Toby Philip Down (; born 3 June 1994) is a former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder or a centre back. Born in England, he received his HKSAR passport in January 2020.
Club career Down moved to Hong Kong at the age of 3 with his family. He played junior football for the Kowloon Cricket Club in the HKJFL, until moving into the local football set up with Kitchee and then Sham Shui Po. After attending secondary school in King George V School he had a trial period with Wycombe Wanderers in 2013, making 1 appearance in a pre-season friendly.
Down started his senior career at Citizen, making his senior debut in the Hong Kong FA Cup playing the last nine minutes in a 3–0 win over Sun Source.
Down then attended Concordia University to study marketing and play for the men's football team. In September 2015, he scored the first hat-trick for his side since October 2013.
After four years in America, Down returned to Hong Kong to join Tai Po. On 2 September 2018, he made his Hong Kong Premier League debut for Tai Po, playing the last 20 minutes in a 4–4 draw with Yuen Long.
On 6 July 2020, Down joined fellow Hong Kong Premier League club Eastern.
On 15 October 2020, Southern acquired Down on loan for the season.
On 9 July 2022, Down left Eastern.
In 2024, he was playing for United Premier Soccer League side OFC Wolves.
On 31 July 2024, it was confirmed that Down would join HKFC, having last played in Hong Kong since 2022.港超聯 港會開操！前港腳羅素「愛回家」 on.cc 31 July 2024
On 16 May 2026, Down announced his retirement from professional football.
International career In January 2020, it was reported that Down had received his HKSAR passport after giving up his British passport, making him eligible to represent Hong Kong internationally.大埔將征亞冠 入籍兵註冊或添變數 Wenweipo 15 January 2020
Personal life Down was born in Ascot, England and has four siblings. He competed in both rugby and athletics when he was younger.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupSenior ShieldOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCitizen2013–14Hong Kong First Division0010000010Tai Po 2018–19Hong Kong Premier League20001040702019–20Hong Kong Premier League60203030140Career total80304070220
Honours Tai Po Hong Kong Premier League: 2018–19
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