Ashley Young

Ashley Young is a professional footballer who has enjoyed a career with many of the UK’s most prominent teams. With Aston Villa and Manchester United fortunate to host his skills, Ashley is now booked as a speaker for corporate and after dinner events to share his football successes. During his career, Ashley has shown great drive and determination, a true favourite in the teams that he played for.

Best known for his talents as a football player, Ashley is currently signed as a winger and full-back for Inter Milan. Joining the team in January 2020, Ashley is looking forward to great success with the team and has already helped score goals in his first matches. Ashley has also enjoyed success with teams such as Aston Villa and Manchester United and has also spent time playing on the Under-21 and senior International England teams. During his time playing with Manchester United, Ashley was able to help the team achieve five trophies, claiming wins at FA Cups, Europa Leagues and Premier League matches.

Ashley first began training in football when he was 10 years old, joining the Watford Academy. Denied a full-scholarship, Ashley was determined to be made a member of the first team and pushed to begin training with the Under-18 team despite being only 16. With drive and determination, Ashley made it onto the Under-21 team and ultimately became a member of the first team. During his time with Watford, Ashley was named Watford Young Player of the Season 2004-2005.

After playing for Watford for four years, Ashley transferred to Aston Villa and played 157 league appearance for the team, scoring 30 goals. Also during the period that he played for Aston Villa, Ashley claimed titles of Premier League Player of the Month in April 2008, later in September 2008 and then finally in December 2008, proving yet again his worth as a fantastic player. Ashley also claimed the PFA Young Player of the Year 2009 during his time with Aston Villa. Leaving Aston Villa in 2011, Ashley then signed to Manchester United and was made Manchester United club Captain in 2019.

Now playing for Inter Milan, Ashley has already made over 30 league appearances and is becoming a favourite amongst fans and players alike. With a successful career already behind him, Ashley is now booked as a speaker for a range of corporate and after dinner speaking events. Having shown immense drive and determination throughout his career, Ashley Young is the perfect speaker to inspire others to get into sport and is a great choice for football or sports-themed events.