Tobias Christopher Collyer (born 3 January 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Hull City on loan from club Manchester United.
Born in Worthing, Collyer began his career in Brighton & Hove Albion's youth system at the under-12 level. At the age of 15, he made his under-18s debut. Collyer became a key player for the team in the 2020âÂÂ21 season, as Brighton finished third in Premier League South and won the Premier League under-17s Cup. Soon after his 17th birthday, Collyer made his under-23s debut, playing the full 90-minute match against Tottenham Hotspur in January 2021.
In March 2022, he joined the Manchester United Academy. United signed him on a three-and-a-half-year deal after he turned down a new contract with Brighton & Hove Albion. He had impressed during his trial with United the previous month. During his signing, Collyer's former Brighton under-18 coach Mark Beard praised his work ethic, running ability, and discipline. He made a strong impression during his first season, playing for United in the under-21 team in Premier League 2 and appearing twice against the first-team side in the EFL Trophy. He also made three appearances for United's U21.<REF NAME=MEN />
Collyer was included in Manchester United's first-team's opening pre-season squad to face Leeds United on 12 July 2023 in Oslo, but did not make it onto the pitch. He made his first-team debut in the starting eleven as Manchester United lost to Wrexham 3âÂÂ1 on 26 July 2023 in San Diego, California on their USA Tour pre-season. Collyer made his competitive debut during the 2024 FA Community Shield against Manchester City, coming on as a substitute in the 59th minute. He made his Premier League debut on 1 September 2024, coming on as a half-time substitute for Casemiro in a 3âÂÂ0 home defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford. He also made his FA Cup debut on 12 January 2025, coming on as a substitute for Kobbie Mainoo in extra time in an away win against Arsenal with 5âÂÂ3 on penalties. On 23 January 2025, Collyer made his Europa League debut in a 2âÂÂ1 victory over Rangers. His performance earned him praise from Manchester United teammate and captain Bruno Fernandes. On 26 January 2025, Collyer came off the bench in a Premier League match against Fulham at Craven Cottage, and cleared the ball off the line, his performance earning further praise from teammates and the public audience.
On 15 August 2025, Collyer joined West Bromwich Albion on a season-long loan. He made his debut the following day, in a 3âÂÂ2 win against Wrexham. Following a calf injury against Birmingham City in late November, Collyer returned to Manchester United to recover. On 1 January 2026, it was announced that United had officially recalled him, ending his loan spell early.
On 30 January 2026, Collyer returned to the Championship, joining Hull City on loan for the remainder of the season. He made his debut on 7 February in the 2âÂÂ3 home defeat against Bristol City.
At youth international level, he captained England at under-16 and under-17 levels. He made eight appearances for the under-16 team.
On 10 October 2024, Collyer made his England U20 debut during a 2âÂÂ1 win over Italy U20 in Frosinone.
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