Ashley Simon Young simply named as Ashley Young is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger, wing back or full back for Premier League club, Manchester United and the English National Team. He started his career at Watford, making his first senior appearances in 2003 under the management of Ray Lewington. He continued to play well for Watford in the Premier League, and in January 2007 he transferred to Aston Villa for an £8 million fee, rising to £9.65 million with add-ons. He has represented England at under-21 level and has since earned 39 senior caps, scoring 7 goals. He is a very talented football player.
Pogba offered vice-captain role with Manchester United to give the armband to Ashley Young
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will only offer Paul Pogba a vice-captaincy role at Manchester United next season, with the armband instead going to veteran Ashley Young. It emerged on Tuesday that Solskjaer was prepared to give Pogba the captaincy in an effort to persuade the midfielder to snub interest from Real Madrid and commit to the Red Devils. The 33-year-old is the most senior player at the club and has often worn the armband this past season, with previous skipper Antonio Valencia only making six league appearances. But United are looking to sign a new, first-choice right-back this summer-Crystal Palace’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been mooted-meaning Young will often not be on the pitch.
- Ashley Young only signed a one-year contract extension and there is an expectation that whoever is given the vice-captaincy will be made club captain next summer when the full-back leaves.
Man Utd fans are in shock as Ashley Young set to be named captain by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Man Utd fans have been left in shock by reports that Ashley Young will be named a captain for the forthcoming Premier League season. Manchester United have had a turbulent season under the Norwegian and predecessor Jose Mourinho which ended in a sixth-place Premier League finish.
How old is Asley Young?
As of 2018, his age is 33 but he will be turning to 34 on his upcoming birthday in July 9 as of 2019.
Where does Ashley Young live?
Ashley Young lives in the non-metropolitan town of Stevenage in Hertfordshire, England.
Who is Ashley Young's dad (family)?
Ashley Young was born on 9th July 1985 in Stevenage, England as Ashley Simon Young. His father name is Luther Young and his mother name is Sharon. Talking about his siblings, he has two younger brothers named as Lewis Young and Kyle Young who were both the footballer and one elder brother. His nationality is English and his ethnicity is Mixed. His religion is Christian and his horoscope sign is Cancer. As per his education, he attended The John Henry Newman School in Stevenage and played school football alongside Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton.
How tall (height) is Ashley Young?
Young is a very handsome football player with a tall height of 1.75 m. He has got a very balanced and healthy body with a weight of 65 kg. His other body measurements will be added soon.
How much is Young's net worth?
The net worth of this famous footballer is estimated to have $9 million as of 2019 and his salary is £110,000 a week. His major source of earning is from his football career. He is satisfied with his earnings.
Who is Ashley Young's wife?
Young is a married person. He was married in 2015 to Nicky Pike. The couple has two children named as Tyler and Ellearna. As of today, the couple is living a happy life without any disturbances.
How many goals has Ashley Young scored?
In the current season, Ashley Young scored 2 goals. 0 goals in the national team ( World cup, Friendlies). In the club, he scored 2 goals ( Capital One, FA Cup, Premier League, Champions League).
What makes Ashley Young famous?
- Ashley Young began his journey to the football career by joining Watford academy system when he was only 10 years old.
- In the year 2003, he was handed his first team debut at the age of 18.
- He achieved five substitute appearance on that season.
- He also played in 34 of Watford’s League matches as they struggled to survive in the championship.
- The match made him win the award of club’s Young Player.
- In the 2005-2006 season, he was given to play as a striker and right winger.
- He started 41 League matches. He played at the 2006-2007 season of Premier League as well.
- Aston Villa signed him on 23rd January 2007 paying the highest fee at that time.
- He scored on his debut for Villa at St James Park against Newcastle United on 31 January 2007 but Villa loosed.
- He also played 2007-2008 season and won several Man of the Match awards and was called up by England.
- He was included in Premier League Team of the year who did not come from the ‘Big Four’ that was Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.
- On 20th April he scored two goals and assisted two goals for Aston Villa.
- On 10th October 2008 Young achieved Premier League Player of the month award due to his performance in 2008-2009 Premier League season.
- On 10th January 2009, he again achieved Premier League Player of the month award for December.
- On the 2010-2011 season, he became vice-captain and played as a striker.
- On 18th September 2010, he ended this season by nine goals and fourteen assists in 39 appearances for Villa in all competitions.
- He then moved to Manchester United for an unknown fee on 23 June 2011.
- He signed the five-year deal with the club.
- He made his debut for United in 2011 FA Community Shield playing full 90 minutes and making the assist on 14th August 2011.
- He also made his debut on UEFA Champions League on 27th September 2011.
- He also played in the 2014-2015 season for United as a wing back on 16th August 2014.
- He suffered the hamstring injury during the match on 1st January 2015.
- He returned on 3rd February and won against Cambridge United.
- On 12th April, he was named as the Man of the Match after he scored an equalizing goal and providing the assist.
- On the 2015-2016 season, he signed a three-year contract with Manchester United on 7 August 2015 which kept him at the club until June 2018.
- His appearance in the match was very slim making only one start at the beginning of the season.
- He then played in the FA Cup and won the cup on 21st May after defeating Crystal Palace.
- He also played in the 2016-2017 season and his first appearance was on 15 September 2016 in Europe League.
- On 16th April, he captained Manchester United for the first time.
- On 2017-2018 season his first start was on 12 September 2017 in the Champions League in which he was the captain.
- He signed a new contract with Manchester United until 2020 in February 2019.
- Regarding his International career, he was called up by England and he was made to play in England Under 21 League squad.
- He continued from the 2006-2007 season and earned him at first England Under 21 call up.
- They reached at the playoff for the place in 2007 UEFA European Under 21 Championship.
- At the final, he played for three times and earned 10 caps for under-21s.
- He was called up to full England squad in the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifiers on 31st August 2007.
- On 16th November 2007, he made his first international debut by coming as the half time substitute for England.
- He did not make the cut in Capello 30-man squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
- He made his first start for England in a Euro 2012 qualifying match on 12 October 2010. He scored his first international goal on 9 February 2011.
- On 4th June 2011, he got the equalizer.
- Altogether, he has scored 7 international goals.
- In the year 2018, he was named in 23-man England national team squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
