David Young, an English footballer who played for Charlton Athletic, Southend United and Newcastle United, died on January 18, 2026, aged 80.
A central defender, he made 209 appearances in the Football League. Young won the FA Cup in 1973 as Sunderland’s unused substitute in the final victory over Leeds United.
He also had a loan spell in Canada with Vancouver Spartans in 1972.
David Young (12 November 1945 – 18 January 2026) was an English footballer who made 209 appearances in the Football League. A central defender, he won the FA Cup in 1973 as Sunderland’s unused substitute in their victory over Leeds United. In Canada, he played on loan with Vancouver Spartans in 1972. Young died on 18 January 2026, at the age of 80.