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Ashley Young

For other people named Ashley Young, seeAshley Young (disambiguation).

Ashley Simon Young(born 9 July 1985) is an English professionalfootballerwho plays as afull-backforPremier LeagueclubEverton.

Ashley Young
Young training withEnglandat the2018 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Full name Ashley Simon Young[1]
Date of birth (1985-07-09)9 July 1985(age 39)[2]
Place of birth Stevenage,England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[3]
Position(s) Full-back
Team information
Current team
 Everton
Number 18
Youth career
1995–2003 Watford
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2007 Watford 98 (19)
2007–2011 Aston Villa 157 (30)
2011–2020 Manchester United 192 (15)
2020–2021 Inter Milan 44 (5)
2021–2023 Aston Villa 53 (1)
2023– Everton 40 (0)
International career
2006–2007 England U21 10 (0)
2007–2018 England 39 (7)
Medal record
England
UEFA European U-21 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Netherlands
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:33, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

Young started his career as a winger atWatfordand made his first senior appearance in 2003 under managerRay Lewington.He became a first team regular in the2004–05 seasonand was one of Watford's key players in their promotion-winning2005–06 season.In January 2007, he transferred toAston Villafor an initial fee of £8 million where he won thePFA Young Player of the Yearaward in 2009. In June 2011, Young signed withManchester Unitedfor a fee of around £17 million. He won five trophies at United, including thePremier Leaguein2013,theFA Cupin2016and theEuropa Leaguein2017,and was appointedclub captainin 2019. In 2020, Young signed forInter Milan,with whom he won theSerie Atitle, becoming only the third Englishman to win Italy's top flight league. He returned to his former club Aston Villa in 2021, captaining them to a 7th-placed finish in his second season, and subsequently signed for Everton in 2023.

Young earned 39capsforEnglandbetween 2007 and 2018, scoring seven international goals. He was part of the squads forUEFA Euro 2012and the2018 FIFA World Cup,reaching the semi-finals of the latter.

Club career

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Watford

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Young joined theWatfordacademy system at 10 years of age. He developed there until the summer of 2001, when he was informed by the club that he wouldn't receive a full scholarship and could look for another football team. Despite being turned away, Young stayed on at the club on a part-time basis and endeavoured to improve himself as a player and prove he could make it to the first team. He started to train with the Under-18s, despite being 16, and was starting games by the end of the season. He progressed on to the Under-21s and was eventually offered a professional deal by the club.[4][5]The 18-year-old was handed his first-team debut underRay Lewingtonin September 2003, scoring as asubstituteagainstMillwall.[6]He achieved five substitute appearances that season, scoring three goals, and made his first start for the club in theLeague Cup.Young came to prominence in the 2004–05 season, playing a part in 34 of Watford's league matches as they struggled to survive in theChampionship.Although he failed to find the net, his performance during this season earned him the club's Young Player of the Season award.[7]

UnderAidy Boothroydin the 2005–06 season, Young was given a new lease of life as a striker and right winger. Young started 41 League matches, finding the net 15 times, including a playoff semi-final goal againstCrystal Palace,as Watford qualified for theplay-offsand eventually beatLeeds United3–0 to gain promotion to thePremier League.During that season, Young scored a number of spectacular goals, including free-kicks againstPlymouth Argyleand Leeds, a shot into the top corner from 30 yards out againstCoventry City,and a curling shot againstQueens Park Rangers.It was during this season, though, that Young was sent off for the first time in his career, in the local derby away atLuton Town.[8]

Young began Watford's2006–07Premier League season well, scoring three times in the league, including a last minute strike in a 3–3 draw withFulham(he had also scored Watford's second goal in the match), and a goal againstMiddlesbrough,in Watford's first win of the season in October. He also scored a free-kick in a 2–1 home win overHull Cityin the League Cup.[9]In the January 2007 transfer window, three unnamed clubs made £5 million offers for the under-21 international.[10]Watford rejected these approaches, as well as an offer of £7 million, again from an unnamed club.[11]An improved offer of nearly £10 million fromWest Ham Unitedwas accepted. However, Young rejected the move, opting to wait for offers from clubs for whom relegation was not an issue.[12]

Aston Villa

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2007–2009

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Young (right) withAston Villain 2008

