Harry Toffolo

Toffolo was born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, and grew up in Watton-at-StoneHertfordshire Life, February 2015, url=https://www.hertfordshirelife.co.uk/people/bright-young-things-1-3959167 where he supported Chelsea.{{cite news|title=Harry Toffolo loyal to Norwich City cause|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/harry-toffolo-loyal-to-norwich-city-cause-1-2173197|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=29 April 2013|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120070258/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/harry-toffolo-loyal-to-norwich-city-cause-1-2173197|url-status=dead}} He joined Norwich City in 2008 as an under-14 player.{{cite news|title=Dream chance for nine Norwich City hopefuls|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/dream-chance-for-nine-norwich-city-hopefuls-1-847433|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=31 March 2011|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120070305/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/dream-chance-for-nine-norwich-city-hopefuls-1-847433|url-status=dead}} Three years after joining the club, Toffolo joined the Academy in March 2011. Later that year, he earned his first scholarships with the club.{{cite news|title=Exciting times for new faces at Colney|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/exciting-times-for-new-faces-at-colney-1-964651|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=15 July 2011|access-date=19 January 2018}}

In 2013, Toffolo played for them in the 2013 FA Youth Cup, as Norwich beat Chelsea 4–2 on aggregate in the final.{{cite web|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/fa-youth-cup-final-first-leg-norwich-city-u18s-1-chelsea-u18s-0-1-2173538|title=FA Youth Cup final, first leg: Norwich City U18s 1, Chelsea U18s 0|date=29 April 2013|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065714/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/fa-youth-cup-final-first-leg-norwich-city-u18s-1-chelsea-u18s-0-1-2173538|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=FA Youth Cup final: Chelsea U18s 2, Norwich City U18s 3 (Norwich win 4-2 on aggregate)|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/fa-youth-cup-final-chelsea-u18s-2-norwich-city-u18s-3-norwich-win-4-2-on-aggregate-1-2191974|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=13 May 2013|access-date=19 January 2018}} During the tournament, he scored twice in the last 16 of the FA Youth Cup, in a 2–1 win over Millwall's Under-18 on 31 January 2013.{{cite news|title=Harry's double tames Lions|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/harry-s-double-tames-lions-1-1836420|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=31 January 2013|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120065711/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/harry-s-double-tames-lions-1-1836420|url-status=dead}} After this, Toffolo signed his first professional contract with the club.{{cite news|title=Pathway plans for Norwich City's youngsters|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/pathway-plans-for-norwich-city-s-youngsters-1-2221563|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=4 June 2013|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120134243/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/pathway-plans-for-norwich-city-s-youngsters-1-2221563|url-status=dead}}

In the 2014–15 season, Toffolo was an unused substitute in the League Cup for Norwich City against Crawley Town in the Second round on 26 August 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28847093|title=Norwich City 3–1 Crawley Town|date=26 August 2014|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=23 April 2015}} and Shrewsbury Town in the Third round on 23 September.{{cite web|url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29216773 |title=Shrewsbury Town 1–0 Norwich City|date=23 September 2014|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=23 April 2015}}

