English footballer
Toby Sims (born 15 October 1997) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Harrogate Town.
Career
Early career
Sims played with Northern Premier League side Mickleover Sports during their 2016–2017 season.[1][2]
In 2017, Sims attended Chowan University to play college soccer. From 2017 to 2021, with the 2020 season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sims made 64 appearances for the Hawks, scoring 16 goals and tallying 6 assists. Sims earned numerous accolades at Chowan, including being named Conference Carolinas Second Team, two-time NCCSIA All-State First Team, four-time Conference Carolinas First Team, D2CCA All-Region Second Team, D2CCA All-Region First Team, D2CCA Third Team All-American, D2CCA All-Southeast Region First Team, and three-time Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Year.[3]
Whilst at college, Sims also played in the NPSL with Greenville FC during their 2018 and 2019 seasons.[4][5][6] He also played in the USL League Two in 2021, making 15 appearances for South Carolina United on their way to the Deep South Division title,[7] and been named 2021 League Two Defender of the Year.[8]
Professional
On 25 February 2022, Sims signed with USL Championship club Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[9] He made his professional debut on 12 March 2022, appearing as a 68th–minute substitute during a 3–0 win over Memphis 901.[10]
On 5 January 2023, Sims returned to his native England when he joined League Two club Harrogate Town on a six-month contract following a successful trial period.[11][12]
On 6 April 2023, Sims signed a two-year contract extension with Harrogate Town.[13]
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