12 Facts About Jamie Young

Jamie Iain Young was born on 25 August 1985 and is a retired professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Jamie Young possesses a Bachelor in Exercise and Sport Science, with Jamie Young writing his dissertation on human genomic research in professional football.

Jamie Young had previously spent a number of years combining university studies with football commitments, and had temporarily placed his university studies on hold in July 2016 in order to focus on his football.

Jamie Young is currently studying a PhD at the University of Queensland on the psychology of sports coaching, with a specific focus on the coach-athlete relationship in Australian football.

Jamie Young is an ambassador for the Multicultural Development Association, which helps refugees and migrants settle in Queensland.

Jamie Young moved to England in 2002 to play professional football for Reading.

Jamie Young's contract was cancelled by mutual consent in January 2010 after he was informed that he would not be offered a new contract in the summer.

Jamie Young was signed on a non-contract basis by Aldershot Town of League Two on 11 March 2010 as cover for goalkeeper Mikhael Jaimez-Ruiz.

On 24 June 2012, Jamie Young signed a one-year contract to keep him with Aldershot until 2013.

Jamie Young left Aldershot in June 2013 after the club were relegated from the Football League and placed in administration.

Jamie Young struggled to adjust to the A-League with fans and even teammate Shane Stefanutto laying the blame on Jamie Young for the Roar's less than impressive start to the season.

Jamie Young joined cross-town rivals Melbourne City after leaving Western United.