After his loan spell at Swindon Town ended, Toffolo had his contract activated after Norwich City opted to take up their option of a contract extension to ensure his stay for the 2015–16 season.{{cite news|title=Norwich City confirm contract extensions for academy duo Harry Toffolo and Declan Rudd|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/norwich-city-confirm-contract-extensions-for-academy-duo-harry-toffolo-and-declan-rudd-1-4998463|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=2 May 2015|access-date=19 January 2018}} Following this, he said that he was determined to stay at the club to fight for his first team place there.{{cite news|title=Harry Toffolo aims to impress Alex Neil back at Norwich City|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/harry-toffolo-aims-to-impress-alex-neil-back-at-norwich-city-1-4091743|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=28 May 2015|access-date=19 January 2018}} He was then featured in the club's pre–season tour in number of matches.{{cite news|title=Harry Toffolo is a shining light for Norwich City's young guns|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/harry-toffolo-is-a-shining-light-for-norwich-city-s-young-guns-1-4184389|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=7 August 2015|access-date=19 January 2018}} On 25 August 2015, he made his first-team debut for Norwich, playing the full 90 minutes, in the League Cup second round 2–1 victory away to Rotherham United, aged 20 years and 6 days.{{cite news|title=Rotherham United 1 – 2 Norwich City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33970018|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 August 2015|access-date=19 January 2018}} After the match, his performance was praised by Manager Alex Neil.{{cite news|title=Harry Toffolo aims to prove he is no one-hit wonder at Norwich City|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/harry-toffolo-aims-to-prove-he-is-no-one-hit-wonder-at-norwich-city-1-4210362|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=27 August 2015|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124044/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/harry-toffolo-aims-to-prove-he-is-no-one-hit-wonder-at-norwich-city-1-4210362|url-status=dead}} Soon after, Toffolo signed a two–year contract extension with the club.{{cite news|title=Harry Toffolo signs new two-year deal with Norwich City|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/harry-toffolo-signs-new-two-year-deal-with-norwich-city-1-4223518|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=7 September 2015|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120070153/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/harry-toffolo-signs-new-two-year-deal-with-norwich-city-1-4223518|url-status=dead}}

He started the 2016–17 season, appearing in a 6–1 win over Peterborough United on 30 August 2016, assisting two times in the EFL Trophy.{{cite news|title=Checkatrade Trophy Southern Group F: Peterborough United 1 Norwich City Under-23s 6|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/checkatrade-trophy-southern-group-f-peterborough-united-1-norwich-city-under-23s-6-1-4677789|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=30 August 2016|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117221957/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/checkatrade-trophy-southern-group-f-peterborough-united-1-norwich-city-under-23s-6-1-4677789|url-status=dead}} After his loan spell at Scunthorpe United finished at the end of the 2016–17 season, Toffolo had his contract activated after Norwich City opted to take up their option of a contract extension to ensure his stay for the 2017–18 season.{{cite news|title=Norwich City confirm contract extensions for academy duo Harry Toffolo and Declan Rudd|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/norwich-city-confirm-contract-extensions-for-academy-duo-harry-toffolo-and-declan-rudd-1-4998463|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=2 May 2017|access-date=19 January 2018}}

On 20 October 2014, Toffolo joined Swindon Town on loan for one month.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29689679|title=Swindon Town have signed defender Harry Toffolo on a month's loan from Norwich City|date=20 October 2014|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=23 April 2015}} He made his debut as a substitute in the 2–2 draw at home to Colchester United,{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29670050|title=Swindon Town 2–2 Colchester United|date=25 October 2014|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=18 November 2014}} and his first start in the 1–0 win at Home to Preston North End on 4 November.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29797515|title=Swindon Town 1–0 Preston North End|date=4 November 2014|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=23 April 2015}} Toffolo quickly established himself in the first team playing in the left-wing back position.{{cite web|url=https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2015/july/harry-toffolo-happy-with-all-round-game/|title=HARRY TOFFOLO HAPPY WITH ALL-ROUND GAME|publisher=Norwich City F.C.|date=23 July 2015|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115203335/https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2015/july/harry-toffolo-happy-with-all-round-game/|archive-date=15 January 2018|url-status=live}}
{{cite news|title=Cooper backs Toffolo to improve as defender signs on till the end of the season|url=http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/11624250.Cooper_backs_Toffolo_to_improve_as_defender_signs_on_till_the_end_of_the_season/|publisher=Swindon Advertiser|date=25 November 2014|access-date=19 January 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Options are opening up|url=http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/11666124.Options_are_opening_up/|publisher=Swindon Advertiser|date=15 December 2014|access-date=19 January 2018}} As a result, Toffolo's loan spell was extended until the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Toffolo loan spell extended to end of season|url=http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/11623444.Toffolo_loan_spell_extended_to_end_of_season/|publisher=Swindon Advertiser|date=25 November 2014|access-date=19 January 2018}}

