Danny Ings was born on July 23, 1992, in Winchester, England. He began his football career at the renowned Southampton FC academy before moving to the Burnley youth setup in 2008. In 2011, he made his first-team debut for Burnley and went on to become a key player for the club. In his final season with Burnley, Ings scored an impressive 21 goals in the Championship, attracting interest from Premier League clubs.