Here is the biography of Nicky Pike, Ashley Young's wife

Here is the biography of Nicky Pike, Ashley Young's wife

Helix Odhiambo
updated at October 17, 2023 at 5:17 PM
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Nicky Pike may not be as famous as her partner Ashley Young, but she is behind the footballer's inspiration and motivation. The couple has been together for over a decade, weathering several challenges thanks to their love for one another.

Nicky Pike's age
Ashley Young and Nicky Pike attend the United for Unicef Gala Dinner at Old Trafford on 22 January 2019 in Manchester, England. Photo: Anthony Devlin
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Young and Nicky tied the knot in 2015, four years after the footballer cancelled their first wedding. They have three children and live happily as a family. Pike is a learned woman who has made fortunes through her career. This article reveals more about her.

Nicky Pike's profile

Full name

Nicky Pike

Date of birth

1984

Age

39 (as of 2023)

Place of birth

England

Nationality

English

Religion

Christianity

Height

1.65 m

Weight

79 kg

Eye colour

Dark brown

Hair colour

Dark brown

Education

John Henry Newman School

Husband

Ashley Young

Children

Three

Net worth

$1 million

Social media

Twitter (X)

How old is Nicky Pike?

Nicky Pike's age is 39 as of October 2023. She was born and raised in England by her parents, whose details she has kept secret. Nicky is one year older than her husband, Young, who was born on 9 July 1985 in Stevenage, United Kingdom.

Who is Ashley Young's wife?
Ashley Young and Nicky Pike tied the knot four years after the English full-back called off their wedding. Photo: @liammcdevitt, @utdreport (modified by author)
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In 2014, Young invited his then-Manchester United teammates and their partners to celebrate Pike's 30th birthday party at Elixir on Deansgate, Manchester. The attendees included Robin and Bouchra Van Persie, Wayne and Coleen Rooney, Jesse Lingard, Phil Jones, and Kaya Hall.

Nicky Pike's career

Who is Ashley Young's wife? What does she do? The Premier League star married his high-school sweetheart, Nicky Pike. She is well-known as a socialite and an entrepreneur. Nicky Pike's nationality is English. She is also a Christian and prefers living a private life.

Nicky Pike's height and weight

Pike's height is 1.65 m (5 feet 5 inches) and weighs around 79 kg. She has dark brown eyes and hair. She has maintained a healthy body.

Nicky Pike and Ashley Young

How old is Nicky Pike?
Ashley Young and Nicky Pike are long-term love birds. Their story has touched many hearts. Photo: Chris Brunskill, Oli Scarff (modified by author)
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The couple began dating at high school, where they first met. Their relationship continued for years before planning a $242.5k wedding at The Grove Hotel in Watford in 2011. However, Young cancelled it just days before the event without revealing a reason for his decision.

Nicky and her long-term partner eventually tied the knot in 2015 at the Stoke Place Hotel Buckinghamshire. It was a secret wedding attended by family members and friends. The guest list also included stars from the football fraternity led by Aston Villa legends Stilian Petrov and Fabrice Muamba.

Ashley Young's children

Nicky Pike's family
Ashley Young's wife, Nicky Pike, with their three children following the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia quarterfinal match between Sweden and England at Samara Arena on 7 July 2018 in Samara, Russia. Photo: Jean Catuffe
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The footballer and his wife have three kids. Their first-born son, Tyler, followed by daughter Ellearana in 2006. They also welcomed another son in 2018. Young and Nicky Pike's family live in England.

Nicky Pike's husband's life history

Young was born and raised in Stevenage, United Kingdom, to Jamaican parents Luther and Sharon Young. Luther's tragic accident at 16 killed his football dreams. He was hit by a car while cycling to QPR, suffering a career-ending knee injury.

Ashley has three brothers. Martin is the eldest, followed by the English winger. Martin had a delivery firm business in Oxfordshire after failing to achieve his football ambitions. Their younger brothers, Lewis and Kyle, followed Ashley's footsteps to play football.

Nicky Pike's husband
Ashley Young's young brother Lewis began playing football at Watford's academy in 2008. He started coaching at Dagenham & Redbridge. Photo: @JournoDanM, @MrTransferNewss (modified by author)
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Lewis played for Watford in 2008 and League Two side Hereford in 2012. He also played for Crawley Town as an attacker in 2015, where Ashley attended one of his matches. Their younger brother, Kyle, had a promising start at Arsenal Academy in April 2009 before picking injuries that ended his career at a young age.

Kyle underwent a hip replacement, forcing him to swap football for plumbing. His former teammate at the Gunners' academy, Alex Iwobi, progressed in his career, becoming one of the top strikers of his generation.

"He's just finishing off a plumbing course so he should be a qualified plumber within the year. It's not something he wanted to do when he was younger, but it's something he's enjoying now." Lewis said about his brother, Kyle.

Ashley Young's career

Ashley Young's children
Everton's Ashley Young runs with the ball during their Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park on 26 August 2023 in Liverpool, England. Photo: Lewis Storey
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Young studied at The John Henry Newman School in Stevenage, where he started playing football. He was classmates with Formula One star Lewis Hamilton. Ashley began his football career at Watford Academy in 1995 and moved to the senior squad in 2003.

Young joined Aston Villa in 2007 following an impressive career at Watford. He became a first-team player at Villa, winning the 2019 PFA Young Player of the Year award. He then transferred to Manchester United on 23 June 2011, where he established himself among the greatest.

The English full-back moved to Inter Milan on 20 January 2020 before returning to the Premier League after signing for Villa on a free transfer. He joined Everton in July 2023, where he currently plays.

International career

Ashley Young's net worth
England's Ashley Young kisses his wife, Nicky Pike, following their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia semifinal match against Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on 11 July 2018 in Moscow, Russia. Photo: Jean Catuffe
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Ashley played for the England Under21 side before breaking into the senior team. He represented his nation in several matches, including the 2012 UEFA Euro and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Nicky travelled with their children to Russia to support her husband at the World Cup.

What is Nicky Pike's net worth?

According to some sources, Nicky's net worth is $1 million as of 2023. Her husband has an impressive net worth of around $9 million. Ashley Young's net worth has increased since he started shining on the pitch. He is now among the wealthiest footballers of his generation.

Social media

Nicky is a private woman who does not like publicity. She only has a Twitter (X) account with 1.1k followers as of October 2023. Her husband's Twitter (X) account has 2.2 million followers. Young is also available on Instagram, with 2.6 million followers.

Nicky Pike and Ashley Young's relationship overcame several hurdles before they settled to build their family. She is an inspiring woman who has always supported her husband and cared for the children. Nicky's success in her endeavours has also made the family stable.

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Helix Odhiambo
Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.