Al Hassan Toure (born 30 May 2000) is an Australian professional

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who plays as a forward for

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in the A-League. Toure is eligible to represent Australia, Guinea and Liberia at national level. Toure was called up to the

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squad on 11 November 2019 for a series of friendlies against U-23 teams in Chongqing, China later that month.

Club career

Adelaide United

On 7 August 2019, Toure made his professional debut against

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in the

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, scoring the opening goal as Adelaide won the match 5–2. Soon afterwards, Toure penned a two-year scholarship contract with the club. He continued his scoring form in Adelaide's Round of 16 clash against

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, with a first-half brace helping Adelaide to a 3–2 win. He scored again in the quarter-finals, pouncing on a Glen Moss error to score his fourth in three games as they beat the

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1–0. On 23 October 2019, Toure scored the opening goal in Adelaide's 4–0 win over Melbourne City in the

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, being awarded the Mark Viduka Medal for his performance. Toure scored his first A-League goal in a Round 1 clash against Sydney FC, slotting home Adelaide's second as they lost 3–2 at

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International career

Toure is eligible to represent Guinea, Liberia, and Australia. He was chosen in November 2019 to play for the Australian U23's in a friendly tournament in China, and scored on debut. Toure played a big part in helping the

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qualify for the Olympics for the first time in 12 years, scoring a crucial goal against Syria in the Quarter Finals of the

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whilst going on to win the game and eventually going on to qualify a few days later in the 3rd Place Final.

Personal life

Toure was born in Guinea to Liberian parents. He migrated to Australia at the age of 4 years and six months. He has two younger brothers – Mohamed and

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, who both are professional footballers.

Career statistics

Honours

Club

Adelaide United *

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Macarthur * Australia Cup:

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Individual

* Mark Viduka Medal:

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Toure, Al Hassan 2000 births Living people Sportspeople from Conakry People with acquired Liberian citizenship Australian soccer players Australia youth international soccer players Liberian footballers Australian people of Liberian descent Sportspeople of Liberian descent Liberian emigrants to Australia Naturalised citizens of Australia Association football forwards Croydon Kings players Adelaide United FC players Macarthur FC players National Premier Leagues players A-League Men players