Bazoumana Touré
NEW
LW
Wide Forward
Mar 2, 2006 (20)
Left
5'10"
163 lb
NewcastleSeeing limited playing time
Toure continues to make progress in training but remains behind Harvey Barnes in the pecking order on the wing, according to coach Matthias Jaissle, per Craig Hope. "With Baz, it's really clear. He's a young lad. You see the steps in training. He's really committed. But Harvey is performing on a high level, so sometimes you get less playing time."
Analysis: Toure has been limited to just one minute of Premier League action since completing his move from Hoffenheim despite coming off a productive 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign. The winger continues to impress with his development in training, but Harvey Barnes' strong form has left few opportunities available on the left flank. Toure remains a high-upside attacking option for Newcastle United, though manager Matthias Jaissle's comments suggest his integration will continue to be gradual rather than leading to an immediate increase in playing time.
Completes Newcastle move
Toure completed a permanent transfer from Hoffenheim to Newcastle United on a long-term contract Sunday.
Analysis: Toure had five goals and nine assists across 30 appearances (29 starts) with Hoffenheim in the 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign and also appeared in three games for Ivory Coast in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toure will add another threat on the wing, and he should compete for steady playing time with a Magpies team that saw Anthony Gordon leave to join FC Barcelona in recent weeks.
Appears from bench
Toure generated two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Curacao.
Analysis: Toure was back on the field Thursday after he went unused in their second group stage match, with the attacker appearing for 23 minutes from the bench. He would only complete nine passes while recording two crosses, a quiet outing. He will look for more time after starting in their opener, although his minimal usage in the past two games brings some questions about what role he will hold in the knockouts.
Non-factor in win
Toure generated one cross (zero accurate) and won two duels in Sunday's 1-0 win against Ecuador.
Analysis: Toure didn't have a big impact in Sunday's win, and the winger was unable to be a difference-maker on the left wing. Considering Amad Diallo replaced him and later scored the game-winning goal, it wouldn't be surprising if Toure heads to the bench in Saturday's contest against Germany.
Continues strong run of form
Toure scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Werder Bremen.
Analysis: Toure's first half strike Saturday proved decisive in Hoffenheim's 1-0 win at Werder Bremen. Across his last five appearances (five starts), the 20-year old talent has scored three times and assisted once. In his second season with Hoffenheim, Toure has set new career high marks with five goals and nine assists across 29 appearances (28 starts).
Logs goal, assist
Toure scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus VfB Stuttgart.
Analysis: Toure was basically the other half of Hoffenheim's attack on Saturday, getting a goal and assisting on another in the 3-3 draw. The attacker should continue feasting against a poor Werder Bremen team which has let in 57 goals this season in Bundesliga play.
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