture against Wales C team however this match was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 28 September 2021, Thomas was called up into the senior Wales squad for the first time for their 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Czech Republic and Estonia. He made his international debut for Wales on 8 October 2021 as a second-half substitute in the 2–2 draw against Czech Republic, and completed his first full 90 minutes three days later in the match against Estonia. In November 2022 he was named in the Wales squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Thomas scored his first goal for Wales on 9 June 2025 in the 4-3 World Cup Qualifying match defeat to Belgium.

Club

As of match played 29 August 2026

International

As of match played 6 June 2026

Scores and results list Wales' goal tally first.

Thomas was born in England to a Sierra Leonean father and Welsh mother. He qualifies to play for Wales through his mother who was born in Newport. Thomas was involved in a single vehicle crash close to Hull City's training ground on the morning of 11 September 2026 and was unharmed.