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Matt Young

b. 2002

English footballer

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About Matt Young

Born 2002. Matt Young is a British association football player.

Matthew Alan Young (born 6 February 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Folkestone Invicta.

Playing career Previously a member of their academy, Young signed his first professional contract with Leyton Orient in May 2021.

Young made his debut for Orient in the 3–0 defeat at Salford City on the last day of the 2020–21 season, as an 84th-minute substitute for Hector Kyprianou.

In June 2022 he joined Wealdstone on loan from Leyton Orient. He departed the club in September 2022 having not made an appearance.

Following the conclusion of the 2022–23 season, Young departed Leyton Orient upon the expiration of his contract, subsequently returning to Isthmian League Premier Division side Haringey Borough.

In June 2024, Young joined Isthmian Premier Division side Folkestone Invicta.

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Important facts

Born
9 December 2002, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United Kingdom

People in Matt Young's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Alan Young
1919 – 2016
Actor
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Hector Kyprianou
b. 2001
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Matthew Alan
b. 1979
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Matt Young?

English footballer

When was Matt Young born?

Matt Young was born on 9 December 2002 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

What is Matt Young's occupation?

Matt Young is an association football player.

What nationality is Matt Young?

Matt Young is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matt Young

· Wikidata: Q108195503

· DBpedia: Matt Young (footballer, born 2003)

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