Harry Toffolo

Biography

Harry Stefano Toffolo (born 19 August 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Major League Soccer club Charlotte FC. Career Norwich City Toffolo was born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, and grew up in Watton-at-Stone where he supported Chelsea. He joined Norwich City in 2008 as an under-14 player. Three years after joining the club, Toffolo joined the Academy in March 2011. Later that year, he earned his first scholarships with the club. In 2013, Toffolo played for them in the 2013 FA Youth Cup, as Norwich beat Chelsea 4–2 on aggregate in the final. During the tournament, he scored twice in the last 16 of the FA Youth Cup, in a 2–1 win over Millwall's Under-18 on 31 January 2013. After this, Toffolo signed his first professional contract with the club. In the 2014–15 season, Toffolo was an unused substitute in the League Cup for Norwich City against Crawley Town in the Second round on 26 August 2014. and Shrewsbury Town in the Third round on 23 September. After his loan spell at Swindon Town ended, Toffolo had his contract activated after Norwich City opted to take up their option of a contract extension to ensure his stay for the 2015–16 season. Following this, he said that he was determined to stay at the club to fight for his first team place there. He was then featured in the club's pre–season tour in number of matches. On 25 August 2015, he made his first-team debut for Norwich, playing the full 90 minutes, in the League Cup second round 2–1 victory away to Rotherham United, aged 20 years and 6 days. After the match, his performance was praised by Manager Alex Neil. Soon after, Toffolo signed a two–year contract extension with the club. He started the 2016–17 season, appearing in a 6–1 win over Peterborough United on 30 August 2016, assisting two times in the EFL Trophy. After his loan spell at Scunthorpe United finished at the end of the 2016–17 season, Toffolo had his contract activated after Norwich City opted to take up their option of a contract extension to ensure his stay for the 2017–18 season.