Early life and career Young was born in
Plymouth, Devon. In the 2008–09 season, he made 23 appearances for the club's under-18 side, Despite still being a schoolboy, he also played once for the
reserve team. Young made a further 22 appearances for the under-18's in the 2009–10 season, scoring one goal, along with seven appearances for the reserves. and three matches for the reserves, Young was promoted to the first-team squad in January 2011. Young made his debut one week later against
Bournemouth, replacing Northern Ireland
international Rory Patterson in the 86th minute. In doing so, he became the 29th player to represent the club in a competitive match during the 2010–11 season. "Rory took a knock, but the boy Young has got good feet. He's a bit slight, but he's a good little footballer," said manager
Peter Reid. "I knew Rory was struggling, so I just wanted to have a look at him." Young signed his first professional contract in July, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2012. "Considering that I've been at the club since I was nine, then to get the two-year scholarship and then at the end of that to get the first professional contract that I've been working towards for all these years, is really special," he said on the club's official website. Young signed a new undisclosed contract in April 2012, along with teammates
Curtis Nelson and
Jared Sims. He finished the season by winning the club's Young Player of the Year award, having scored twice in 28 appearances.
Torquay United On 19 June 2014, Young signed for Devon neighbours Torquay United on a two-year deal.
Wrexham Following Torquay United's relegation to
National League South in the 2017–18 season, Young signed for
Wrexham on a two-year deal. He made his debut for the club on the opening day of the
2018–19 season during a 1–0 victory over
Dover Athletic. Young was promoted to club captain for the
2021–22 season. He was released at the end of the 2023-24 season.
Cheltenham Town On 18 June 2024, Young signed for recently relegated
League Two side
Cheltenham Town. He scored on his EFL debut for the club in a 3-2 defeat to Grimsby Town. ==Career statistics==