Neil Anthony Young (born 31 August 1973) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is an older brother of footballer Luke Young.
Career Young was born in Harlow. He played over 400 league games for AFC Bournemouth, some as captain, after joining in 1994 from Tottenham Hotspur. He played primarily at right-back although played at centre-back in the latter part of his Bournemouth career. Young was considered an attacking full back who would often support the right winger. He received a testimonial in 2005 against his brother's Charlton Athletic side.
On 2 November 2007, he signed a one-month loan deal at Weymouth, linking up with former Bournemouth teammate Jason Tindall."Weymouth sign Young from Cherries" BBC Sport Retrieved on 2 November 2007 He had his loan extended to a second month, although he was recalled by Bournemouth soon after.
At the end of the 2007–08 season he left England and moved to Australia"Young set for Dean Court farewell"BBC Sport Retrieved on 16 May 2008 after over 14 years' service for the club. In 2009, he signed with South Australian Premier League club Cumberland United.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAFC Bournemouth1994–95Second Division3200000003201995–96Second Division4103030004701996–97Second Division4401020004701997–98Second Division4423020004921998–99Second Division4414050005311999–2000Second Division3703050004502000–01Second Division70002000902001–02Second Division1100000001102002–03Third Division3405010004002003–04Second Division1000000001002004–05League One3004020003602005–06League One4201020004502006–07League One3403000003702007–08League One210001000220Total4313270250004833Weymouth (loan)2007–08Conference National3020000050Career total4343290250004883
Honours Bournemouth Football League Third Division play-offs: 2003 Football League Trophy runner-up: 1997–98
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