Brad Young (footballer)
Bradley Jamie Ethan Young (born 6 January 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Aston Villa. Career. Having been on the books of West Bromwich Albion before being released at age 12, he joined Aston Villa after a spell in local junior football and became a regular at U18 and then U23 level. He made his senior debut as a substitute in a 4–1 FA Cup defeat to Liverpool on 8 January 2021. Young was a part of the Aston Villa team that won the 2020-21 FA Youth  Cup - scoring a penalty in the 2–1 final victory over Liverpool U18s on 24 May 2021. On 7 July 2021, he was one of several young players who signed a new contract with Aston Villa. On 16 August 2021, Young joined League Two team Carlisle United on a season-long loan. He made his football league debut the following day, as a substitute in a goalless draw against Port Vale. On 28 September 2021, Young scored his first goals for Carlisle United - scoring twice in a 2–0 victory over Everton U21 in the EFL Trophy. Young returned to Aston Villa  from his loan early on 4 January 2022, after the two clubs mutually agreed that Young would not be guaranteed enough playing time in the upcoming months. Personal life. Young was hospitalised in June 2020, at the age of 17, after being the victim of a stabbing in a Solihull park. He made a full recovery and was able to play again for the Aston Villa academy the same season. Honours. Aston Villa Under 18s. FA Youth Cup Winner: 2020-21