About Alf Young
Lived 1905 – 1977 (aged 71). Alf Young was a British association football player and association football coach.
Alfred Young (4 November 1905 – 30 August 1977) was an English professional footballer who played as a defender for Huddersfield Town between 1927 and 1945. He also played for Durham City and York City.
He played for England nine times between 1932 and 1938, including the infamous 6–3 win against Germany in Berlin in 1938.
He was also one of Denmark's caretaker managers during the 1950s. He also coached Esbjerg fB.
Honours Huddersfield Town FA Cup runner-up: 1937–38
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Alf Young's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Alf Young's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Alf Young?
English footballer (1905-1977)
When was Alf Young born?
Alf Young was born on 4 November 1905 in Sunderland.
When did Alf Young die?
Alf Young died on 27 August 1977 in Huddersfield.
What was Alf Young's occupation?
Alf Young was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Alf Young?
Alf Young was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alf Young. https://biography.guide/alf-young-association-football-player/
MLA: "Alf Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alf-young-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Alf Young." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alf-young-association-football-player/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:20 UTC