Matthew Young (born 24 November 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Salford City, on loan from club Sunderland.
Young began his career at Sunderland at the age of 7, turning professional in November 2023. He signed on loan for non-league Darlington in February 2024, being praised in the media for his performances at the club, and winning the club's Young Player of the Season award.
Amidst reported interest from Notts County, Young moved on loan to Salford City in July 2024. Sunderland's sporting director Kristjaan Speakman said that the loan was "the perfect environment for him to continue his development". He made his Salford debut on 13 August 2024, in a 2âÂÂ0 defeat in the EFL Cup against Doncaster Rovers.
On 24 July 2025, Young returned to Salford City for another season-long loan.
In November 2023 Young received his first international call-up and made his debut for England under-19 in a victory over Mexico. In March 2024 he started for England under-18 against the Netherlands.
On 19 November 2024, Young made his U20 debut during a 1âÂÂ1 draw away to Poland.
On 29 August 2025, Young was called up to the England under-21 team.