Born on 22 July 2001 in England, Jake Young is a footballer making a name for himself in the Scottish Premiership as a striker with St Mirren. Standing tall at 6ft 1in (1.86m), Young's physicality is often an asset in his forward role. With a weight of 12st 1lb (77kg), he brings both presence and agility to the pitch. His current market value, estimated at around €225k (around £191,000), according to Transfermarkt, hints at his emerging prominence. The number 20 jersey is what he dons while on duty.
In January 2019, Young's football journey saw him join Sheffield United, a club competing in the Championship league in England, as he took his initial steps by becoming a trainee. Young later transferred to Forest Green Rovers in the National League in England in July 2020, marking his first shift in club allegiance.
In July 2022, Young embarked on a new footballing chapter as he joined Bradford City in League One in England. Despite it being undisclosed, his transfer fee was a clear indication of his evolving talent. Young made a commendable impression during his debut season at Bradford, making seven first-team appearances and striking two goals in league matches.
However, his tenure with Bradford City saw him embark on a couple of loan stints. First, in January 2023, Young was loaned to Barrow, who plays in England's League Two. His impact was tangible as he made eight first-team appearances in league matches. Upon completing his loan spell, Young returned to Bradford in June 2023, scoring two goals from seven appearances in league matches.
He was loaned again in August 2023, this time to Swindon Town, another club in League Two. The loan ended in January 2024, with Young returning to Bradford City and picking up where he left off, bagging another two goals from seven appearances.
His next permanent transfer took place in August 2024, with Stevenage in League One, this time valued at an undisclosed fee. Despite showing promise with his performance in England, a new opportunity beckoned in January 2026. Young transferred north of the border to St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership, joining the Saints for an undisclosed fee.
With St Mirren, Young has already appeared in nine first-team games and netted one goal in league matches in the current 2025 - 2026 season. Moreover, his noticeable influence also extends to the Scottish Cup where he has scored one goal in two starts at the time of writing.
Whether it's England or Scotland, Jake Young has shown he's a player with a promising future - one worth following to see where his journey may lead next.