On 23 January 2007, Aston Villa completed the signing of Young for a fee of £8 million (rising to £9.65 million with add-ons).[13]At the time, this was the highest fee Aston Villa had ever paid for a player.[14]On 31 January 2007, he scored on his debut for Villa atSt James' ParkagainstNewcastle United,but Villa went on to lose 3–1.[15]Young started the2007–08 seasonwell, receiving several Man of the Match awards, culminating in a call-up to the England squad.[16]

In the2007–08 Premier Leagueseason, Young finished second toCesc Fàbregasin assists with 17.[17]Young was included in the Premier League Team of the Year, and apart fromPortsmouth'sDavid James,was the only other player who did not come from any of the 'Big Four' (Chelsea,Arsenal,LiverpoolandManchester United) to make it into the best XI of the season.[18]

On 20 April 2008, Young scored two goals and assisted two goals for Aston Villa againstBirmingham CityatVilla Parkand Villa went on to win the match 5–1.[19]He also scored the winner against Danish clubOdense Boldklubin Villa's home leg of theUEFA Intertoto Cupthird round. On 10 October 2008, Young won thePremier League Player of the Monthaward. This was due to his performances in the2008–09 Premier Leagueseason. Having also won the award in April 2008, Young joins the list of players who have won the award more than once includingCristiano Ronaldo,Wayne RooneyandSteven Gerrard.On 7 December 2008, in the 3–2 win overEverton,Young scored two goals, one being an injury time winner after Everton'sJoleon Lescott,a boyhood Villa fan, had equalised seconds earlier.[20]ManagerMartin O'Neilllater described the player as being 'world-class' in the post-match press conference. Young signed a new four-year contract until 2012 on 4 November 2008.[21]On 10 January 2009, Young was again awarded the Premier League Player of the Month award for December, along with O'Neill, who won the Manager of the Month award. He became the first ever player to win three Premier League Player of the Month awards in the same year.[22]During a match against Sunderland on 18 January 2009, Young was sent off for a two-footed foul on Sunderland'sDean Whitehead.[23]On 26 April 2009, he won thePFA Young Player of the Yearaward.[24]

2009–2011

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Young training with Aston Villa in 2009

On 24 August 2009, Young scored apenaltyas Aston Villa won 3–1 against Liverpool atAnfield.[25]He did, however, miss a penalty three days later in a home tie in theUEFA Europa LeagueagainstRapid Wien.Young won two penalties in the first half of the match (one that he missed, the other that was converted byJames Milner) as Aston Villa were eliminated from the tournament on the away goals rule.[citation needed]

During the2010–11 season,Young becamevice-captainof the club and played in a new free role behind the striker, allowing him to move from wing to wing and through the centre. Young scored his first goal of the 2010–11 season with a direct free-kick in the Premier League match at home toBolton Wandererson 18 September 2010. He ended the season with nine goals and fourteen assists in 39 appearances for Villa in all competitions. With one year left to run on his current contract, Young stated that he would not make a decision on his future until the end of the season. On 20 June 2011, new Villa managerAlex McLeishadmitted that he was resigned to losing Young, stating, "It's not confirmed yet but it does seem likely."[26]

Manchester United

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Young training withManchester Unitedin 2011

2011–2014

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On 23 June 2011, Young completed a move to Manchester United for an undisclosed fee, reportedly around £17 million,[27]having passed a medical the day before, beating Liverpool to the signing.[28]He signed a five-year deal with the club.[29]He was handed the number 18 shirt previously worn byPaul Scholes.[30]He made his debut for United in a 3–2derbywin overManchester Cityin the2011 FA Community Shield,playing the full 90 minutes and making an assist.[31]

He made his league debut for United againstWest Bromwich Albionon 14 August 2011, setting up the first goal for Wayne Rooney and forcing an own goal after a run down the left flank and cross, in a 2–1 away win.[32]He scored his first two goals for United on 28 August in an 8–2 victory against Arsenal atOld Trafford.Both occurring after cutting inside from the left flank and bending two right foot shots into the far corner. Young made his debut in theUEFA Champions Leagueon 27 September 2011, scoring a headed goal in the 90th minute to help Manchester United to a 3–3 draw againstBasel.After a long-term injury, Young returned on the field atStamford Bridgein a 3–3 Premier League draw against Chelsea on 5 February 2012. On 16 February, he scored a goal for the lead in aEuropa League2–0 away win againstAjaxat theAmsterdam Arena.On 4 March 2012, Young scored two goals and made an assist againstTottenham HotspuratWhite Hart Lanein a 3–1 Premier League win.[33]On 2 April, he scored in a 2–0 win against Blackburn Rovers atEwood Park.[34]

