Bazoumana Touré
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Left Winger
One-v-One Creator
Mar 2, 2006 (20)
Left
5'10"
163 lb
On bench against Villa
Toure (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Aston Villa.
Analysis: Toure was forced off against Coventry City with a leg injury but has made encouraging progress since then. Despite initial concerns over the severity of the issue, he has recovered sufficiently to return to the matchday squad.
Scores for Ivory Coast
Toure scored in Ivory Coast's 2-0 win over Somalia, according to Chronicle Live.
Analysis: Toure continued his productive start to the season by scoring his third senior international goal, reacting quickly after Yan Diomande's shot struck the post to finish from close range in stoppage time. The winger has also scored twice for Newcastle United across all competitions despite making just three Premier League appearances, all from the bench. Harvey Barnes and Matias Fernandez-Pardo remain among his main competition for minutes on the left, but Toure's goalscoring form could strengthen his case for a larger role following the international break.
Limited to substitute role
Toure has made three Premier League appearances this season, all from the bench, scoring once.
Analysis: Toure has started the campaign in a reserve role, with Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy and Matias Fernandez-Pardo currently ahead of him for minutes on the wings. His goal despite limited opportunities provides an encouraging start, and his role could grow as the season progresses. For now, however, Toure appears likely to remain primarily an option off the bench while competing for a larger share of playing time.
Scores off bench in big loss
Toure scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Monday's 4-1 defeat versus Leeds United.
Analysis: Toure couldn't provide much of a spark for Newcastle in hopes of a turnaround, but the winger bagged a late consolation goal when the game was already decided. This was Toure's first goal of the season, but until he plays regularly as a starter, he shouldn't carry a ton of upside. Anthony Elanga's likely absence due to an undisclosed injury and Jacob Murphy's recent uninspiring performances could open the door for a bigger role for Toure in the coming matches, starting with Saturday's match against Hull City at St. James' Park.
Completes Newcastle move
Toure completed a permanent transfer from Hoffenheim to Newcastle United on a long-term contract Sunday.
Analysis: Toure had five goals and nine assists across 30 appearances (29 starts) with Hoffenheim in the 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign and also appeared in three games for Ivory Coast in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toure will add another threat on the wing, and he should compete for steady playing time with a Magpies team that saw Anthony Gordon leave to join FC Barcelona in recent weeks.
Appears from bench
Toure generated two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Curacao.
Analysis: Toure was back on the field Thursday after he went unused in their second group stage match, with the attacker appearing for 23 minutes from the bench. He would only complete nine passes while recording two crosses, a quiet outing. He will look for more time after starting in their opener, although his minimal usage in the past two games brings some questions about what role he will hold in the knockouts.
Non-factor in win
Toure generated one cross (zero accurate) and won two duels in Sunday's 1-0 win against Ecuador.
Analysis: Toure didn't have a big impact in Sunday's win, and the winger was unable to be a difference-maker on the left wing. Considering Amad Diallo replaced him and later scored the game-winning goal, it wouldn't be surprising if Toure heads to the bench in Saturday's contest against Germany.
Continues strong run of form
Toure scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Werder Bremen.
Analysis: Toure's first half strike Saturday proved decisive in Hoffenheim's 1-0 win at Werder Bremen. Across his last five appearances (five starts), the 20-year old talent has scored three times and assisted once. In his second season with Hoffenheim, Toure has set new career high marks with five goals and nine assists across 29 appearances (28 starts).
Logs goal, assist
Toure scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus VfB Stuttgart.
Analysis: Toure was basically the other half of Hoffenheim's attack on Saturday, getting a goal and assisting on another in the 3-3 draw. The attacker should continue feasting against a poor Werder Bremen team which has let in 57 goals this season in Bundesliga play.
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