Al Hassan Touré
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Touré with Ajaccio in 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 30 May 2000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Conakry, Guinea | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Sydney FC | ||||||||||||||||
| Number | 35 | ||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2017 | Croydon Kings | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Croydon Kings | 23 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 2018–2021 | Adelaide United NPL | 17 | (8) | ||||||||||||||
| 2019–2021 | Adelaide United | 30 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
| 2021–2023 | Macarthur FC | 45 | (5) | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | → Northbridge (loan) | 4 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Eyüpspor | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | → Şanlıurfaspor (loan) | 16 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Ajaccio | 7 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2024–2025 | Ajaccio II | 8 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
| 2025 | FC Tulsa | 3 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2025– | Sydney FC | 9 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2022 | Australia U23 | 8 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| 2025– | Australia | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 December 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 15 November 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
Al Hassan Touré (Mandingo: [ɑl hɑsːan tuɾe];[1] born 30 May 2000) is a professional football player who plays as a forward for A-League Men club Sydney FC. Born in Guinea, he plays for the Australia national team.
Early life and family
Touré was born on 30 May 2000 in a refugee camp in Conakry, Guinea, the eldest of six children to Amara and Mawa Touré.[2][3][4] Before his birth, his parents originally hailed from Frelah, a town in the Salala District of Liberia and belonged to the Mandingo ethnic group.[3][4] They fled to Guinea during the Second Liberian Civil War, after the war had reached the town on the morning of 23 May 1990. Amara travelled for 18 days on foot before eventually resting in a refugee camp in Conakry where he met Mawa. During their 14-year stay at the camp, Al Hassan and his younger brother Mohamed were born. The Tourés moved to Australia on 26 November 2004, settling in South Australia where Al Hassan's uncle, Ali, was staying. They initially resided on Prospect Rd at Blair Athol before moving to Croydon and then to a three-bedroom home in Clearview, a northern suburb of Adelaide.[3][4]
Growing up in a tight-knit Islamic family in the suburb of Croydon, Al Hassan spent a significant amount of time playing football with his two younger brothers, Mohamed and Musa, both of whom became professional footballers.[3][4] His father, Amara, was Al Hassan's biggest influence, training him from his experiences as a semi-professional in Guinea and Liberia.[5][6] He started his career to professional football with local club Croydon Kings, making his senior debut at the age of 16.[7]
Touré has taken part in the African Nations Cup of South Australia.[8]
Touré's goalscoring idol growing up was Cristiano Ronaldo, for his work ethic and leadership on the pitch.[9]
Club career
Adelaide United
On 7 August 2019, Touré made his professional debut against Melbourne Knights in the 2019 FFA Cup, scoring the opening goal as Adelaide won the match 5–2.[10] Soon afterwards, Touré penned a two-year scholarship contract with the club.[11] He continued his scoring form in Adelaide's Round of 16 clash against Olympic FC, with a first-half brace helping Adelaide to a 3–2 win.[12] He scored again in the quarter-finals, pouncing on a Glen Moss error to score his fourth in three games as they beat the Newcastle Jets 1–0.[13] On 23 October 2019, Touré scored the opening goal in Adelaide's 4–0 win over Melbourne City in the 2019 FFA Cup Final,[14] being awarded the Mark Viduka Medal for his performance.[15]
Touré scored his first A-League goal in a Round 1 clash against Sydney FC, slotting home Adelaide's second as they lost 3–2 at Coopers Stadium.[16]
On 13 October 2021, Adelaide United announced that Touré would be departing the club.[17]
Macarthur FC
On 13 October 2021, Macarthur FC announced that Touré had signed for the 2021–22 season.[18] He would make his debut for the club on 5 December 2022, coming off the bench in a 1–0 win against the Central Coast Mariners at Campbelltown Stadium. Touré would later make his starting debut for the club six days later, in a 2–0 win against rivals Western Sydney Wanderers at CommBank Stadium. Touré would score his first goal for Macarthur FC in a 3–2 win against his former club Adelaide United on 19 February 2022 at Campbelltown Stadium.
