Matty Young (footballer, born 2006)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 November 2006 | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Salford City (on loan from Sunderland) | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2023 | Sunderland | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Sunderland | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Darlington (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Salford City (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024 | England U18 | 1 | (0) |
| 2023– | England U19 | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:49, 3 November 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:24, 9 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Matthew Young (born 24 November 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays for Salford City, on loan from Sunderland, as a goalkeeper.
Club career
[edit]Young began his career at Sunderland at the age of 7, turning professional in November 2023.[2] He signed on loan for non-league Darlington in February 2024,[3][4] being praised in the media for his performances at the club,[5][6] and winning the club's Young Player of the Season award.[7]
Amidst reported interest from Notts County,[8] Young moved on loan to Salford City in July 2024.[9][10][11] Sunderland's sporting director Kristjaan Speakman said that the loan was "the perfect environment for him to continue his development".[12] He made his Salford debut on 13 August 2024, in a 2–0 defeat in the EFL Cup against Doncaster Rovers.[13]
International career
[edit]In November 2023 Young received his first international call-up and made his debut for England under-19 in a victory over Mexico.[14][15] In March 2024 he started for England under-18 against the Netherlands.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "England - M. Young - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Chamberlain, Oscar (24 November 2023). "Academy: Matty Young signs professional contract". Sunderland A.F.C. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Chandy, Alex (16 February 2024). "Academy: Matty Young joins Darlington on loan". Sunderland A.F.C. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Simpson, Ray (16 February 2024). "Quakers sign Matty Young from Sunderland". Darlington F.C. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Copley, James (20 March 2024). "'Unreal' 17-year-old Sunderland starlet tipped for Premier League by teammates after loan move". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ Hollis, Paddy (18 March 2024). "The lowdown on Matty Young — How is Sunderland's next top keeper prospect doing at Darlo?". SB Nation. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ Copley, James (14 April 2024). "Sunderland goalkeeper Matty Young hailed as 'better than Pickford' after beating relegation and winning award". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ Mail, Harry (19 July 2024). "Notts County-linked man joins League Two club on loan". The72. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ FC, Salford City (18 July 2024). "Young Goalkeeper Signs on Loan". Salford City FC. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Salford City sign goalkeepers Jones and Young". BBC Sport. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Scott (18 July 2024). "Goalkeeper Matty Young has left Sunderland to join Salford City". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Smith, Phil (18 July 2024). "Kristjaan Speakman confirms and explains big loan move for young goalkeeper". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Jones, Jason (14 August 2024). "Sunderland loanee makes competitive debut for new club in EFL Cup exit". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ Hunter, James (10 November 2023). "Sunderland's Matty Young receives first England call-up as he joins Jobe Bellingham in U19 squad". Evening Chronicle. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Smith, Frank (21 November 2023). "Report: Mexico 1-7 England MU19s". England Football. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ^ Smith, Frank (25 March 2024). "Report: England MU18s 2-1 Netherlands". England Football. Retrieved 9 October 2024.