Toby Sibbick

Toby Peter Sibbick (born 23 May 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or right-back for club Burton Albion. Born in England, he plays for the Uganda national football team.

Early life Born in Isleworth to a Ugandan mother and an English father, Sibbick grew up in Feltham, West London.

He started playing football when his father took him to play for Feltham Youth, before later joining Conquest Football Academy. Sibbick gained a trial for AFC Wimbledon after playing against them and then subsequently being scouted.

He scored his first goals for Wimbledon when he scored twice in an EFL Trophy tie against Tottenham Hotspur Under-23s on 3 October 2017. On 26 January 2019, Sibbick came off the bench scored the fourth goal against West Ham United in the FA Cup fourth round to seal a famous 4–2 win for AFC Wimbledon.

Barnsley Sibbick signed for Barnsley in the summer of 2019. He then moved on loan to Scottish club Heart of Midlothian in January 2020.

On 4 August 2020, Sibbick joined Belgian First Division A side Oostende on a season-long loan deal, which was eventually terminated early in December 2020 as Sibbick had difficulties manifesting himself due to the good performance of other young defenders.

He scored his first goal for Barnsley in a 1–1 draw with Cardiff City on 7 August 2021.

Heart of Midlothian On 27 January 2022, Sibbick signed with previous loan club Heart of Midlothian on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He made his second debut for Hearts in a 2–0 home win against Motherwell two days later, coming on at half time to replace an injured John Souttar.

Wigan Athletic On 24 July 2024, Sibbick joined EFL League One club Wigan Athletic on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Burton Albion On 10 July 2025, Sibbick joined EFL League One club Burton Albion, signing a two-year contract with the option of an additional year for an undisclosed fee.

International career Sibbick was called up to the Uganda national team for a set of friendlies in March 2024. He debuted with them in a 2–2 draw with Ghana on 27 March 2024. He was later summoned for the World Cup qualifying matches against Mozambique and Guinea Bissau in March 2025 but was an unused substitute for the two games.

Style of play Sibbick is well known for his versatility, work-rate, and fitness levels, in mainly defending but also the attacking sense. He can operate in mainly defensive positions but has the footballing ability to play further forward if needed. He has been described as: "So comfortable on the ball, as he can also get up and down the pitch brilliantly" and "tall, athletic and has the ability to easily beat his man and find a teammate".

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