After returning to the first team for a match against Walsall as a substitute on 26 December, Toffolo then regained his first team place at the club since coming back from injury to help the side challenge their hopes for promotion.{{cite news|title=Walsall 1 – 4 Swindon Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/30543678|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 December 2014|access-date=19 January 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Flirty Harry drops a big hint that he'd like to stay at Town|url=http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/11797544.Flirty_Harry_drops_a_big_hint_that_he_d_like_to_stay_at_Town/|publisher=Swindon Advertiser|date=17 February 2015|access-date=19 January 2018}} He scored his first league goal in a 3–0 win at home against Notts County on 7 March 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31670105|title=Swindon Town 3–0 Notts County|date=7 March 2015|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=23 April 2015}} After missing out in both legs of the play–offs,{{cite news|title=Toffolo fitness boost adds to Town's final options|url=http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/12957529.PLAY_OFFS_2015__Toffolo_fitness_boost_adds_to_Town_s_final_options/|publisher=Swindon Advertiser|date=18 May 2015|access-date=19 January 2018}} he made his return in the play-offs final against Preston North End, where he started, in a 4–0 defeat.{{cite news|title=Preston North End 4 – 0 Swindon Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32770740|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 May 2015|access-date=19 January 2018}} Toffolo made a total of 30 appearances and scoring once in all competitions, and provided several assists.{{cite news |date=13 January 2015 |title=It's all blue sky as Town pass screen test |publisher=Swindon Advertiser |url=http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/11720565.It_s_all_blue_sky_as_Town_pass_screen_test/ |access-date=19 January 2018}}

During his time at the club, Toffolo established himself as a fans favourite at Swindon and this resulted in the Swindon Town Supporters Trust deciding to fund his loan in January 2015.{{cite news|url=http://www.whtimes.co.uk/sport/football/swindon_town_supporters_trust_fund_harry_toffolo_loan_spell_1_3924153|title=Swindon Town Supporters' Trust fund Harry Toffolo loan spell|date=20 January 2015|newspaper=Welwyn Hatfield Times|access-date=23 April 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120100/http://www.whtimes.co.uk/sport/football/swindon_town_supporters_trust_fund_harry_toffolo_loan_spell_1_3924153|url-status=dead}} He also hit the headlines for his engagement with the local community in Swindon,{{cite news|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/norwich_city_player_harry_toffolo_rejects_fifa_and_football_manager_to_take_up_charity_work_1_3903605|title=Norwich City player Harry Toffolo rejects FIFA and Football Manager to take up charity work|newspaper=Eastern Daily Press|location=Norwich|date=2 January 2015|access-date=23 April 2015|archive-date=30 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150430184816/http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/norwich_city_player_harry_toffolo_rejects_fifa_and_football_manager_to_take_up_charity_work_1_3903605|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://learnaboutstfc.co.uk/when-harry-met-sammy/|title=When Harry Met Sammy|date=5 March 2015|work=Learn about Swindon Town|publisher=Swindon Town Supporters Trust|access-date=23 April 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304122856/http://learnaboutstfc.co.uk/when-harry-met-sammy/|url-status=dead}} and was involved in a number of charitable events and school visits over and above the usual club player appearance commitments.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/philippines24hr/status/573566087398309889|title=PH 24 Hour Challenge|date=5 March 2015|publisher=Twitter|access-date=23 April 2015}} He is also an Ambassador for Dementia UK (his grandfather having suffered from the condition).{{cite news|title=Harry happy to pitch in|url=http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/11697876.Harry_happy_to_pitch_in/|publisher=Swindon Advertiser|date=2 January 2015|access-date=19 January 2018}}

