The right-back had signed for only £2.5million a season earlier, but Boro chairman Steve Gibson admitted that his sale was 'good business' for the club.
Comfortable on the ball, Young began his career at Tottenham Hotspur and soon attracted attention when he was unable to hold down a regular place in the side.
At White Hart Lane he suffered from playing in a variety of positions, covering for injuries. This meant he was never able to make a position his own and so left Spurs in July 2001.
Joining Charlton in a £3million deal he went on to gain international honours with England after being called up for the 2005 tour of the USA.
Young did well in his first few seasons at the Valley and established himself as the first choice right-back. He was named the fans' player of the year in 2005.
Young's forays down the wing attracted the attention of Middlesbrough and, with Charlton's relegation to the Championship, he decided to move north.
His consistent form for the club saw him win over the fans and a good 2007/08 season established his place as one of the most important players in the side.
However, when Martin O'Neill came calling with a £6million bid, Boro found the offer too good to refuse and sold the defender to Aston Villa in the summer of 2008.
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