Toni Payne is a 28-year-old Nigeria Super Falcons forward. Silky and smooth on the ball, the American-born Nigerian is one of the key members of the Super Falcons squad in the on-going FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia and New Zealand.
Delve into the story of a dynamic individual whose journey unfolds through the realms of career success, financial milestones, and details of her personal life.
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Toni Payne biography
Antionette Oyedupe Payne (full name) was born in Birmingham, Alabama, in the United States on 22 April 1995. She's a footballer who plays as a forward for the Nigeria women’s national team, the Super Falcons, and the Sevilla women's team in La Liga.
The player's middle name, “Oyedupe”, is associated with people from the Western Part of Nigeria known as the Yorubas. So, we can deduce that her father is from the Yoruba tribe, a major tribe in Nigeria.
Toni Payne early life
The 28-year-old was born in Birmingham, Alabama, to parents who were of Nigerian origin. She is the big sister to Stephen and Nicole Payne, who both also play football.
Toni Payne club career
The Super Falcons player began her football career at the age of 18 for the Duke Blue Devils Women's soccer team at Duke University in Durham North Carolina, USA. She spent three years with the team from 2013 to 2016 before moving to the Netherlands to join Ajax women's team, spending a year with the Dutch Club (2016/17).
The midfielder completed a transfer from Ajax to Sevilla in 2018, establishing herself as a first-team player with the Spanish team. She has scored 24 goals in 139 appearances for Sevilla at the time of writing.
Toni Payne international career
Through birth and descent, She was eligible to play for the United States or for Nigeria.
United States
She played for the United States under-17 team and was in the team which won the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship.
She also represented the United States in the U-20 and U-23 set-up before switching international football allegiance to Nigeria in 2019.
Nigeria
In 2019, the Nigerian women’s team player declared her intentions to end her international career with the United States to represent Nigeria.
She debuted for the Nigeria national female team, the Super Falcons, against CSKA Moscow Women's team at the Turkish Women's cup on the 18th of February, 2021.
The Super Falcons emerged as champions of the tournament. She also scored her first goal for the Super Falcons in the tournament, firing a rocket into the back of the net from close range.
In July 2023, the Nigerian is with the Super Falcons in Australia as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup tournament co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
She will be making her debut in the FIFA Women's World Cup and will be eager to score for Nigeria again as the Super Falcons begin their campaign against Canada on 21 July.
We also believe that with her, Asisat Oshoala and Onome Ebi, the Super Falcons have a chance to go far in the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Toni Payne performance in the 2023/24 season so far
Toni Payne has been an exciting presence on the pitch for her team in the 2023-24 LIGA F season, showcasing her skills and making a notable impact despite starting in only four games and entering as a substitute in two others.
Her contribution in terms of goals and assists reflects her importance to the team's performance.
With two goals to her name, She has demonstrated her ability to find the back of the net, adding a crucial attacking dimension to her team's gameplay.
Additionally, she has provided one assist, showcasing her playmaking ability and her willingness to create scoring opportunities for her teammates.
Toni Payne's stats also highlight her offensive aggressiveness, as she has attempted a total of 12 shots.
Her willingness to take on goal-scoring opportunities shows her confidence and desire to make a difference in each match she plays.
While her number of starts may be limited, Toni Payne's impact on the pitch is evident.
She has not only found the back of the net but has also been instrumental in setting up goals for her team.
Her attacking prowess and versatility as both a scorer and provider make her a valuable asset in the 2023-24 LIGA F season.
As the season progresses, fans and observers will undoubtedly be eager to see how Toni Payne's performance continues to evolve and how her contributions will shape her team's journey in the league.
Her ability to make an impact both as a scorer and a playmaker bodes well for her team's aspirations in the season ahead.
Toni Payne salary
Her annual salary in 2023 is US $1 million.
Toni Payne net worth
The Sevilla player is one of the wealthiest and most influential female footballers from Nigeria. She has a net worth of US $5 million in 2023.
Toni Payne husband
She is single and has no husband or kids. The midfielder/forward rarely speaks about her personal life.
As a role model to many young aspiring female footballers who dream of turning professionals in the next few years, The experienced Nigerian had created her social media platform to connect with her fans, and share memorable photos and videos of herself on Instagram, where she has over 57k followers.
You can catch her through:
Instagram: @toekneepain
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Frequently Asked Questions about Toni Payne
What is Toni Payne's net worth?
She has a net worth of US $5 million in 2023.
What is her height?
She's 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
How old is Toni Payne?
Born on 22 April 1995, The Super Falcon is 28 years old.
Is Toni Payne right or left-footed?
She uses both feet almost equally.
Has Toni Payne played in the FIFA Women's World Cup?
No. But she will debut in the 2023 edition of the Women's World Cup.
This article was most recently revised and updated 10 months ago
