Ian Wright

Date of Birth: November 3, 1963

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Ian Wright is a retired English professional footballer and television and radio personality. Born as Ian Edward Wright on November 3, 1963, in Woolwich, London, he rose to prominence as a dynamic and prolific forward, known for his goal-scoring ability, speed, and infectious personality. Wright began his professional career relatively late, signing with Crystal Palace in 1985 at the age of 22 after a series of trials and rejections. His impressive performances at Palace earned him a transfer to Arsenal in 1991, where he became one of the club’s all-time leading goal-scorers. During his time at Arsenal, Wright won several domestic trophies, including the Premier League title, FA Cups, and League Cups. He later played for West Ham United, Nottingham Forest, Celtic, and Burnley before retiring in 2000. Post-retirement, Wright transitioned into a successful career in media, becoming a well-loved football pundit and commentator for various television and radio networks.

5 Interesting Facts about Ian Wright

1. Ian Wright was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2005.

2. He scored a total of 185 goals for Arsenal, making him the club’s second-highest goal-scorer of all time until Thierry Henry surpassed him.

3. Wright has authored multiple books, including his autobiography, “A Life in Football.”

4. Before turning professional, he worked as a plasterer and played semi-professional football.

5. Wright appeared on the British reality TV show “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!” in 2019.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ian Wright

1. “Football is about having the ball and doing something with it.”

2. “I always wanted to be a footballer, but I never thought it would happen. I just kept playing and hoping.”

3. “When you have talent, the game comes easy. It’s the hard work that makes you a professional.”

4. “You have to take the rough with the smooth, but I just feel so lucky to have had the career I did.”

5. “The fans are everything. Without them, football would be nothing.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Ian Wright is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Ian Wright has eight children, including two sons who have followed in his footballing footsteps. His eldest son, Shaun Wright-Phillips, had a successful career in the Premier League and played for the English national team. Another son, Bradley Wright-Phillips, has also made a name for himself in professional football, particularly in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States.