Jacob Young (born 6 March 2000), is an Australian professional

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who plays as a defender for Perth Glory.

Club career

Perth Glory

On 2 February 2022, following a shortage of players due to

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, Young was signed by Perth Glory on a short-term contract until the end of the

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season and made his debut on the same day in a 1–0 loss to

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. 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

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season.

Personal life

Jacob is the son of former professional footballer Stuart Young.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Young, Jacob 2000 births Living people Australian men's soccer players Men's association football defenders Sunderland A.F.C. players TSG 1899 Hoffenheim II players Perth Glory FC players National Premier Leagues players A-League Men players Soccer players from Wollongong