Charlotte FC has announced the signing of English defender Harry Toffolo to a three-and-a-half-year contract, with an option for 2029. The agreement is pending the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa. Toffolo will fill an international roster spot on the team.
Toffolo, 29, most recently played for Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League over the past three seasons. He made 46 league appearances and featured in 57 matches across all competitions during his time at Forest.
“Harry is a very experienced defender that fits the profile we were looking for as a long-term solution at the left back position,” said Charlotte FC General Manager Zoran Krneta. “His wealth of playing experience in England’s Premier League, the world’s most competitive league, and leadership as a player will help bolster our defense as we prepare for the end of this season and beyond.”
Throughout his career in England, Toffolo has played in all four professional divisions. He began as a Norwich City academy prospect, signing his first professional contract with Norwich and making two senior appearances. During this period, he also represented England at youth levels with the U-18s, U-19s, and U-20s.
In the 2014-15 season, Toffolo was loaned to Swindon Town in League One where he appeared in 30 matches, scored one goal, and recorded eight assists while playing alongside current Charlotte FC player Nathan Byrne. Further loan spells followed at Rotherham United, Peterborough United, Scunthorpe United, and Doncaster Rovers before he moved permanently to Millwall.
Toffolo joined Lincoln City in 2018 and was named to the PFA Team of the Season after their League Two title-winning campaign. His performance led to a transfer to Huddersfield Town where he played 99 games with nine goals and 15 assists. In the 2021/22 season, he helped Huddersfield reach the Championship Playoff Final.
After Huddersfield’s playoff loss to Nottingham Forest, Toffolo joined Forest and contributed during their return to the Premier League after more than two decades.
Over his career so far, Toffolo has accumulated more than 300 club appearances along with 17 goals and 45 assists.
Charlotte FC signed Harry Toffolo as a free agent. He was born on August 19, 1995 in Welwyn Garden City, England.
