Elvis Christian Yonwa-Toonga (born 20 November 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays central midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Elvis Christian Yonwa-Toonga | ||
| Date of birth | 20 November 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2013 | Arsenal | ||
| 2013–2014 | Southampton | ||
| 2014–2015 | Cardiff City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | AFC Wimbledon | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:59, 17 July 2016 (UTC) | |||
Playing career
editBorn in London, Toonga joined Arsenal's youth system at the age of 8. After being released in 2013 at age 16, he had short spells at Southampton and Cardiff City[2] before signing a professional deal with AFC Wimbledon on 12, June 2015.[3]
On 24, October 2015 Toonga made his Football League debut, coming on as a late substitute for Lyle Taylor in a 3–1 away win against York City.[4] On 11 March 2016, he left the club by mutual consent.[5]
Prison
editOn 17, July 2017, Toonga was arrested and spent two and a half years in prison for dealing with heroin and cocaine.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Cardiff City's 20 best players under 20: The hottest young talent the Bluebirds fans should keep an eye out for". Wales Online. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Former Arsenal, Southampton and Cardiff City youngster still waiting for AFC Wimbledon green light". Get West London. 4 September 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Ex-Arsenal talent signs up". AFC Wimbledon's official website. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "York 1–3 Wimbledon". BBC Sport. 24 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Rhys Murphy: AFC Wimbledon sign Oldham Athletic striker on loan". BBC Sport. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ Mumby, Daniel (18 July 2017). "Footballer jailed after Sherborne drugs arrest". somersetlive. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
External links
edit- Christian Toonga at Soccerbase
- Christian Toonga at Soccerway
