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My Take
Ashley Young is the kind of footballer I have enormous respect for, the dependable craftsman rather than the headline-grabbing star. Starting as a winger at Watford and reinventing himself as a full-back to extend his career shows a rare professional intelligence, the willingness to adapt instead of clinging to a fading role. Longevity at the top level is never an accident; it is earned through discipline and humility. His move into punditry with Sky Sports feels natural, because players who survive that long usually understand the game more deeply than the flashier ones. I value continuity and adaptability, and Young embodies both.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ashley Young
- Name (Japanese)
- アシュリー・ヤング
- Reading
- あしゅりー・やんぐ
- Born
- July 9, 1985 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Origin
- Stevenage, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ashley Young born?
Born July 9, 1985 (age 40).
Where is Ashley Young from?
Ashley Young is from Stevenage, United Kingdom.
What does Ashley Young do?
Ashley Young works as association football player.
How tall is Ashley Young?
Ashley Young is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.