England star Ivan Toney threw a lavish 29th birthday party costing over £100,000, where female guests enjoyed complimentary drinks all night until 6am.
The football player rented a London nightclub for the celebration and provided each table with bottles of premium Belvedere Vodka and tequila, each costing £2,000.
A party attendee joked about the extravagance, comparing it to stricter regulations in Saudi Arabia, where Toney now plays for Al-Ahli, saying it could lead to serious jail time there.
Among the VIP football guests were Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise, Chelsea’s Trevor Chalobah, and Liverpool’s Joe Gomes, who had just hours before played in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United.
Celebrity rapper Chip, also known as Jahmaal Fyffe, performed as the DJ for the night.
Footage revealed Chip, who has a known rivalry with Stormzy, energizing the crowd while Toney danced in front of him.
Toney, who was recently left out of the England squad, appeared to put aside his disappointment as he enjoyed the celebration, socializing with his guests.
He chose the Little Tate nightclub in central London as the venue for his exclusive party.
The nightclub was illuminated with neon signs displaying “Ivan” throughout the venue as the party reached its peak.
Initially, some female guests were reportedly unhappy about having to pay for their own drinks upon arrival, before Toney made it to the party from a prior dinner with close friends. To compensate, Toney announced that all drinks for women would be complimentary for the rest of the night.
Katie Bio, Toney’s long-term partner and mother of his children, was not seen at the event. Toney was observed leaving the nightclub around 2am, appearing somewhat unsteady.
The celebration continued at the five-star Rosewood Hotel in Holborn, where special invitees were hosted until 6am.
Toney planned to extend his birthday festivities with another upscale restaurant dinner and a night out at the Cirque Le Soir nightclub on Monday.
According to a friend, the total cost of the nightclub, celebrity DJ, dinner, and extensive drinks amounted to a six-figure sum.
“And the party is set to continue throughout the week,” the friend added.
“Ivan was upset about missing the England squad, so he decided to lift his spirits with a massive celebration. He’s a star both on and off the field.”
Toney’s move to Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia for £40 million followed a successful stint at Brentford, where he scored 72 goals in 141 matches over four seasons after returning from a ban related to gambling.
Marcus Bellamy