On 19 October 2015, he joined Championship side Rotherham United on a one-month loan.{{cite web|url=http://www.themillers.co.uk/news/article/rotherham-united-norwich-city-harry-toffolo-2752338.aspx|title=Millers secure Toffolo loan|date=19 October 2015|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|access-date=20 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019194351/http://www.themillers.co.uk/news/article/rotherham-united-norwich-city-harry-toffolo-2752338.aspx|archive-date=19 October 2015|url-status=dead}} He made his Championship debut the next day in a home game against Reading which finished 1–1.{{cite web|url=http://www.themillers.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3833247&tcmuri=2513389|title= Rotherham 1 v 1 Reading – Match Report|date=20 October 2015|publisher=Rotherham United F.C.|access-date=21 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022205835/http://www.themillers.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/?matchid=3833247&tcmuri=2513389|archive-date=22 October 2015|url-status=dead}} On 23 November, his loan was extended to January 2016.{{cite news|title=Harry Toffolo: Norwich City defender extends Rotherham United loan|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34902439|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 November 2015|access-date=4 May 2016}} He appeared in every match since joining the club on loan, establishing himself in the left–back position.{{cite news|title=Rotherham 1 Wolves 2: Frecklington and Millers show spirit to prove they are ready for fight|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/rotherham-united/rotherham-1-wolves-2-frecklington-and-millers-show-spirit-to-prove-they-are-ready-for-fight-1-7609988|newspaper=Yorkshire Post|date=7 December 2015|access-date=19 January 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Rotherham boss keen to extend loan of Norwich City's 'top young player' Harry Toffolo|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/rotherham-boss-keen-to-extend-loan-of-norwich-city-s-top-young-player-harry-toffolo-1-4296474|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=4 November 2015|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117204511/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/rotherham-boss-keen-to-extend-loan-of-norwich-city-s-top-young-player-harry-toffolo-1-4296474|url-status=dead}} However, he suffered a virus and it kept him out for a month before returning to his parent club in January 2016.{{cite news|title=Transfer gossip (Jan 19): Owls swoop, Boro eye former Leeds striker|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-gossip-jan-19-owls-swoop-boro-eye-former-leeds-striker-1-7683018|newspaper=Yorkshire Post|date=19 January 2016|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117203753/https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-gossip-jan-19-owls-swoop-boro-eye-former-leeds-striker-1-7683018|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Rotherham United recall Richard Wood from Chesterfield loan|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35193801|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 December 2015|access-date=19 January 2018}} By the time of his departure, he made seven appearances for the side.

On 21 January 2016, Toffolo joined League One side Peterborough United on loan until the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Posh Swoop For A Canary|url=http://www.theposh.com/news/article/canary-2913495.aspx|publisher=Peterborough United F.C.|date=21 January 2016|access-date=4 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121214437/http://www.theposh.com/news/article/canary-2913495.aspx|archive-date=21 January 2016|url-status=dead}} Toffolo made his debut two days after signing, starting the whole game in a 2–1 loss against Gillingham.{{cite news|title=Gillingham 2-1 Peterborough Gills sink Peterborough|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/gillingham-vs-peterboro/340412|publisher=Sky Sports|date=23 January 2016|access-date=19 January 2018}}{{cite news |date=8 March 2016 |title=POSH LATEST: Ben could be back to face his brother's team |publisher=Peterborough Today |url=https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/posh/posh-latest-ben-could-be-back-to-face-his-brother-s-team-1-7260683 |access-date=19 January 2018 |archive-date=17 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117211339/https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/posh/posh-latest-ben-could-be-back-to-face-his-brother-s-team-1-7260683 |url-status=dead }}

