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Ezio Touray (born 9 January 2004) is an Italian footballer who plays as a forward for National League South club Weymouth.
Club career
Born in Italy, Touray began his footballing career in the academy of professional side ChievoVerona. He moved to England as a teenager, and enrolled at the John Madejski Academy. He also spent time with Reading, playing in the under-18 Premier League Cup.
At the age of seventeen, he made his debut for non-league side Flackwell Heath, before moving on to Reading City later in the same year, where he made ten appearances. After a good start to his career, Reading City manager Simon Johnson recommended him to Isthmian League side Basingstoke Town, and he signed in summer 2022. Though he was on non-contract terms with Basingstoke, he settled well at his new club, scoring on his debut against Hanworth Villa.
His performances continued to impress, and after being linked with a number of National League sides, as well as an ultimately unsuccessful trial with an unnamed EFL League One side, he was invited by EFL Championship side Watford on trial in November 2022. Having impressed, Watford requested that he remain on trial until the end of December, with a view to sign him in the January transfer window.
Touray signed for Watford on 13 January 2023, following thirteen goals in fifteen appearances for Basingstoke Town. Basingstoke manager Dan Brownlie said of the deal: "It's bittersweet. We’re absolutely gutted to lose him, there’s no doubt about that. However, we are genuinely over the moon for the lad and the opportunity that now lays in front of him." Touray was assigned to Watford's under-21 side, but would also train with the first team during his time at the club.
In March 2023, Touray was loaned to National League side Maidstone United on a short-term deal. Following two appearances for the club, he returned to Watford, where he was released at the conclusion of the 2022–23 season.
On September 9, 2023, Touray signed for National League South side Weymouth.
Career statistics
As of match played 21 October 2023
References
External links
Ezio Touray at WorldFootball.net
