Ivan Toney Charged with Assault Following Nightclub Incident

England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an incident at a London nightclub in Soho.

The charge, confirmed on July 31, relates to an event on Dec. 6, 2025, and will see the 28-year-old appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Sept. 24.

A spokesperson for Toney said: "Ivan acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being given the opportunity to clear his name in court."

It marks another turbulent chapter in the career of a forward who, only weeks ago, stood on football’s biggest stage. Toney, now playing for Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League, forced his way into England’s World Cup squad earlier this summer and featured in the latter stages of the tournament.

He came off the bench as a late substitute in the 2-1 semifinal defeat to Argentina, thrown on as England chased a desperate equaliser. His only start arrived in the wild third-place playoff against France, a chaotic 6-4 win that underlined both England’s attacking depth and the open nature of the contest.

Toney has 10 international caps and one goal for his country, a record that hints at a player on the fringes of Gareth Southgate’s plans but trusted enough to be taken to a World Cup. His move to Al Ahli placed him among the growing contingent of European-based stars heading to the Saudi Pro League, a decision framed as a fresh chapter in his club career.

Now the focus shifts away from the pitch. With a court date set and his camp insisting he is ready to contest the allegation, the next decisive moment in Toney’s year will not come in a stadium, but in a courtroom in central London.