On the last day of the transfer window, he was loaned to Scunthorpe United for the rest of the season.{{cite news|title=Scunthorpe United: Richard Smallwood, Jonny Margetts and Harry Toffolo sign|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37230482|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 August 2016|access-date=19 January 2018}} The loan deal would kept him until January.{{cite web|url=https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2016/august/toffolo-joins-on-loan/|title=TOFFOLO JOINS ON LOAN|publisher=Scunthorpe United F.C.|date=31 August 2016|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117222208/https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2016/august/toffolo-joins-on-loan/|archive-date=17 January 2018|url-status=live}} Toffolo made his debut coming on as a late substitute in a 4–0 win over Southend United.{{cite news|title=Scunthorpe United 4 – 0 Southend United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37263598|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 September 2016|access-date=19 January 2018}} Since making his debut, he started for the next seven matches in the left–back position.{{cite web|url=https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2016/october/we-must-learn-from-tonight/|title=WE MUST LEARN FROM TONIGHT|publisher=Scunthorpe United F.C.|date=18 October 2016|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118203138/https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2016/october/we-must-learn-from-tonight/|archive-date=18 January 2018|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2016/october/big-match-preview-iron-v-swindon-town/|title=BIG MATCH PREVIEW: IRON v SWINDON TOWN|publisher=Scunthorpe United F.C.|date=28 October 2016|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118205716/https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2016/october/big-match-preview-iron-v-swindon-town/|archive-date=18 January 2018|url-status=live}} Toffolo scored his first goal in a 3–2 win over Bury on 7 January 2017.{{cite news|title=Scunthorpe United 3 – 2 Bury|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38474933|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 January 2017|access-date=19 January 2018}} Scunthorpe extended his loan spell until the end of the season the following day.{{cite news|title=Norwich City youngster Harry Toffolo closes on longer loan deal with Scunthorpe|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/norwich-city-youngster-harry-toffolo-closes-on-longer-loan-deal-with-scunthorpe-1-4830169|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=27 December 2016|access-date=19 January 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Norwich City defender Harry Toffolo is delighted to stay on loan at Scunthorpe United for the rest of the season after deal is completed – and he celebrated with a goal|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/norwich-city-defender-harry-toffolo-is-delighted-to-stay-on-loan-at-scunthorpe-united-for-the-rest-of-the-season-after-deal-is-completed-and-he-celebrated-with-a-goal-1-4840928|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=8 January 2017|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=17 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117222231/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/norwich-city-defender-harry-toffolo-is-delighted-to-stay-on-loan-at-scunthorpe-united-for-the-rest-of-the-season-after-deal-is-completed-and-he-celebrated-with-a-goal-1-4840928|url-status=dead}} He was then sent–off for a second bookable offence in a 1–1 draw against Sheffield United on 18 February.{{cite news|title=Sheffield United 1 – 1 Scunthorpe United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38940198|publisher=BBC Sport|date=18 February 2017|access-date=19 January 2018}} Towards the end of the season, Toffolo lost his first team place after an injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2017/april/big-match-preview-iron-v-bolton-wanderers/|title=Big Match Preview: Iron v Bolton Wanderers|publisher=Scunthorpe United F.C.|date=6 April 2017|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118220941/https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2017/april/big-match-preview-iron-v-bolton-wanderers/|archive-date=18 January 2018|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2017/april/big-match-preview-milton-keynes-dons-v-iron/|title=Big Match Preview: MK Dons (A)|publisher=Scunthorpe United F.C.|date=13 April 2017|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118221318/https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2017/april/big-match-preview-milton-keynes-dons-v-iron/|archive-date=18 January 2018|url-status=live}} Throughout the season, Toffolo made 22 appearances and scored twice in all competitions.

Despite suffering from a muscle strain whilst on Norwich City's pre–season tour, Toffolo joined Doncaster Rovers of League One on loan from 31 August 2017 until 3 January 2018.{{cite news|title=Injury boost for Norwich City with Ivo Pinto and Wes Hoolahan winning fitness battles|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/injury-boost-for-norwich-city-with-ivo-pinto-and-wes-hoolahan-winning-fitness-battles-1-5117900|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=22 July 2017|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=18 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118223107/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/injury-boost-for-norwich-city-with-ivo-pinto-and-wes-hoolahan-winning-fitness-battles-1-5117900|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=Rovers complete Toffolo loan|url=https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2017/august/rovers-complete-toffolo-loan/|publisher=Doncaster Rovers F.C.|date=31 August 2017|access-date=31 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118223127/https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2017/august/rovers-complete-toffolo-loan/|archive-date=18 January 2018|url-status=live}} Toffolo made his first appearance in a 1–0 defeat at Northampton Town, being subbed at half time by James Coppinger as Doncaster had fallen behind and changed formation.{{cite news|title=Match Report: Northampton Town 1 Doncaster Rovers 0|url=https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2017/september/northampton-rovers/|publisher=Doncaster Rovers F.C.|date=9 September 2017|access-date=16 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118223415/https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2017/september/northampton-rovers/|archive-date=18 January 2018|url-status=live}} However, he started out on the substitute bench, due to fitness concerns as well as, competition from Danny Andrew and Craig Alcock for the left–back position.{{cite news|title=Doncaster Rovers: Ferguson explains lack of game time for Harry Toffolo so far|url=https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/doncaster-rovers-ferguson-explains-lack-of-game-time-for-harry-toffolo-so-far-1-8780562|publisher=Doncaster Free Press|date=30 September 2017|access-date=19 January 2018}} Soon afterwards, he established himself in the starting eleven.{{cite news|title= Doncaster Rovers find the right balance ahead of Rotherham clash|url=https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/doncaster-rovers-find-the-right-balance-ahead-of-rotherham-clash-1-8851073|publisher=Doncaster Free Press|date=11 November 2017|access-date=19 January 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Match report: Doncaster Rovers 1 Sunderland U21s 0|url=https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers/match-report-doncaster-rovers-1-sunderland-u21s-0-1-8786077|publisher=Doncaster Free Press|date=3 October 2017|access-date=19 January 2018}}

