Kane Vincent-Young

Kane Vincent-Young (born 15 March 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ipswich Town. He can play on the left or right side of defence.

Vincent-Young progressed through the Academy at Tottenham Hotspur, spending seven years at the North London club before being released in 2014. He briefly played for Banbury United in 2014 before he joined Colchester United's Academy for the 2014–15 season. He made his professional debut for the club in August 2015. He spent four seasons at The U's, making over one hundred appearances before joining Ipswich Town in 2019.

Club Career

Early career

Born in Camden, London, Vincent-Young joined the Tottenham Hotspur Academy when he was 11 years old. He was on the books at Tottenham for 7 years, where he progressed through the club's youth system before he was released in July 2014 at the end of his youth scholarship. Following his release from Tottenham, he had a short spell with Southern League Premier Division side Banbury United, for whom he made two appearances in August 2014.

Colchester United

After a trial with League One side Colchester United, Vincent-Young signed a one-year development contract with the club's Academy on 23 September 2014. After impressing in the Colchester under-21 side, he made his first away trip with the first-team on 20 December 2014 as Colchester beat Yeovil Town 2–0, featuring on the bench but not receiving any game time.

Vincent-Young featured regularly during Colchester's pre-season preparations for the 2015–16 season. He played for the full 90 minutes during three first-team pre-season friendlies and was selected in manager Tony Humes' squad to face Blackpool for the opening day fixture. He came off the bench to make his professional debut on 8 August, replacing Matthew Briggs at left-back on 79 minutes in the 2–2 draw. Following his debut, he signed a two-year contract extension with the club on 14 August. In the absence of Briggs for