Luke Young

Luke Young (born 22 February 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers.

Having progressed through Plymouth Argyle's youth system, Young made his debut in the Football League in 2011. He subsequently played with Torquay United, Wrexham and Cheltenham Town.

Club career Early life and career Young was born in Plymouth, Devon. In the 2008–09 season, he made 23 appearances for the club's under-18 side, Despite still being a schoolboy, he also played once for the reserve team. Young made a further 22 appearances for the under-18's in the 2009–10 season, scoring one goal, along with seven appearances for the reserves. and three matches for the reserves, Young was promoted to the first-team squad in January 2011. Young made his debut one week later against Bournemouth, replacing Northern Ireland international Rory Patterson in the 86th minute. In doing so, he became the 29th player to represent the club in a competitive match during the 2010–11 season. "Rory took a knock, but the boy Young has got good feet. He's a bit slight, but he's a good little footballer," said manager Peter Reid. "I knew Rory was struggling, so I just wanted to have a look at him." Young signed his first professional contract in July, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2012. "Considering that I've been at the club since I was nine, then to get the two-year scholarship and then at the end of that to get the first professional contract that I've been working towards for all these years, is really special," he said on the club's official website.

Young signed a new undisclosed contract in April 2012, along with teammates Curtis Nelson and Jared Sims. He finished the season by winning the club's Young Player of the Year award, having scored twice in 28 appearances.

Torquay United On 19 June 2014, Young signed for Devon neighbours Torquay United on a two-year deal.

Wrexham Following Torquay United's relegation to National League South in the 2017–18 season, Young signed for Wrexham on a two-year deal. He made his debut for the club on the opening day of the 2018–19 season during a 1–0 victory over Dover Athletic. Young was promoted to club captain for the 2021–22 season. He was released at the end of the 2023-24 season.

Cheltenham Town On 18 June 2024, Young signed for recently relegated League Two side Cheltenham Town. He scored on his EFL debut for the club in a 3-2 defeat to Grimsby Town.

Young was one of nine players to leave Cheltenham following the conclusion of the 2025-26 English Football League season.

Sligo Rovers On 13 August 2026, Young joined League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers on a short-term deal.

Career statistics

Honours Wrexham EFL League Two runner-up: 2023–24 National League: 2022–23 FA Trophy runner-up: 2021–22

Individual Plymouth Argyle Young Player of the Year: 2011–12 2016–17, Wrexham Player of the Year: 2019–20, 2020–21