2014–2017

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Young playing for Manchester United in 2015

After playing the position in pre-season, Young started inLouis van Gaal's first competitive game on 16 August 2014 as awing-backin a 3–5–2 formation, which saw United lose 2–1 toSwansea City.He suffered a hamstring injury during a 1–1 draw againstStoke Cityon 1 January 2015.[35][36]Young made his return on 3 February in a 3–0 win againstCambridge United,coming on in the 81st minute forMarcos Rojo.[37]On 4 March, Young scored his first goal of the season in a 1–0 victory over Newcastle United.[38]On 12 April, he was named Man of the Match after he scored the equalising goal and provided two assists in a 4–2 home win over Manchester City.[39]He played an instrumental role in United's 2–1 win over Crystal Palace on 9 May, with him winning a penalty whichJuan Mataconverted and providing the assist forMarouane Fellaini's header, leading to him again being Man of the Match.[40]In the following match on 17 May, Young again provided an assist, this time forAnder Herrera's volley against Arsenal, which finished in a 1–1 draw.[41]Young spent the season playing both on the wing and at wing-back under Van Gaal, the latter being a position which the manager felt was his best.[42]

On 7 August 2015, Young signed a new three-year contract with Manchester United, keeping him at the club until June 2018, with the option to extend a further year.[43]Young's appearances at the beginning of the season were slim, with him making only one start in United's opening seven Premier League games, this being in the opening game on 8 August 2015, a 1–0 win against Tottenham Hotspur.[44]On 12 September, Young played through debutantAnthony Martialto score his first goal for United in a 3–1 victory againstrivalsLiverpool.[45]Young returned to the starting XI at left-back on 4 October against Arsenal, ending in a 3–0 away defeat.[46]He started at right-back against West Brom on 7 November, which ended in a 2–0 win for United; this was a position he frequently played during November, December and January due to injury toAntonio Valencia.[47]On 2 January 2016, Young assisted Anthony Martial with a cross into the box to open the scoring against Swansea City, with the game ending in a 2–1 win for United.[48]Young suffered a 'severe groin injury' against Liverpool on 17 January which led to him being sidelined for several months.[49]He made his return on 10 April against Tottenham Hotspur, replacingMarcus Rashfordat half time, playing upfront in a 3–0 defeat.[50]The decision to play Young as a striker saw Van Gaal face heavy criticism, however the Dutchman defended his actions by explaining he "wanted more running in behind."[51][52]Young scored his only goal of the season on 17 May, the last day of the Premier League, in a 3–1 win againstAFC Bournemouthafter coming on as a substitute for Anthony Martial.[53]On 21 May, he won the FA Cup after defeating Crystal Palace 2–1 in thefinalafter extra time, playing at both striker and left-back after replacing Marcus Rashford in the 72nd minute – marking his third domestic trophy with the club.[54]

Young (left) playing for Manchester United in 2017

The appointment ofJosé Mourinhoas manager led to Young's game time being limited in the first half of the season. His first appearance was on 15 September 2016 in the Europa League againstFeyenoord,coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute for Juan Mata in a 1–0 loss.[55]His first start was againstNorthampton Townin theEFL Cupon 21 September, with Young playing on the wing in a 3–1 victory.[56]Young featured in the next two games as a substitute, againstLeicester Cityin a 4–1 league victory on 24 September and on 29 September againstZorya Luhanskin a 1–0 win in the Europa League.[57][58]From October to January, Young managed to only make four appearances – all of which came as starts at wing-back or at full-back. Despite being limited for chances, one of these came against rivals Liverpool on 17 October, in a 0–0 draw at Anfield.[59]His next start came against Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup on 19 February 2017, playing the full 90 minutes in the 2–1 away win.[60]After this game Young started to play far more regularly, featuring heavily in March and April. He was an unused substitute for the2017 EFL Cup FinalagainstSouthamptonon 26 February, which United won 3–2.[61]Young made his first assist of the season on 19 March against Middlesbrough, crossing the ball to Marouane Fellaini, who headed in the opening goal of a 3–1 victory.[62]On 16 April, Young captained Manchester United for the first time in a 2–0 win against Chelsea.[63]His season ended after suffering an injury againstCelta Vigoin the Europa League semi-final first leg on 4 May, after coming on forHenrikh Mkhitaryanin the 78th minute.[64]

2017–2020

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Young (right), with teammateRomelu Lukaku,playing for Manchester United in 2017

