How much does Ella Toone earn, and is she in a relationship? Find out all the details

How much does Ella Toone earn, and is she in a relationship? Find out all the details

Helix Odhiambo
updated at August 14, 2023 at 11:16 AM

Ella Toone is an English footballer who plays for Manchester United and England women's national team. How much does Ella Toone earn? The forward has made a fortune from her career earnings and endorsement deals.

How old is Ella Toone?
Ella Toone of Manchester United in action during the FA Women's Super League match against Manchester City at Leigh Sports Village on 21 May 2023 in Leigh, England. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
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Ella is a top-class striker and one of the faces of modern women's football. She grew up as a Man United fan and admired Cristiano Ronaldo. How old is Ella Toone, and does she have a partner?

Ella Toone's profile and bio summary

Full name

Ella Ann Toone

Date of birth

2 September 1999

Age

23 (as of August 2023)

Birthplace

Tyldesley, United Kingdom

Nationality

British

Ethnicity

White

Height

1.63m (5ft4inches)

Weight

57 kg

Eye colour

Blue

Hair colour

Light brown

Education

Fred Longworth High School, Wigan and Leigh College

Profession

Professional footballer

Position

Striker

Teams

Manchester United, England women's national team

Parents

Nick and Karen Toone

Siblings

Two

Boyfriend

Joe Bunney

Annual salary

$350,000

Net worth

$2 million

Social media

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Where is Ella Toone from?

The striker was born and raised in Tyldesley, United Kingdom, on 2 September 1999. Ella Toone's parents are Nick and Karen Toone. Her dad, brothers, and cousins grew up playing football.

What college did Ella Toone go to?

Ella Toone's stats
Ella Toone is training at Manchester City Football Academy on 20 February 2018 in Manchester, England. Photo: Tom Flathers
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The English forward studied at St. Georges Primary School in Tyldesley before moving to Fred Longworth High School, where she played football with boys. She then enrolled on a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Sports Science course at Wigan and Leigh College.

Ella Toone's height and weight

The Wigan and Leigh College graduate has a height of 1.63m (5ft 4 inches) and weighs 57 kg. She has brown eyes and light brown hair.

Ella Toone's career

The Tyldesley native started her youth career in 2005 at Astley & Tyldesley FC before moving to Manchester United. She spent six years at United and moved to Blackburn Academy in 2013.

Blackburn and Manchester City

Ella Toone's height
Ella Toone of Manchester City Women battles with Jess Carter of Birmingham City Ladies during the FA WSL Continental Tyres Cup at Manchester City Football Academy on 3 December 2017 in Manchester, England. Photo: Manchester City FC
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The talented striker got promoted to Blackburn's senior team in 2015 since Man United had no women's senior side. She then signed for Manchester City in 2016 and debuted as a substitute in an 8-0 win over Aston Villa in the Continental Cup. She played for two years at City, then returned to United after the club formed its women's senior team in 2018.

Manchester United

Ella was among seven players to return to the United's senior side, having played for the club at youth level. She debuted in a 1-0 League Cup win against Liverpool on 19 August 2018. Her first goal came on 9 September 2018 in the opening game of the 2018-19 season, where United won 12-0 away to Aston Villa.

Ella Toone's age
Ella Toone of Manchester United celebrates on the final whistle during the FA Women's Super League match against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on 19 November 2022 in London, England. Photo: Harriet Lander
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She won the FA Women's Championship Player of the Month award for February 2019 after scoring five goals in United's two league games. She also scored five goals in a League Cup group stage game against Leicester City, where they won 11-1 on 21 November 2019.

International career

Ella played at the 2016 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Jordan. She debuted for the under-19 debut in a UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship qualification match against Kazakhstan on 17 October 2017. The forward scored twice as England won 9-0.

