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Jacob Young (soccer)

Jacob Young (born 6 March 2000), is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Perth Glory.[1]

Club career

Perth Glory

On 2 February 2022, following a shortage of players due to COVID-19, Young was signed by Perth Glory on a short-term contract until the end of the 2021–22 A-League Men season and made his debut on the same day in a 1–0 loss to Western Sydney Wanderers.[2] After making two A-League Men appearances and impressing in 11 appearances for the academy side in the NPL WA, Young signed a one year scholarship with the club for the 2022–23 A-League Men season.[3]

Personal life

Jacob is the son of former professional footballer Stuart Young.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Meet the ex-NSL striker's son out to star with Sunderland - FTBL | The home of football in Australia". ftbl.com.au. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  2. ^ Taylor, Nick (2 February 2022). "COVID-19 hindered Perth Glory go down in a close contest to Western Sydney Wanderers". The West Australian. Young, son of former Glory striker Stuart Young, has been training with the squad in Sydney and has signed until the end of the season.
  3. ^ Morgan, Gareth (29 June 2022). "Talented defender signs scholarship contract". Perth Glory.
  4. ^ Davidson, John (15 March 2019). "Meet the ex-NSL striker's son out to star with Sunderland". FTBL.