

A creative midfield force for England, she scored a stunning goal in the Euro 2022 final to help bring football home.
Ella Toone grew up in Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, dreaming of playing for Manchester United, a club that didn't yet have a women's senior team. Her football journey was one of persistence, playing for local clubs and eventually joining Manchester United's newly formed women's side in 2018. Her technical skill, vision, and eye for spectacular long-range goals quickly made her a fan favorite. Toone's breakthrough on the international stage was cinematic: coming on as a substitute in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley, she chipped the German goalkeeper with a sublime lob to send the stadium into raptures, a pivotal moment in England's historic championship victory. She embodies the new era of English women's football—confident, skillful, and playing with palpable joy.
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Ella was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
The world at every milestone
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
She is a lifelong Manchester United supporter and has a tattoo of the club's crest.
Her childhood bedroom was decorated in Manchester United memorabilia.
She played for Manchester City's academy before joining United's first team.
Her nickname among teammates and fans is 'Tooney'.
“I just love playing football and creating chances for my team to score.”