Kadan Young

Kadan Young
Personal information
Full name Kadan Christophe Young[1]
Date of birth (2006-01-19) 19 January 2006
Place of birth Worcester, England[2]
Position Winger
Team information
Current team
 Reading
(on loan from Aston Villa)
Number 19
Youth career
Phoenix United
2018–2024 Aston Villa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Aston Villa 0 (0)
2025 → Royal Antwerp (loan) 7 (0)
2026– → Reading (loan) 1 (0)
International career‡
2021 England U16 3 (0)
2023 England U17 4 (1)
2024 England U18 2 (1)
2024– England U19 13 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 February 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 09:15, 21 June 2025 (UTC)

Kadan Christophe Young (born 19 January 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for League One club Reading, on loan from Premier League 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.[3] 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.[4] Prior to the squad flying to Dubai for the training camp, he featured in a friendly against Cardiff City - his unofficial first team debut.[5][6]

While on the tour, he 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.[4] Playing on the right wing, he impressed against Chelsea's full-back, Marc Cucurella, earning plaudits for his performance in a 1–0 win.[4] Following the conclusion of the warm-weather camp, he signed his first professional contract with the club in January 2023.[7] On 18 September 2024, Young signed a long-term contract extension with Aston Villa.[8]

On 24 September 2024, Young made his senior debut in a 2–1 away victory over Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup.[9]

On 3 February 2025, Young signed for Belgian Pro League club Royal Antwerp on loan until the end of the season.[10] Young made his Belgian Pro League debut on 15 February, in a 2–1 victory over Kortrijk.[11]

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.[12]

On 2 February 2026, Young signed for League One club Reading on loan until the end of the season.[13] Young made his English Football League debut on 14 February, in a 3–2 victory over Wycombe Wanderers.[14]

International career

Born in England, Young is of Jamaican descent and holds dual British and Jamaican citizenship.[15] He has represented England at both under-16 and under-17 level.[16] He was called up for the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, and scored the fourth goal in England's 4–2 win over Switzerland to clinch qualification to the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[17]

On 20 May 2024, Young was called up for the England U18 squad for two upcoming matches against Northern Ireland & Morocco.[18] He made a goalscoring debut in a 4–2 win over Northern Ireland at St. George's Park.[19] Young an unused substitute for the victory over Morocco which won the Tri-Nations Trophy for England.[20]

On 9 October 2024, Young made his U19 debut during a 2–1 defeat to Portugal in Marbella.[21]

Young was a member of England's squad at the 2025 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[22]

Career statistics

As of 14 February 2026[23]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup[a] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aston Villa 2024–25 Premier League 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 — 2 0
2025–26 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[b] 0 — 1 0
Total 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0
Royal Antwerp (loan) 2024–25 Belgian Pro League 7 0 – – – 0 0 7 0
Reading (loan) 2025–26 EFL League One 1 0 – – – 0 0 1 0
Career total 8 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 11 0
  1. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  2. ^ Appearance in UEFA Europa League

Honours

Aston Villa U21s

England U18s

  • Tri-Nations Trophy: 2024[20]

References

  1. ^ "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". premierleague.com. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  2. ^ Preece, Ashley (16 May 2023). "The 12 talented Aston Villa wonderkids to watch who can save Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens millions". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  3. ^ Preece, Ashley (12 December 2022). "Mbappe style and thriving in front of 40,000 - The rapid rise of Kadan Young at Aston Villa". birminghammail.co.uk. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  4. ^ a b c Townley, John (12 December 2022). "What Kadan Young did to Chelsea's Marc Cucurella as 16-year-old impresses Unai Emery". birminghammail.co.uk. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Young hungry for more after 'unbelievable experience'". avfc.co.uk. 10 December 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Villa teenager enjoying time with first team". bbc.com. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Kadan Young signs pro contract with Villa". avfc.co.uk. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  8. ^ "Kadan Young signs new contract". Aston Villa Football Club. 2024-09-18. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  9. ^ "Wycombe Wanderers 1–2 Aston Villa". EFL. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
  10. ^ "Kadan Young links up with Royal Antwerp on loan". Aston Villa Football Club. 2025-02-03. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  11. ^ "Het liep niet van een leien dakje: Antwerp zet verdienstelijk KV Kortrijk met heel wat moeite opzij". HLN (in Dutch). 15 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  12. ^ Mashiter, Nick. "Aston Villa 3-2 Red Bull Salzburg: Hosts fight back from 2-0 down to win as Ollie Watkins forced off". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  13. ^ "Reading Sign Kadan Young". www.readingfc.co.uk. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  14. ^ "League One: Reading 3-2 Wycombe Wanderers - Jack Marriott scores hat-trick". BBC Sport. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  15. ^ "Profile Kadan Young, Aston Villa: Info, news, matches and statistics | BeSoccer".
  16. ^ Kadan Young at WorldFootball.net
  17. ^ Swoffer, Chris (30 May 2023). "England MU17s qualify for the U-17 World Cup with enthralling 4–2 victory over Switzerland". The Football Association. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  18. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (20 May 2024). "England MU18s squad named for SGP games". The Football Association. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  19. ^ "Report: England MU18s 4-2 Northern Ireland". EnglandFootball.com. May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  20. ^ a b "Academy quartet win Tri-Nations Trophy with England". Aston Villa Football Club. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  21. ^ Vassell, Zac (9 October 2024). "Report: England Under-19s 1–2 Portugal". England Football. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  22. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (19 May 2025). "England MU19s squad named for UEFA U19 EURO Finals". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
  23. ^ "England - K. Young - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
  24. ^ "BSC: Aston Villa 9-0 Racing Club Warwick". Aston Villa Football Club. 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
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