SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

ASHLEY YOUNG
ASHLEY YOUNG
England flag
Number
#11
Nationality
England
Team
INTER (Italy)
Coach
ANTONIO CONTE
Position
LW (Left Wing)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 3 3 6 4 5 3 30 2.3 £1.3M

Name: Ashley Young

Full name: Ashley Simon Young

Date of birth: 9 July 1985

Place of birth: Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England

Nationality: English

Primary positions: Winger, wing-back, full-back

Current/most recent club (noting Inter): Inter Milan (FC Internazionale Milano) — Young joined Inter in August 2020 on a free transfer. He served primarily as an experienced wide player and wing-back under manager Antonio Conte and later Simone Inzaghi.

  • Inter Milan tenure: 2020–2023 (signed August 2020; left summer 2023)
  • Appearances for Inter (all competitions): Around 70–80 (competitive matches; exact total depends on cutoff date)
  • Notable at Inter: Contributed to Inter’s 2020–21 Serie A title, providing experience, versatility on the right flank and in wing-back role, and squad depth in domestic and European competitions.

Previous clubs (selected):

  • Watford (youth & senior breakthrough)
  • Aston Villa (2007–2011)
  • Manchester United (2011–2020) — major part of career, won multiple domestic trophies including the FA Cup, League Cup, FA Community Shield, and UEFA Europa League (2016–17)

International career:

  • England national team — senior caps: over 30; represented England in major tournaments including UEFA Euro 2012 and UEFA Euro 2020 (held in 2021), where England finished runners-up.

Playing style: Quick, direct wide player known for dribbling, crossing and set-piece delivery. In later years adapted to full-back/wing-back role where his experience, tactical intelligence and crossing were valuable.

Honours (selected):

  • Serie A: 2020–21 (Inter Milan)
  • UEFA Europa League: 2016–17 (Manchester United)
  • FA Cup, EFL Cup, FA Community Shield (with Manchester United)
  • UEFA European Championship runner-up: Euro 2020 (England)

Notes: Statistics and club status may have changed after 2023; for exact appearance and goal totals, or current club if beyond 2023, consult the latest sources.