On 29 January 2018, Toffolo signed for Championship club Millwall on a deal until the end of the Season.{{cite web|title=Harry Toffolo: Norwich City defender joins Millwall|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42862315|publisher=BBC Sport|date=29 January 2018|access-date=29 January 2018}} He was released by Millwall at the end of the 2017–18 season without playing a game.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44153770|title=Tim Cahill and Jimmy Abdou: Millwall release veteran Australian and midfielder|date=17 May 2018|access-date=18 May 2018|publisher=BBC Sport}}

On 12 June 2018, Toffolo signed for League Two club Lincoln City on a two-year deal.{{Cite web|url=https://www.weareimps.com/news/2018/june/180612-toffolo-signs|title=Former England Youth International signs for the Imps|access-date=12 June 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612135931/https://www.redimps.co.uk/news/2018/june/180612-toffolo-signs/|url-status=live}} He played every one of Lincoln's 46 games that season and won a place in the PFA League Two team of the year.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thepfa.com:443/news/2019/4/24/league-two-team-of-the-year|title=PFA League Two Team Of The Year|website=www.thepfa.com|language=en|access-date=10 August 2019}}

On 17 January 2020, Toffolo signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Huddersfield Town for an undisclosed fee.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51150136|title=Terriers sign Lincoln defender Toffolo|work=BBC Sport}} He made his debut the next day in the 0–0 draw against Brentford.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51072958|title=Brentford held as Terriers end losing run|work=BBC Sport}}

Following Town's defeat in the 2022 EFL Championship play-off final, Toffolo, along with his teammate Lewis O'Brien, moved to Premier League side Nottingham Forest, who defeated Town in the aforementioned final.{{cite news |title=REDS COMPLETE HARRY TOFFOLO SIGNING |url=https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/2022/july/20/reds-complete-harry-toffolo-signing/ |access-date=20 July 2022 |publisher=Nottingham Forest FC |date=20 July 2022}}

Toffolo scored his first Nottingham Forest and top-flight goal on 9 December 2023 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.{{cite news |title = Forest exercise Toffolo contract extension |url=https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/2024/january/01/forest-exercise-toffolo-contract-extension// |access-date=1 January 2024 |publisher=Nottingham Forest FC |date=1 January 2024}}

On 1 January 2024, Forest announced that they had exercised a one-year extension option in Toffolo's contract to keep him at the City Ground until the summer of 2025. In June 2025 it was announced that Nottingham Forest had released Toffolo.