Touré would score the opening goal in the 2022 Australia Cup final, helping Macarthur defeat Sydney United 58 2–0.[19] Touré's five goals in the competition would see him named top goalscorer for the 2022 Australia Cup.[20] Touré would finish the 2022–23 season as Macarthur's top goalscorer in all competitions.
On 13 June 2023, Macarthur FC announced that Touré would be departing the club at the end of his contact to pursue an overseas opportunity.[21]
Şanlıurfaspor (loan)
After signing with Turkish club Eyüpspor, in July 2023 it was announced that Touré would be loaned to fellow TFF 1. Lig side Şanlıurfaspor for the 2023–24 season.[22]
Ajaccio
On 15 January 2024, Touré signed with Ligue 2 side Ajaccio on a 18-month contact with an option for an additional year.[23]
FC Tulsa
On 4 April 2025, FC Tulsa announced that Touré had signed with the club.[24] Touré would depart the club three months later, with FC Tulsa announcing the mutual termination of his contract on 23 July 2025.[25]
Sydney FC
On 24 July 2025, Touré returned to Australia signing a two-year deal with A-League Men side Sydney FC.[26] On 29 July 2025, Touré would make his debut for Sydney against Western United at Ironbark Fields in the first round of the 2025 Australia Cup in which Sydney would win 1–0. Touré would score his first goal for the club in a 2–0 win at the Sydney United Sports Centre against Sydney United 58 on 10 August 2025, in the second round of the Australia Cup.
On 1 November 2025, Touré would score the first hat-trick of his career in round three of the 2025–26 A-League Men against the Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.[27]
International career
Touré was eligible to represent Liberia and Australia, choosing in November 2019 to play for the Australian U23's (the Olyroos) in a friendly tournament in China, and scored on debut.[28] Touré played a big part in helping the Olyroos qualify for the 2020 Olympics for the first time in 12 years, scoring a crucial goal against Syria in the Quarter Finals of the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship, going on to win the game and qualifying a few days later in the 3rd Place Final.
On 7 November 2025, it was announced that Touré had been called up to the Australia national team.[29][30] He would make his debut for the Socceroos, coming off the bench in the 78th minute in a 1–0 defeat against Venezuela at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston on 14 November 2025.[31]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 20 December 2025
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Adelaide United | 2019–20 | A-League | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | – | – | 17 | 7 | ||
| 2020–21 | A-League | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 18 | 0 | |||
| 2021–22 | A-League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 0 | |||
| Total | 30 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 7 | ||
| Macarthur FC | 2021–22 | A-League Men | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 22 | 2 | ||
| 2022–23 | A-League Men | 23 | 3 | 5 | 5 | – | – | 28 | 8 | |||
| Total | 45 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 10 | ||
| Şanlıurfaspor (loan) | 2023–24 | TFF 1. Lig | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 17 | 0 | ||
| Ajaccio | 2023–24 | Ligue 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25 | Ligue 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 0 | |||
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| FC Tulsa | 2025 | USL Championship | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1[a] | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Sydney FC | 2025–26 | A-League Men | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 11 | 5 | ||
| Career total | 110 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 126 | 22 | ||||
International
- As of 14 November 2025
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |
Honours
Club
Adelaide United
Macarthur FC
Individual
References
- ^ A-Leagues [@aleagues]; (30 September 2025). "Come for @sydneyfootballclub's name pronunciations, stay for Joe Lolley absolutely losing it 🤣👆". Retrieved 30 October 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Windon, Jacob; Green, Samuel (23 October 2019). "'Destined for really big things': Incredible story behind Toure's remarkable rise | Australia Cup". Australia Cup.
