Ashley Young

About

Ashley Young is an English Professional Footballer of Jamaican descent. He is currently playing for Aston Villa following a move from Watford.

Background

Young was born in Stevenage, England on July 9th 1985. He attended The John Henry Newman School & was in the same Year as Formula One Driver Lewis Hamilton, They played in the School Team Together. Young has two young brothers; Lewis and Kyle, who are both going through the Watford F.C academy system.

Club Football

Young started his career at watford, where he had originally been turned away after an unsuccesful spell at the youth academy. He was handed his debut as a substitute against millwall in september 2003, he scored. he had five substitute apperences that season scoring 3 goals.

Young Became a key Watford player and started to get a name for himself. Watford recieved many offers for him but they were rejected, until West Ham offered £10 Million however young rejected the move.

On January 18th 2007 watford accepted a £8 million ( £9.75 million with add ons) from aston villa, he went to bodymoore heath for a medical and was confirmed a villa player on january 23rd 2007. on January 31st young scored in his debut against Newcastle United.

Young has become one of Aston Villa's most important players this was shown in the 07-08 season when young missed only one game due to suspension and was named in the 07-08 Premier league IX. Other Than Ex Villa Goalkeeper David James young was the only player outside of the top 4 Clubs.

International Football

Young is currently trying to break into the England first team, he has been capped 10 times for the U21's and 3 times for the senior team.

International Goals

Awards and Honours

• Watford player of the season 04-05
• Member of championship winning team 05-06
• Member of PFA Team of the year 07-08

Personal Awards

Career Statistics

M = Matches, G = Goals, A = Assists

Personal Info

Wife / Girlfriend

Sponsors

Adidas

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