Jack Young (footballer, born 2000) explained

Jack Young
Fullname:Jack Young[1]
Birth Date:21 October 2000
Birth Place:Morpeth, England
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Wycombe Wanderers
Clubnumber:15
Youthyears1:2007–2020
Youthclubs1:Newcastle United
Years1:2020–2022
Clubs1:Newcastle United
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:Tranmere Rovers (loan)
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Wycombe Wanderers (loan)
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–
Clubs4:Wycombe Wanderers
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Ayr United (loan)
Caps5:17
Goals5:0
Years6:2024
Clubs6:Wealdstone (loan)
Caps6:12
Goals6:1
Club-Update:15:32, 10 May 2024 (UTC)

Jack Young (born 21 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Wycombe Wanderers.

Career

Born in Morpeth, Northumberland, Young began his career at Newcastle United at the age of 7,[2] before turning professional in 2019.[3] He moved on loan to Tranmere Rovers in October 2020.[4] After making five appearances, Young returned to Newcastle.[5]

In January 2022, Young joined League One club Wycombe Wanderers on loan for the remainder of the season,[6] being recalled by Newcastle in March after just two league appearances.[7] [8] However, he subsequently signed a three-year permanent deal with Wycombe in April 2022.[9] [10] [11] In August 2023 he moved on loan to Scottish club Ayr United,[12] returning to Wycombe in January 2024 following the expiration of his deal.[13] On 16 February 2024, Young joined National League club Wealdstone on loan for the remainder of the season.[14]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle United U212019–203030
2020–212020
2021–223030
Total8!080
Tranmere Rovers (loan)2020–21League Two5000000050
Wycombe Wanderers (loan)2021–22League One2000000020
Wycombe Wanderers2022–23League One1000203060
2023–24League One0000000000
Total3000203080
Ayr United (loan)2023–24Scottish Championship170100010190
Career total2501020120400

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club List of Registered Players as at 21st May 2022 . English Football League . 69 . 20 July 2022.
  2. Web site: Introducing Jack Young. Newcastle United Football Club.
  3. Web site: Young makes permanent move to Wycombe. Newcastle United Football Club.
  4. News: Tranmere sign Newcastle midfielder Young. BBC Sport .
  5. Web site: Young and Smith return to parent clubs after loan spell at Prenton Park. Tranmere Rovers F.C.. 11 January 2021. 11 January 2021.
  6. News: Wycombe sign Newcastle's Young on loan. BBC Sport .
  7. Web site: NUFC keeping loan recall options open with youngsters experiencing a lack of game time. www.shieldsgazette.com.
  8. Web site: Newcastle United could be tempted to recall Jack Young from Wycombe Wanderers. 30 March 2022. The 72.
  9. Web site: YOUNGY IS HERE TO STAY. www.wwfc.com.
  10. News: Wycombe sign Newcastle's Young on permanent deal. BBC Sport .
  11. Web site: Newcastle United prospect Jack Young 'delighted' to seal permanent transfer. Chris. Knight. 4 April 2022. ChronicleLive.
  12. Web site: Ex-Newcastle kid Jack Young aims to reward Ayr's long term pursuit. Stuart. Wilson. 25 August 2023. Daily Record.
  13. Web site: JACK'S BACK AFTER AYR SPELL. 16 January 2024. Wycombe Wanderers Official.
  14. Web site: LOAN NEWS Stones sign Wycombe's Young. www.wealdstone-fc.com. 16 February 2024. 16 February 2024.