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Who is Uganda Cranes new boy Tobby Sibbick?
In March 2024, Wigan Athletic's Tobby Peter Sibbick earned his first call-up to the Uganda National Team. At the time, the Cranes were preparing for two international friendlies against Ghana and Comoros.
The defender went on to make his international debut during the two games that were played at Stade Grande Marrakech in Morocco.
Sibbik was born to a Ugandan mother and an English father and raised in West London. He came through the youth system with AFC Wimbledon, signing his first professional contract with the Dons back in August 2016.
Having made his senior bow against Peterborough United in April 2017, Sibbick’s real first-team breakthrough came in the 2018/19 Sky Bet League One season, where he made 31 appearances across all competitions.
Showcasing his versatility and clear quality, Sibbick’s eye-catching form earned him a move to the division above with Barnsley in the summer of 2019 where he made 18 Championship appearances in the first half of the 2019/20 campaign before his first stint (loan) with Hearts.
Despite a promising start at Heart, his time at Tynecastle was cut short by injury, illness, and a curtailed season due to Covid-19.
After a loan stint at Belgian side Oostende, and a return to Barnsley’s first team, Sibbick re-joined the Scottish Premiership side in January 2022 on a permanent transfer.
He soon established his place in the starting line-up and immortalised himself at Tynecastle in the 2022/23 campaign.
He made 41 appearances during his first full season in Scotland, playing in the UEFA Europa Conference League and helping Hearts finish fourth.
The 2023/24 season saw Sibbick feature 29 times and make his international debut for Uganda.
On Monday, March 10 Uganda Cranes' head coach named the squad for the upcoming Fifa World Cup Qualifiers against Mozambique and Guinea. Sabbik was among the defenders named in the squad.
Quick Profile
- Name: Toby Peter Sibbick
- D.OB: 23 May 1999
- Position: Defender
- Current Club: Wigan Athletic
