Kadan Christophe Young (born 19 January 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Aston Villa.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kadan Christophe Young[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 19 January 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Erdington, England[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Aston Villa | ||
| Number | 72 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Phoenix United | |||
| 2018–2024 | Aston Villa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Aston Villa | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021 | England U16 | 3 | (0) |
| 2023– | England U17 | 4 | (1) |
| 2024 | England U18 | 2 | (1) |
| 2024– | England U19 | 2 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 May 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 09:02, 13 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editHaving started out with local club Phoenix United in Erdington, Young trialled with a host of professional sides before eventually joining Premier League side Aston Villa at under-13 level.[3] He went on to sign a scholarship deal with the club in July 2022, and during the mid-season break for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he was a surprise inclusion in Aston Villa's squad for a warm-weather training camp in December of the same year.[4] Prior to the squad flying to Dubai for the training camp, he featured in a friendly against Cardiff City - his unofficial first team debut.[5][6]
While on the tour, he continued to feature in friendlies, playing ten minutes at the end of a 2–2 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion before being brought on as a half-time substitute for Arjan Raikhy against Chelsea.[4] Playing on the right wing, he impressed against Chelsea's full-back, Marc Cucurella, earning plaudits for his performance in a 1–0 win.[4] Following the conclusion of the warm-weather camp, he signed his first professional contract with the club in January 2023.[7] On 18 September 2024, Young signed a long-term contract extension with Aston Villa.[8]
On 24 September 2024, Young made his senior debut in a 2–1 away victory over Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup.[9]
International career
editYoung has represented England at both under-16 and under-17 level.[10] He was called up for the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, and scored the fourth goal in England's 4–2 win over Switzerland to clinch qualification to the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[11]
On 20 May 2024, Young was called up for the England U18 squad for two upcoming matches against Northern Ireland & Morocco.[12] He made a goalscoring debut in a 4–2 win over Northern Ireland at St. George's Park.[13] Young an unused substitute for the victory over Morocco which won the Tri-Nations Trophy for England.[14]
On 9 October 2024, Young made his U19 debut during a 2-1 defeat to Portugal in Marbella.[15]
Career statistics
edit- As of 30 October 2024[16]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Aston Villa | 2024–25 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
Honours
editAston Villa U21s
- Birmingham Senior Cup: 2023-24[17]
England U18s
- Tri-Nations Trophy: 2024[14]
References
edit- ^ "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". premierleague.com. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ Preece, Ashley (16 May 2023). "The 12 talented Aston Villa wonderkids to watch who can save Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens millions". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ Preece, Ashley (12 December 2022). "Mbappe style and thriving in front of 40,000 - The rapid rise of Kadan Young at Aston Villa". birminghammail.co.uk. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ a b c Townley, John (12 December 2022). "What Kadan Young did to Chelsea's Marc Cucurella as 16-year-old impresses Unai Emery". birminghammail.co.uk. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "Young hungry for more after 'unbelievable experience'". avfc.co.uk. 10 December 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "Villa teenager enjoying time with first team". bbc.com. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "Kadan Young signs pro contract with Villa". avfc.co.uk. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "Kadan Young signs new contract". Aston Villa Football Club. 2024-09-18. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ "Wycombe Wanderers 1–2 Aston Villa". EFL. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ Kadan Young at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Swoffer, Chris (30 May 2023). "England MU17s qualify for the U-17 World Cup with enthralling 4-2 victory over Switzerland". The Football Association. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ Veevers, Nicholas (20 May 2024). "England MU18s squad named for SGP games". The Football Association. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "Report: England MU18s 4-2 Northern Ireland". EnglandFootball.com. May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Academy quartet win Tri-Nations Trophy with England". Aston Villa Football Club. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Vassell, Zac (9 October 2024). "Report: England Under-19s 1-2 Portugal". England Football. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ^ "England - K. Young - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "BSC: Aston Villa 9-0 Racing Club Warwick". Aston Villa Football Club. 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
External links
edit- Kadan Young at Soccerway