Akil Valentine Wright (born 13 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Premiership club Ross County.

Career

Wright started his senior career at Northern Premier League club Ilkeston before moving to Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed fee.[1]

Over the following 3 years, Wright would be loaned out to non-league teams AFC Fylde, Barrow and Wrexham before signing permanently for Wrexham on 3 January 2018.[2][3]

On 16 September 2020, Wright signed for York City following his release from Wrexham.[2]

Wright signed for League Two club Stockport County on 17 July 2022,[4] making his debut on 3 September in a 1–0 home win against AFC Wimbledon.[2]

On 8 July 2024, Wright signed for Scottish Premiership side Ross County for an undisclosed fee, joining on a three-year deal.[5]

Honors

Stockport County

References

  1. ^ "Akil Wright: Fleetwood Town sign midfielder from Ilkeston". BBC Sport. 5 March 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Akil Wright". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Wrexham AFC unveil first January signing". Daily Post. Colwyn Bay. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Akil Wright: Stockport County sign midfielder after York City exit". BBC Sport. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Akil Wright joins from Stockport County". www.rosscountyfootballclub.co.uk. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Join us in League One next season". 7 May 2024.
  • Profile at the Stockport County F.C. website


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