Young's first start of the campaign came at right-back on 12 September 2017 in a 3–0 win against Basel in the Champions League, assisting with the opening goal with a cross to Marouane Fellaini in the 35th minute, he was also captain for the match.[65]His performance led him to start at left-back in United's 4–0 victory over Everton on 17 September.[66]On 28 November, Young scored a brace for the first time since March 2012 against his former club Watford, the opening two goals, one of them being a 30-yard freekick into the top left corner, in a 4–2 win atVicarage Road.[67]

In February 2019, Young signed a new contract with Manchester United until 2020.[68]He was appointed as United'sclub captainin August 2019.[69]

Young scored the final goal of his Manchester United career on 12 December 2019, scoring the first in a 4-0 victory againstAZ Alkmaarin the group stages of theEuropa League.[70]

Inter Milan

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Young signed for ItalianSerie AclubInter Milanon 17 January 2020 for the remainder of the2019–20 season,taking the number 15 shirt as the number 18 that he wore at Manchester United was occupied byKwadwo Asamoah.His contract also included an option to extend for another season.[71]The transfer fee was reportedly around €1.5 million (£1.28 million).[72]He became one of three formerPremier Leagueplayers to have signed for Inter Milan in the same window, withVictor MosesandChristian Eriksenjoining the club soon after.[73]In his first game for the club, Young provided the assist forLautaro Martínezin a 1–1 draw againstCagliari.[74]He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 loss againstLazioon 16 February.[75]

Inter won the2020–21 Serie A.Young became only the third Englishman to win the league title in Italy, the first beingJimmy Greavesin1962andGerry Hitchensin1963,also for theNerazzurri.[76]

Return to Aston Villa

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On 17 June 2021, Young signed a one-year contract withAston Villato return to the club on a free transfer for a second spell.[77]He officially joined Villa on 1 July, when his Inter contract expired.[78]Upon arrival at Aston Villa he was handed the number 18 shirt that he wore during his time at Manchester United, rather than the number 7 he wore during his first spell at the club. Young made his second debut for Villa on 14 August in a 3–2 defeat at former club Watford.[79]

On 10 June 2022, Young was released by Villa.[80]He became a free agent on 1 July, but on 4 July, the club confirmed that Young had re-signed for another season until 2023.[81]On 27 July, Young was named club captain for the upcoming season, withJohn McGinnbeing named on-field captain.[82]On 10 October, he scored from 25 yards againstNottingham Forestin a 1–1 away draw in the Premier League. It was his first goal in his second spell at Aston Villa, with his previous for The Villans coming in 2011.[83]

On 31 May 2023, Aston Villa announced that Young's contract was not going to be renewed when it expired on 30 June.[84]

Everton

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On 13 July 2023,Evertonannounced the signing of Young as a free agent on a one-year contract with an option for a further 12 months, in which he continued to wear his number 18.[85]On 12 August 2023, he made his official debut, playing the full match in a 1–0 loss againstFulhamin the Premier League.

On 17 May 2024, the club said it had offered Young a new one-year contract.[86]

International career

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Under-21s

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As a result of his form for Watford during the 2005–06 season, in February 2006 Young earned a call-up toPeter Taylor's England Under-21 League squad to face an ItalianSerie Bsquad alongside teammateChris Eagles.Young started alongside Eagles in the 1–0 win, playing the first half. His continued form into the 2006–07 season earned him a firstEngland under-21call-up to faceSwitzerlandin September 2006. Young played the last 15 minutes of the match as England scored a late goal to win 3–2, topping their group, and reaching a play-off for a place in the2007 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.At the finals, Young played three times. He took part in the semi-finalpenalty shoot-outagainst hostsNetherlands,scoring twice in the shoot-out as England lost 13–12. From 2006 to 2007, he earned 10 caps for the under-21s.[87]

Senior team

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Early career

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On 31 August 2007,Steve McClarencalled Young up to the fullEnglandsquad for the first time, to faceRussiaandIsraelin theUEFA Euro 2008 qualifiers.[16]He was again called up for the Euro 2008 qualifiers to faceEstoniaand Russia. On 16 November 2007, Young made his international debut, by coming on as a half-time substitute for England in a friendly againstAustria.[88]He then appeared in the England friendly againstGermanyin November 2008, coming on as a second-half substitute. He was also part of the starting XI inFabio Capello's England squad in the friendly against theNetherlandsat the Amsterdam Arena on 12 August 2009. Young did not make the cut in Capello's 30-man squad for the2010 World Cupin South Africa.[89]