Born in Welwyn Garden City, England, Toffolo is eligible to play for England and Italy through his father's family.{{cite news|title=HARRY TOFFOLO THRILLED TO BE BACK IN ENGLAND ACTION|url=http://www.thefa.com/news/2015/mar/24/harry-toffolo-made-in-italy-tuned-in-england |publisher=The FA Website|date=24 March 2015|access-date=19 January 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thefa.com/england/all-teams/players/t/harry-toffolo|title=Harry Toffolo|date=18 November 2014|publisher=The Football Association|access-date=18 November 2014}}

In late–February 2013, Toffolo was called up by England U18 side for the first time.{{cite news|url=http://www.whtimes.co.uk/sport/football/england_u18_call_up_for_harry_toffolo_1_1954927|title=England U18 call-up for Harry Toffolo|date=26 February 2013|newspaper=Welwyn Hatfield Times|access-date=23 April 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120732/http://www.whtimes.co.uk/sport/football/england_u18_call_up_for_harry_toffolo_1_1954927|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2013/february/toffolo-gets-england-call/|title=TOFFOLO GETS ENGLAND CALL|publisher=Norwich City F.C.|date=22 February 2013|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111220028/https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2013/february/toffolo-gets-england-call/|archive-date=11 January 2018|url-status=live}} He made his debut starting for England U18s in a friendly against Belgium U18 on 15 March 2013 at the age of 17 years, 6 months and 14 days, in which they lost 1–0.{{Cite web|url = https://www.whtimes.co.uk/sport/football/norwich-city-s-toffolo-makes-england-u18-debut-in-belgium-loss-1-1968903|title = Norwich City's Toffolo makes England U18 debut in Belgium loss|date = 7 March 2013|access-date = 25 July 2020|archive-date = 25 July 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200725201223/https://www.whtimes.co.uk/sport/football/norwich-city-s-toffolo-makes-england-u18-debut-in-belgium-loss-1-1968903|url-status = dead}} This turns out to be his only appearance for England U18.

Later in 2013, Toffolo was called up by U19 side for the first time.{{cite news|title=England call-ups for Norwich City trio|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/england-call-ups-for-norwich-city-trio-1-2337191|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=15 August 2013|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120073206/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/england-call-ups-for-norwich-city-trio-1-2337191|url-status=dead}}
{{cite news|title=England call-up for Norwich City's Harry Toffolo|url=http://www.whtimes.co.uk/sport/football/england_call_up_for_norwich_city_s_harry_toffolo_1_2337168|date=15 August 2013|newspaper=Welwyn Hatfield Times|access-date=23 April 2015|archive-date=29 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129050510/http://www.whtimes.co.uk/sport/football/england_call_up_for_norwich_city_s_harry_toffolo_1_2337168|url-status=dead}} On 5 September 2013, he made his debut for the England U19s in a friendly against Estonia U19, where they won 6–1.{{cite web|url=https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2013/september/international-round-up/|title=International Round Up|publisher=Norwich City F.C.|date=5 September 2013|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115200713/https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2013/september/international-round-up/|archive-date=15 January 2018|url-status=live}} He then went on to play in a UEFA Qualifying Tournament in Slovenia, playing in the matches against Slovenia U19 and Switzerland U19, as England finished as group winners.{{cite web|url=https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2013/october/young-guns-in-action/|title=YOUNG GUNS IN ACTION|publisher=Norwich City F.C.|date=11 October 2013|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115201358/https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2013/october/young-guns-in-action/|archive-date=15 January 2018|url-status=live}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2013/october/international-round-up/|title=INTERNATIONAL ROUND-UP|publisher=Norwich City F.C.|date=16 October 2013|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115203720/https://www.canaries.co.uk/News/2013/october/international-round-up/|archive-date=15 January 2018|url-status=live}}

