Ibou Touray

Everton

Born in Toxteth, Liverpool, Touray started his career at Everton, having joined the club in 2011. He was close to joining Liverpool before joining Everton instead. After progressing through 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 trial at Tranmere Rovers. After the trial was unsuccessful, he joined Chester on 13 September 2014, having caught the eye of manager Steve Burr during a pre-season game between Tranmere and Chester. After appearing as an unused substitute against Woking, Touray made his Chester debut three days after joining the club, coming on as a first half substitute in a 2–0 win over Southport. After 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, where he was loaned out. He appeared on the substitute bench on two occasions. After returning, he appeared in every match until he was sent-off for a "wild challenge" on Nicky Clee, in a 4–1 loss to Altrincham on 31 December 2014. After he served a three match suspension Touray 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…

He made his international debut for Gambia in 2015. Touray is eligible for Gambia through his father, who moved to England aged 16, and is one of several of the Gambian diaspora called up who helped the country's results improve. In a 2021 interview, Touray said that his proudest moment in international football was when Gambia drew 1–1 with Algeria, who at the time were unbeaten in over two years. Touray played in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, his national team's first continental tournament, where they made the quarter-final. He described representing the country at the tournament, as well as visiting the residency of Adama Barrow, the President of the Gambia, as "surreal". He missed the knockout stage match against Guinea through illness. At the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Touray became the first Stockport County player to feature at a major international tournament. He was recalled by Gambia in September 2026 for forthcoming African Cup of Nations qualifying matches. He said it was "unbelievable" to be recalled.

Club

As of match played 3 October 2026

International

Salford City

National League play-offs: 2019 National League North: 2017–18 EFL Trophy: 2019–20 Stockport County

EFL League Two: 2023–24 Individual

Salford City Player of the Season: 2019–20 EFL League Two Team of the Season: 2020–21, 2022–23 PFA Team of the Year: 2022–23 League Two, 2023–24 League Two