Ella missed the 2018 FIFA Women's U20 World Cup due to injury. She received her first senior national team call-up in September 2020. She debuted on 23 February 2021 as a half-time substitute and scored a penalty in a 6-0 friendly win over Northern Ireland.

The goal poacher bagged a hat-trick against Latvia during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification on 26 October 2021. She played in the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 and is part of the England squad for the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

How many goals has Ella Toone scored for Man United?

Ella finished the 2022-23 season with three goals and eight assists in 31 games. She is Man United's all-time top scorer with 44 goals as of August 2023.

Ella Toone's honours

Ella Toone's new contract
England's Chloe Kelly (L) and Ella Toone (R) with the UEFA Women's Euro trophy they won after beating Germany in the final at Wembley Stadium on 31 July 2022 in London, United Kingdom. Photo: Robbie Jay Barratt
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Ella Toone's stats and achievements make her one of the best and most decorated female footballers. Here are some of her awards and titles.

  • FA WSL Cup (2016)
  • FA Women's Championship (2018-19)
  • European Championship (2022)
  • Finalissima (2023)
  • Arnold Clark Cup (2022, 2023)
  • WSL Player of the Month (December 2021)
  • WSL Top Assist Provider (2021-22)
  • Manchester United Player of the Year (2021-22)

Ella Toone's new contract

The striker penned a contract extension at Man United in November 2021, which expires in June 2025. She remains committed to her childhood club.

Ella Toone's jersey

What college did Ella Toone go to?
Ella Toone (C) signs her Manchester United jersey for a local male fan at the Centenary Stadium on 4 January 2023 in Ta' Qali, Malta. Photo: Domenic Aquilina
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The forward wears jersey no.7 at United and no. 10 in the national team. According to United, Toone's no.7 shirt was the top-selling jersey in the club in the 2022-23 season. It was also the 10th most popular on United Direct out of the men's and women's teams. Legends who wore the historic shirt are David Beckham, Eric Cantona, Bryan Robson and Cristiano Ronaldo.

How much does Ella Toone earn?

The striker earns around $350,000 annually at United. She is one of the club's top earners. Chelsea's Sam Kerr is the highest-paid female footballer, who earns about $530,000 annually.

Ella Toone's net worth

Toone has a net worth of around $2 million. The primary source of her income is from her football career. Her successful career has earned her a luxurious lifestyle.

Is Ella Toone in a relationship?

Ella Toone's partner
Ella Toone (L) and Joe Bunney (R) have been together for a while. They have enjoyed many holidays together. Photo: Andrew Kearns, Joe Prior (modified by author)
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The Lionesses' forward is in a relationship with non-league footballer Joe Bunney. So, is Ella Toone married? The couple has not tied the knot but still dating. Joe Bunney and Ella Toone met through mutual friends and have kept their affair out of the limelight.

Ella Toone's partner has two kids from a previous relationship. He has played for several teams, including Warrington Rylands, Rochdale, Northampton Town, and Bolton Wanderers.

Ella Toone and Alessia Russo's friendship

Ella Toone and Alessia Russo
Alessia Russo (L) and Ella Toone (R) of England share a joke as they walk to a training session at the Sunshine Coast Stadium on 13 July 2023 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. Photo: Naomi Baker
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Toone and Alessia Russo are childhood Man United fans and teammates in Lionesses. Russo played with Ella at United between 2020-2023 before joining Arsenal in July 2023. She previously played for Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion.

"It's nice to have someone there who's been through it all and understands it. Not many best friends can say that they've won the Euros together." Ella said about her relationship with Russo during a joint interview.

Ella Toone and Millie Turner's relationship

Toone also shares a strong friendship bond with teammate and defender Millie Turner. Their close relationship raised several eyebrows, with some inquiring about their relationship, but they are just friends. Millie Turner is dating England international Rachel Daly.

How much does Ella Toone earn? The forward takes home around $350,000 annually and has made a fortune in her career. She continues to support and inspire many young girls to pursue their dreams.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.