In March 2015, Toffolo was called up for the England U20 squad for the first time.{{cite news|title=England youth call-ups for Norwich City duo Nathan Redmond and Harry Toffolo|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/england-youth-call-ups-for-norwich-city-duo-nathan-redmond-and-harry-toffolo-1-4001068|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=19 March 2015|access-date=19 January 2018}} His U20 debut was in a friendly against the United States on 29 March 2015, at Home Park, which England won 2–1.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefa.com/news/england/development/2015/mar/harry-toffolo-made-in-italy-tuned-in-england|title=Harry Toffolo thrilled to be back in England action|date=24 March 2015|publisher=The Football Association|access-date=23 April 2015}}
{{cite news|title=Kyle Lafferty spearheads Norwich City's international brigade on Euro 2016 duty|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/kyle-lafferty-spearheads-norwich-city-s-international-brigade-on-euro-2016-duty-1-4014354|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=30 March 2015|access-date=19 January 2018}} Harry was selected as part of the 23 man squad to play in the Mercedes Benz Cup Tournament in October 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefa.com/news/england/development/2015/sep/under-20s-squad-named-for-trip-to-germany-300915#l56qFvohPlVp70TQ.99|title=England U20s squad named for Mercedes Cup in Germany|date=30 September 2015|publisher=The Football Association|access-date=30 September 2015}} He played the full 90 minutes of the 3–1 victory against the Netherlands{{cite web|url=http://www.thefa.com/news/england/development/2015/oct/england-u20s-netherlands-report-071015|title=England U20s make winning start over Holland in Germany|date=7 October 2015|publisher=The Football Association|access-date=10 October 2015}} and came off the bench on 63 minutes and assisted the winning goal in the 2–1 victory against Turkey.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefa.com/news/england/development/2015/oct/turkey-1-2-england-report-101015|title=England Under-20s leave it late to beat Turkey in Ulm|date=10 October 2015|publisher=The Football Association|access-date=10 October 2015}} He again played the full 90 minutes in the final game, a 1–0 defeat against the hosts, Germany.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefa.com/news/england/development/2015/oct/germany-u20s-england-u20s-report-131015|title=England miss out on silverware after Germany edge decider|date=13 October 2015|publisher=The Football Association|access-date=13 October 2015}}

In August 2016, his girlfriend Annie Bell gave birth to the couple's first child, a boy named Luca Stefano.{{cite web | url=https://twitter.com/Harry_Toffolo/status/764944951515947008 | title=Luca Stefano Toffolo is here! | date=14 August 2016 | access-date=15 August 2016 | author=Toffolo, Harry}}{{cite web | url=https://twitter.com/Harry_Toffolo/status/765197324171800576 | title=Crazy 24 hours! The Toffolo family continues to grow, so proud of @annieee_bell. Amazing woman! | date=15 August 2016 | access-date=15 August 2016 | author=Toffolo, Harry}}

Toffolo said about his position, quoting: "I love getting forward", he said. "I'm generally a left-back but I like to get forward a lot so the left wing-back role suits me as well. You have to get back and do your job there but I love getting forward and doing as much as I can."{{cite news|title=Norwich City youngster Harry Toffolo is set for his FA Cup bow|url=http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/norwich-city-youngster-harry-toffolo-is-set-for-his-fa-cup-bow-1-3838905|publisher=Eastern Daily Press|date=8 November 2014|access-date=19 January 2018|archive-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120073212/http://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/norwich-city-youngster-harry-toffolo-is-set-for-his-fa-cup-bow-1-3838905|url-status=dead}}

In July 2023, Toffolo was charged by the Football Association for breaching its betting rules an alleged 375 times between 22 January 2014 and 18 March 2017.{{cite web | title=Toffolo charged by FA over breaching betting rules | website=BBC Sport | date=12 July 2023 | url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66180483 | access-date=12 July 2023}} On 13 September 2023 it was announced Toffolo had been given a five-month ban by the Football Association after admitting to the 375 breaches of betting rules. His ban was suspended until the end of 2024–25 and he was also fined £20,956.{{Cite news |last=Fisher |first=Ben |date=2023-09-13 |title=Harry Toffolo in Forest squad after suspended ban for 375 betting breaches |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/sep/13/harry-toffolo-in-nottingham-forest-squad-after-receiving-suspended-ban |access-date=2024-05-17 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}

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Lincoln City

• EFL League Two: 2018–19{{cite web |url=https://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=1646 |title=League Two: 2018/19: Current table |website=Soccerbase |publisher=Centurycomm |access-date=5 May 2019}}
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Individual

• PFA Team of the Year: 2018-19 League Two

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• [https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/players/harrytoffolo/ Profile] at the Nottingham Forest F.C. website
• [http://www.thefa.com/england/all-teams/players/t/harry-toffolo Harry Toffolo profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141010091844/http://www.thefa.com/england/all-teams/players/t/harry-toffolo |date=10 October 2014 }} at the official Football Association website
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