UEFA Euro 2012

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Young lining up for England atUEFA Euro 2012

On 12 October 2010, Young made his first start for England in aEuro 2012 qualifyingmatch againstMontenegro.[90]He scored his first international goal in a friendly away toDenmarkon 9 February 2011 inCopenhagen,which was the winning goal.[91]Young also scored again againstSwitzerlandon 4 June 2011, as he got the equaliser with a volley from the edge of the area, after coming off the bench forFrank Lampardat half-time.[92]On 6 September 2011, Young scored the only goal for England in a Euro 2012 qualifying 1–0 win againstWales.[93]On 7 October 2011, he scored England's first goal away against Montenegro, and set upDarren Bentfor the second.[94]England drew the match 2–2 to secure qualification forUEFA Euro 2012.[94]On 29 February 2012, Young scored his fifth international goal in a 3–2 home loss to the Netherlands in a friendly match played atWembley Stadium.[95]

On 26 May 2012, Young scored his sixth, as well as his fourth straight, international goal in a UEFA Euro 2012 warm-up match againstNorway.[96]He became the first English footballer since Wayne Rooney to score in four straight international appearances. In his next match for England againstBelgiumhe provided the assist for England's first goal. Young played in all four of England's matches at Euro 2012, culminating with a quarter-final defeat toItalyon penalties; Young was one of two England players to miss his penalty as Italy won 4–2 to reach a semi-final against Germany. He and the other unsuccessful player,Ashley Cole,faced online racial abuse for the miss, which was investigated by the police.[97]

2018 World Cup

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Young for England during the2018 FIFA World Cup

After not being called up to the national team for almost four years, Young was recalled byGareth Southgatefor the upcoming friendly matches against Germany andBrazilon 2 November 2017.[98]He featured in the latter game on 14 November, coming on forRyan Bertrandin the 80th minute, seeing out a 0–0 draw.[99]

Young was named in Southgate's 23-man squad for the2018 FIFA World Cup.[100]He was England's first-choice left-back in Russia, playing the entirety of their first two group matches againstTunisiaandPanama.[101][102]With qualification for the knockout stage secure after winning both matches, Young was rested for the final game againstBelgium,[103]before returning for the round of 16 tie against Group H winnersColombia.That match went to extra time, but Young was replaced byDanny Rose12 minutes into the additional period and played no part in the penalty shoot-out after the match finished as a 1–1 draw.[104]England won 4–3 on penalties and progressed to a quarter-final againstSweden,against whom Young again played the full 90 minutes as England won 2–0, with Young providing the assist forHarry Maguire's opening goal from a corner.[105]In the semi-final against Croatia, Young again started the match, but was again replaced by Rose at the start of extra time, with the score at 1–1 after 90 minutes.[106]England ultimately lost the match 2–1 after extra time, and Young did not play in the third-place play-off against Belgium.[107]

Style of play

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Young has played in a variety of positions: though for most of his career chiefly awinger,[10]he has also experienced game-time as aforward– underAidy Boothroydat Watford and once underLouis Van Gaalat Manchester United[51][52]– as well as in a free role behind the striker for Aston Villa.

During his later years at United, Young was re-invented as a defender, deployed as aleft-sided full-backorwing-back.WhoScored's Martin Laurence stated in 2018 that "Luke Shawcan't get a kick at Manchester United and that is down to the form of Ashley Young, who has adapted to another new role superbly. Young is now proving to be an aggressive and intelligent defender, all while still offering a threat going forwards with his delivery into the box. On current form the 32-year-old shouldn't just make the cut, but be considered as England's first choice. "[108]

Young has courted controversy, having been accused ofdivingby the press and has been spoken to by former managersSir Alex FergusonandDavid Moyesabout diving to gain an unfair advantage.[109][110]

