Marvin Young

Marvin Young (born 2 October 2005) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the club Sparta Rotterdam.

Club career A youth product of SV Jong Ambon, Young joined the academy of Sparta Rotterdam at the age of nine, where he continued his development. He began featuring for the club's reserve side, Jong Sparta, in the Tweede Divisie in 2023.

On 22 June 2024, Young signed his first professional contract with Sparta, committing himself to the club until 2027. He made his senior and professional debut for Sparta on 31 August 2024, starting in a 2–1 Eredivisie victory over Willem II.

In January 2025, Young extended his contract with Sparta until 2029. In March 2025, he was named the Johan Cruyff Talent of the Month in the Eredivisie.

International career Young was born in the Netherlands to a Surinamese father and a Dutch mother. In 2023, he was called up to the Netherlands under-18 team for a series of friendly matches. He made his debut on 14 October 2025, starting in a friendly match against the Lithuania under-21 team.

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Honours Individual Eredivisie Talent of the Month: March 2025 Eredivisie Team of the Month: March 2025