Ashley Young retires from football aged 40

Football
30 Apr 2026 • 5:35 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Former Manchester United and England star Ashley Young has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40.
  • Young's distinguished 23-year career included spells at Watford, Aston Villa, Everton, Inter Milan, and Ipswich.
  • He earned 39 caps for England, representing his country at Euro 2012 and the 2018 World Cup.
  • During his nine years at Manchester United, Young won the Premier League, FA Cup, Europa League, and League Cup.
  • He also secured a Serie A title with Inter Milan in the 2020-21 season before returning to England to rejoin Aston Villa.

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