Personal life

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Young was born inStevenage,Hertfordshire.[111]He has one older brother[112]and two football-playing younger brothers,Lewis,who made his debut for Watford in 2008,[113]and Kyle, who in April 2009 was training at theArsenal Academy.[114]Young attendedThe John Henry Newman Schoolin Stevenage, and played school football alongsideFormula OnedriverLewis Hamilton,who was in the same year.[112]Young's Jamaican-born father[115]supports Tottenham Hotspur, while Young himself, like his older brother, favoured Arsenal. His hero and "role model on and off the pitch" wasIan Wright.[112]Young has been married to Nicky Pike since June 2015. They had planned a wedding in 2011 but called it off two days before.[116]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 23 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Watford 2003–04[117] First Division 5 3 0 0 1 0 — — 6 3
2004–05[118] Championship 34 0 0 0 4 0 — — 38 0
2005–06[119] Championship 39 13 0 0 1 1 — 3[c] 1 43 15
2006–07[120] Premier League 20 3 1 0 2 1 — — 23 4
Total 98 19 1 0 8 2 — 3 1 110 22
Aston Villa 2006–07[120] Premier League 13 2 — — — — 13 2
2007–08[121] Premier League 37 9 1 0 1 0 — — 39 9
2008–09[122] Premier League 36 7 3 0 1 0 8[d] 2 — 48 9
2009–10[123] Premier League 37 5 6 2 5 2 2[e] 0 — 50 9
2010–11[124] Premier League 34 7 2 0 3 2 1[e] 0 — 40 9
Total 157 30 12 2 10 4 11 2 — 190 38
Manchester United 2011–12[125] Premier League 25 6 0 0 0 0 7[f] 2 1[g] 0 33 8
2012–13[126] Premier League 19 0 2 0 0 0 2[h] 0 — 23 0
2013–14[127] Premier League 20 2 0 0 2 1 8[h] 0 0 0 30 3
2014–15[128] Premier League 26 2 3 0 0 0 — — 29 2
2015–16[129] Premier League 18 1 1 0 2 0 5[h] 0 — 26 1
2016–17[130] Premier League 12 0 3 0 1 0 7[e] 0 0 0 23 0
2017–18[131] Premier League 30 2 4 0 0 0 4[h] 0 0 0 38 2
2018–19[132] Premier League 30 2 3 0 1 0 7[h] 0 — 41 2
2019–20[133] Premier League 12 0 1 0 2 0 3[e] 1 — 18 1
Total 192 15 17 0 8 1 43 3 1 0 261 19
Inter Milan 2019–20[133] Serie A 18 4 2 0 — 5[e] 0 — 25 4
2020–21[134] Serie A 26 1 3 0 — 5[h] 0 — 34 1
Total 44 5 5 0 — 10 0 — 59 5
Aston Villa 2021–22[135] Premier League 24 0 0 0 1 0 — — 25 0
2022–23[136] Premier League 29 1 1 0 2 0 — — 32 1
Total 53 1 1 0 3 0 — — 57 1
Everton 2023–24[137] Premier League 31 0 0 0 3 1 — — 34 1
2024–25[138] Premier League 10 0 0 0 2 0 — — 11 0
Total 41 0 0 0 5 1 — — 45 1
Career total 585 70 36 2 34 8 64 5 4 1 722 86
  1. ^IncludesFA CupandCoppa Italia
  2. ^IncludesFootball League/EFL Cup
  3. ^Appearance(s) inChampionship play-offs
  4. ^Two appearances and one goal inUEFA Intertoto Cup,six appearances and one goal inUEFA Cup
  5. ^abcdeAppearance(s) inUEFA Europa League
  6. ^Three appearances and one goal inUEFA Champions League,four appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League
  7. ^Appearance inFA Community Shield
  8. ^abcdefAppearance(s) in UEFA Champions League

International

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As of match played 11 July 2018[139]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
England 2007 1 0
2008 3 0
2009 3 0
2010 4 0
2011 7 4
2012 9 2
2013 3 1
2014 0 0
2015 0 0
2016 0 0
2017 1 0
2018 8 0
Total 39 7
As of match played 11 July 2018. England score listed first, score column indicates score after each Young goal.[139]
List of international goals scored by Ashley Young
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 9 February 2011 Parken Stadium,Copenhagen, Denmark 12 Denmark 2–1 2–1 Friendly [140]
2 4 June 2011 Wembley Stadium,London, England 15 Switzerland 2–2 2–2 UEFA Euro 2012 qualification [141]
3 6 September 2011 17 Wales 1–0 1–0 [142]
4 7 October 2011 Podgorica City Stadium,Podgorica, Montenegro 18 Montenegro 1–0 2–2 [143]
5 29 February 2012 Wembley Stadium,London, England 19 Netherlands 2–2 2–3 Friendly [144]
6 26 May 2012 Ullevaal Stadion,Oslo, Norway 20 Norway 1–0 1–0 [145]
7 22 March 2013 San Marino Stadium,Serravalle, San Marino 28 San Marino 4–0 8–0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification [146]

Honours

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Watford

Aston Villa

Manchester United

Inter Milan

Individual

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