- ^ a b c d Burnett, Adam (22 March 2023). "Special Feature: Born in a mud hut in a refugee camp, to dreaming of dominating Australian football". Optus Sport. Archived from the original on 29 July 2023. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d McGuire, Michael (13 April 2020). "How Adelaide's Toure family fled war in Africa to set up a new life in Australia". Adelaide Now. The Advertiser.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Lewis, Dave (29 March 2020). "Australian football needs more risk-takers, says Toure clan's main man". SBS Sport.
- ^ "Toure v Toure: The special family eager to inspire young African-Australian footballers". KEEPUP. 16 October 2022.
- ^ Greenwood, Rob (27 September 2019). "How Adelaide's Toure family fled war in Africa to set up a new life in Australia". Adelaide Now. The Advertiser.
- ^ "Adelaide's African Nations Cup: A talent scout's dream". The Roar. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ James, Euan (9 October 2019). "From NPL to A-League: Toure hopes to inspire future generations". The Football Sack.
- ^ "Reds progress to last 16 with 5–2 win over Knights". Adelaide United. 7 August 2019.
- ^ "Signing news: Verbeek rewards impressive Toure with scholarship contract". 20 August 2019.
- ^ "Olympic vs Adelaide United, FFA Cup, Round of 16, 21st Aug 2019". 8 August 2019.
- ^ "Reference at www.adelaidenow.com.au".
- ^ "FFA Cup: Adelaide United vs Melbourne City news, Al Hassan Toure, score, A-League, team news, highlights, video". Fox Sports. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ "Dream comes true for Al Hassan Toure as Adelaide lift FFA Cup again". The Guardian. 23 October 2019.
- ^ "Adelaide United vs Sydney FC: The A-League has finally returned. And it took just 20 minutes for VAR strike again". 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Al Hassan Toure to depart Reds". Adelaide United. 13 October 2021. Archived from the original on 19 October 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ "Bulls capture Al Hassan Toure ahead of 2021/22 Season". Macarthur FC. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ Rugari, Vince (4 October 2022). "'Football is about love': Why Bulls striker taunted Sydney United 58 fans with celebration". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ Australia Cup [@AustraliaCup] (4 October 2022). "Al Hassan Toure finishes as the 2022 #AustraliaCup Final Rounds top goalscorer ⚽️" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Piel, Liam (13 June 2023). "Bulls farewell three players". Macarthur FC. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ Sanliurfaspor [@Sanliurfaspor] (11 July 2023). "📢 TRANSFER
Kulübümüz; Eyüpspor'dan kiralık olarak kanat mevki oyuncusu Al Hassan Touré'yi renklerine bağladı" (Tweet) (in Turkish) – via Twitter. - ^ "Al Hassan Touré, renfort offensif". AC Ajaccio (in French). 15 January 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ "FC Tulsa Inks Forward, International Standout Al Hassan Toure". FC Tulsa. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ Brenner, Candace (23 July 2025). "FC Tulsa Announces Mutual Termination of Contract with Al Hassan Toure". FC Tulsa. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ "Sydney FC Sign Mark Viduka Medalist Al Hassan Toure". Sydney FC. 24 July 2025.
- ^ Pinshaw, Antony (1 November 2025). "Hat-trick, and he's off! Toure's terrific triple against Jets ignites Sydney's season". Football360.com.au.
- ^ Samuel Green (16 November 2019). "Toure scores on Australia U-23 debut to continue remarkable three-month rise". Football Federation Australia. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- ^ "Sydney FC Trio Receive International Call-Ups". Sydney FC. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ Heddo, Taryn (7 November 2025). "Squad notes: Four first-time call-ups, seven potential debutants, while big names return | Socceroos". Socceroos. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ Papadakis, Ross (15 November 2025). "CommBank Socceroos suffer 1-0 defeat to Venezuela in Houston | Socceroos". Socceroos. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ "Dream comes true for Al Hassan Toure as Adelaide lift FFA Cup again". The Guardian. Australian Associated Press. 23 October 2019. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
External links
- Al Hassan Touré at Soccerway