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Willie Young is a British singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his work with the band The Proclaimers, which he co-founded with his brother Charlie in 1983. He has also released several solo albums, including his debut solo album, Willie Young, in 1988. Young was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and grew up in the city's Leith district. He attended Leith Academy and then studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. He began playing guitar at the age of 12 and soon formed a band with his brother Charlie. Young's career began in earnest when he and his brother formed The Proclaimers in 1983. The band released their debut album, This Is the Story, in 1987, and it was an instant success. The band went on to release several more albums, including Sunshine on Leith (1988), Hit the Highway (1994), and Persevere (2001). Young has also released several solo albums, including Willie Young (1988), The Best of Willie Young (1995), and The Very Best of Willie Young (2005). He has also collaborated with other artists, including the Scottish singer-songwriter Eddi Reader. Young is currently 73 years old. He has an estimated net worth of $2 million.

Popular As William David Young
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Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 25 November 1951
Birthday 25 November
Birthplace Edinburgh, Scotland
Nationality United Kingdom

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Willie Young Height, Weight & Measurements

At 73 years old, Willie Young height is 6ft 3in .

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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Willie Young Net Worth

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Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

1983

In 1983, he joined Norwich City, but with injuries dogging him, he failed to secure a regular place in the side. He then had short spells at Brighton and Hove, followed by Darlington before his retirement from the game in November 1984.

1981

Young continued to be Arsenal's first choice centre back until the 1981–82 season, when he lost his place to Chris Whyte. Having played 237 times and scoring 19 goals for Arsenal, the 30-year-old Young then joined Nottingham Forest in December 1981 for £50,000, and played 59 times over two seasons there.

1978

Young immediately became a regular in the Arsenal first team, and played in all of the Gunners' trio of FA Cup finals; after losing to Ipswich Town in 1978, Young was on the winning side the following year, with a 3–2 defeat of Manchester United. Young was a runner up in the 1980 European Cup Winners' Cup Final.

1975

He was capped 5 times, scoring one goal for Scotland's U23s. Young never played a full international for Scotland having been banned for life after an incident in a Copenhagen nightclub in 1975.

1970

A large, physically intimidating centre back from Heriot near Edinburgh, Young attended Ross High School in Tranent. Nicknamed "Big Willie", he first played professionally for Aberdeen, all in all making 187 appearances for the Dons between 1970 and 1975. He was signed by Tottenham Hotspur in September 1975, and while playing under Terry Neill made 64 appearances for Spurs in two seasons. In March 1977, Young once again signed for manager Neill so as to link up at Highbury with Spurs' arch-rivals Arsenal.

1951

William David Young (born 25 November 1951) is a Scottish former footballer. Playing as a defender, he featured for Aberdeen, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Norwich City, Brighton & Hove Albion and Darlington throughout his career.