Kadan Young

Kadan Young
Personal information
Full name Kadan Christophe Young[1]
Date of birth (2006-01-19) 19 January 2006
Place of birth Worcester, England[2]
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.76 m)[3]
Position Winger
Team information
Current team
 Reading
(on loan from Aston Villa)
Number 19
Youth career
Phoenix United
2018–2024 Aston Villa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Aston Villa 0 (0)
2025 → Royal Antwerp (loan) 7 (0)
2026– → Reading (loan) 2 (0)
International career‡
2021 England U16 3 (0)
2023 England U17 4 (1)
2024 England U18 2 (1)
2024–2025 England U19 13 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21 February 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 09:15, 21 June 2025 (UTC)

Kadan Christophe Young (born 19 January 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for League One club Reading, on loan from Premier League club Aston Villa.

Club career

Having started out with local club Phoenix United in Erdington, Young trialled with a host of professional sides before eventually joining Premier League side Aston Villa at under-13 level.[4] He went on to sign a scholarship deal with the club in July 2022, and during the mid-season break for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he was a surprise inclusion in Aston Villa's squad for a warm-weather training camp in December of the same year.[5] Prior to the squad flying to Dubai for the training camp, he featured in a friendly against Cardiff City - his unofficial first team debut.[6][7]

While on the tour, Young continued to feature in friendlies, playing ten minutes at the end of a 2–2 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion before being brought on as a half-time substitute for Arjan Raikhy against Chelsea.[5] Playing on the right wing, he impressed against Chelsea's full-back, Marc Cucurella, earning plaudits for his performance in a 1–0 win.[5] Following the conclusion of the warm-weather camp, he signed his first professional contract with the club in January 2023.[8] On 18 September 2024, Young signed a long-term contract extension with Aston Villa.[9]

On 24 September 2024, Young made his senior debut in a 2–1 away victory over Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup.[10][11]

On 3 February 2025, Young signed for Belgian Pro League club Royal Antwerp on loan until the end of the season.[12] Young made his Belgian Pro League debut on 15 February, in a 2–1 victory over Kortrijk.[13]

On 29 January 2026, Young made his European debut in the UEFA Europa League for Aston Villa, coming off the bench to assist Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba's winner in a 3–2 victory over Red Bull Salzburg.[14]

On 2 February 2026, Young signed for League One club Reading on loan until the end of the season.[15] Young made his English Football League debut on 14 February, in a 3–2 victory over Wycombe Wanderers.[16]

International career

Born in England, Young is of Jamaican descent and holds dual British and Jamaican citizenship.[17] He has represented England at both under-16 and under-17 level.[3] He was called up for the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, and scored the fourth goal in England's 4–2 win over Switzerland to clinch qualification to the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[18]

On 20 May 2024, Young was called up for the England U18 squad for two matches against Northern Ireland & Morocco.[19] He made a goalscoring debut in a 4–2 win over Northern Ireland at St. George's Park.[20] Young an unused substitute for the victory over Morocco which won the Tri-Nations Trophy for England.[21]

On 9 October 2024, Young made his England U19 debut during a 2–1 defeat to Portugal in Marbella.[22] He was a member of England's squad at the 2025 UEFA European Under-19 Championship and started in their opening game of the tournament against Norway.[23][24]

Career statistics

As of 21 February 2026[25]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup[a] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aston Villa 2024–25[26] Premier League 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 — 2 0
2025–26[27] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[b] 0 — 1 0
Total 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
Royal Antwerp (loan) 2024–25[26] Belgian Pro League 7 0 — — — 0 0 7 0
Reading (loan) 2025–26[27] EFL League One 2 0 — — — 0 0 2 0
Career total 9 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 12 0
  1. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  2. ^ Appearance in UEFA Europa League

Honours

Aston Villa U21s

England U18s

  • Tri-Nations Trophy: 2024[21]

References

  1. ^ "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". premierleague.com. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  2. ^ Preece, Ashley (16 May 2023). "The 12 talented Aston Villa wonderkids to watch who can save Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens millions". birminghammail.co.uk. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Kadan Young". WorldFootball.net. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  4. ^ Preece, Ashley (12 December 2022). "Mbappe style and thriving in front of 40,000 - The rapid rise of Kadan Young at Aston Villa". birminghammail.co.uk. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Townley, John (12 December 2022). "What Kadan Young did to Chelsea's Marc Cucurella as 16-year-old impresses Unai Emery". birminghammail.co.uk. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Young hungry for more after 'unbelievable experience'". avfc.co.uk. 10 December 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Villa teenager enjoying time with first team". BBC Sport. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  8. ^ "Kadan Young signs pro contract with Villa". avfc.co.uk. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  9. ^ "Kadan Young signs new contract". Aston Villa Football Club. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Wycombe Wanderers 1–2 Aston Villa". EFL. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  11. ^ "Meet the record-breakers & future stars given EFL Cup chance". BBC Sport. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  12. ^ "Kadan Young links up with Royal Antwerp on loan". Aston Villa Football Club. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
  13. ^ "Het liep niet van een leien dakje: Antwerp zet verdienstelijk KV Kortrijk met heel wat moeite opzij". HLN (in Dutch). 15 February 2025. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  14. ^ Mashiter, Nick (29 January 2026). "Aston Villa 3-2 Red Bull Salzburg: Hosts fight back from 2-0 down to win as Ollie Watkins forced off". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  15. ^ "Reading Sign Kadan Young". www.readingfc.co.uk. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  16. ^ "League One: Reading 3-2 Wycombe Wanderers - Jack Marriott scores hat-trick". BBC Sport. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  17. ^ "Profile Kadan Young, Aston Villa: Info, news, matches and statistics | BeSoccer".
  18. ^ Swoffer, Chris (30 May 2023). "England MU17s qualify for the U-17 World Cup with enthralling 4–2 victory over Switzerland". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  19. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (20 May 2024). "England MU18s squad named for SGP games". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  20. ^ Vassell, Zac (22 May 2024). "Report: England MU18s 4-2 Northern Ireland". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  21. ^ a b "Academy quartet win Tri-Nations Trophy with England". Aston Villa Football Club. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  22. ^ Vassell, Zac (9 October 2024). "Report: England Under-19s 1–2 Portugal". England Football.com. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  23. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (19 May 2025). "England MU19s squad named for UEFA U19 EURO Finals". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  24. ^ Emons, Michael (14 June 2025). "England 2–2 Norway". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  25. ^ "England - K. Young - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  26. ^ a b "Games played by Kadan Young in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  27. ^ a b "Games played by Kadan Young in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  28. ^ "BSC: Aston Villa 9-0 Racing Club Warwick". Aston Villa Football Club. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
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