Kadan Young

Kadan Christophe Young (born 19 January 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Ligue 2 club Annecy, on loan from 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. 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. Prior to the squad flying to Dubai for the training camp, he featured in a friendly against Cardiff City - his unofficial first team debut.

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. On 18 September 2024, Young signed a long-term contract extension with Aston Villa.

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

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

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.

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

On 8 July 2026, Young signed forLigue 2 club Annecy, who were part of Aston Villa's V Sports network, on a season-long loan.

International career Born in England, Young is of Jamaican descent and holds dual British and Jamaican citizenship. He has represented England at both under-16 and under-17 level.

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

On 9 October 2024, Young made his England U19 debut during a 2–1 defeat to Portugal in Marbella. 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.

On 27 March 2026, Young made his England U20 debut during a 3-3 draw away to Italy.

Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2024–25 Premier League

2025–26 Premier League

2026–27 Premier League

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Tri-Nations Trophy: 2024