Ashley Young, a former England international, is retiring after a remarkable 23-year career. He will focus on helping Ipswich Town secure promotion to the Premier League before his final match.
Young started his career at Watford before moving to several clubs including Aston Villa, Manchester United, and Inter Milan. He has played for Everton and returned to Ipswich Town in July 2025 on a one-year deal after being released by Everton.
Throughout his career, Young made his England debut in November 2007 and earned 39 caps, scoring 7 goals. He has made 765 club appearances and scored 88 goals total.
Key achievements:
- Won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Europa League with Manchester United.
- Lifted the Serie A title with Inter Milan.
- Described his career as a “dream”.
Currently, Ipswich Town sits in the second automatic promotion place in the Championship. They are one point above third-placed Millwall and two points ahead of Middlesbrough.
Kieran McKenna, Ipswich manager, praised Young’s professionalism and determination. He stated that Young’s influence has been significant for the team during this crucial phase of the season.
Young expressed mixed emotions about his retirement. “But with this dream there has to be an ending and Saturday might be the last game of my professional career… 23 years and OUT,” he said.
He is set to play his last game on the final day of the Championship season against Queens Park Rangers. His retirement marks the end of an impressive chapter in English football history.