Aston was a forward who rose through the Manchester United youth system. His father, John Aston Sr., also played for Manchester United in the immediate post-Second World War years, and was a coach at United during his son’s playing career.
European Cup 1968 final: Then aged only 20, Aston was named Man of the Match in the 1968 European Cup final, as Matt Busby’s side lifted the trophy for the first time in the club’s history.
Honors
- 187 appearances for United
- 27 goals
- First Division winner: 1967
- European Cup winner: 1968
- FA Charity Shield winner: 1965 and 1967
