Mohamed Toure is one of the many exciting youngsters that are hoping to feature in their first FIFA World Cup™ this year.
Part of the Toure family – brother, Al Hassan, has also represented the CommBank Socceroos – his languid dribbling style and attacking instincts have always made him stand out as one to watch for the future.
Now at 21-years-old, he has secured a massive move to Norwich City in the EFL Championship. Let’s take a look at his career so far.
Background
Mo Toure was born on 26 March, 2004, in a refugee camp in Conakry, Guinea. His parents were originally from Liberia and the family spent 14 years at the refugee camp before moving to Australia in November that year. The family chose Adelaide as their home, something that Adelaide United fans will always be grateful for.
His older brother Al Hassan and younger brother Musa grew up playing together in the backyard, and all spent time at junior club Croydon Kings.
His brothers had a profound impact on Mohamed’s career.
“It was Al Hassan who broke through,” father Amara told Football360 in November last year. “He showed Mohamed what was possible; I don’t think Mohamed really believed he could have even played for Adelaide.”
Early Career
After coming through Croydon Kings and the South Australian NTC programme, Mo joined Adelaide United in 2020.
The then-15-year-old said that making his debut for the Reds was a “dream come true.” He scored his first goal not long after, on 14 February 2020, making him the youngest ever goal scorer in the A-League Men.
He would go on to score seven goals in 42 appearances for Adelaide United, but his potential was obvious. Those seven strikes were the record for the most number of goals scored by a player under the age of 18 in A-League history.
French club Reims noticed that potential in 2022, signing him alongside Adelaide teammate and cousin Yaya Dukuly.
Ovrerseas Clubs and Socceroos debut
He began his overseas club career in Reims’ B team, scoring eight goals in fifteen appearances.
He was rewarded with his Ligue 1 debut as a 19-year-old on 6 May 2023. He spent the following season building experience in Ligue 2 while on loan at Paris FC.
He did enough in that 2022/23 season to be rewarded with his first senior Socceroos call-up in October 2023. He debuted against England at Wembley.
“Joy” was the way that he described his emotions after his debut.
Randers FC and Norwich City
In July 2024, Toure earned a move to Danish Superliga side Randers FC. It has been with Randers that the youngster has truly earned his stripes at European club level.
“I’m a passionate player. I always want to win and personally, I just want to play, enjoy playing football, score goals and make the team and our fans happy,” he said upon signing.
He went on to score 12 goals in 48 appearances as he continued to learn his craft. Indeed, it is this season where he began to really find form, starting regularly for Randers and pushing for higher honours.
That form earned him a move to Norwich City in the EFL Championship, with a contract that runs until at least June 2030. with the option for a further year.
“I’m here to learn and develop,” he said during the signing announcement.
“It’s an environment I want to be in… I love to work hard – every time I’m on the pitch, I try my best for the badge.”
Toure joins a long list of current Socceroos who ply their trade in the Championship, including the likes of Nestory Irankunda (Watford FC), Riley McGree and Sam Silvera (Middlesbrough FC), Cam Burgess (Swansea City) and Lewis Miller (Blackburn Rovers).
World Cup Socceroo?
On September 9 2025, Mo Toure announced himself on the international stage with a brace against New Zealand in the Soccer Ashes. They were his first goals at senior international level.
“It’s a surreal feeling, starting my first game for the Socceroos. Just playing and putting the jersey on is a big pride for me,” he said.
“The feeling of scoring my first goal was amazing.”
The special feeling was exacerbated by playing alongside good friend Nestory Irankunda.
“I’ve known Nestor for a very very long time, since Adelaide,” he said.
“We lived very close to each other, we were always hanging out. So to see us both out here playing for the Socceroos is amazing.
“We’re both learning together, so it’s good to have a familiar face in camp.”
All signs are positive as he hopes to be selected for his first ever FIFA World Cup™ next year.
"I believe that they can make an impact at the World Cup... they have the quality and they've shown that when they're on the pitch, they're showing that they belong in this environment," Head Coach Tony Popovic said on Toure and Irankunda last year.
“If that continues we’ve got two really good young, talented players that could hopefully shine at the World Cup.”