Jacob Wright Explained

Jacob Wright
Fullname:Jacob Anthony Wright[1]
Birth Place:Manchester, England
Birth Date:21 September 2005
Currentclub:Manchester City
Clubnumber:56
Youthyears1:2014–
Youthclubs1:Manchester City
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Manchester City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:England U16
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2022–2023
Nationalteam2:England U17
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:England U18
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:1
Club-Update:20:58, 18 December 2023 (UTC)

Jacob Anthony Wright (born 21 September 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Manchester City. He is an England youth international.[2]

Club career

Wright played for the Manchester City academy in the 2023–24 EFL Trophy.[3] He was also included in the Manchester City senior squad that travelled to Saudi Arabia to play in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.[4] He was then named amongst the substitutes for City's FA Cup match against Huddersfield Town on 7 January 2024, and made his senior debut as a second-half substitute.[5] [6] [7]

On 6 March 2024, Wright made his UEFA Champions League debut in City's round of 16 victory against Copenhagen, coming on for Erling Haaland in the closing minutes.[8]

International career

He is an England youth international.[9]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester City U212023–243030
Manchester City2023–24Premier League0010001020
Career total0010004050

Notes and References

  1. News: 2023/24 Premier League squad lists. Premier League.
  2. Web site: Jacob Wright . 18 December 2023. Soccerway.
  3. Web site: Substance beats style as Man City handed cruel lesson to crash out of EFL Trophy. 31 October 2023. Manchester Evening News. 19 December 2023. Joe. Bray.
  4. Web site: Six Man City youngsters travel with Club World Cup squad ahead of Urawa Red Diamonds clash. Manchester Evening News. 19 December 2023. Joe. Bray. 18 December 2023.
  5. Web site: Manchester City VS. Huddersfield Town . Soccerway. 7 January 2024. 7 January 2024.
  6. Web site: Man City vs Huddersfield highlights as Kevin De Bruyne returns and Jeremy Doku scores. Manchester Evening News. 7 January 2024. 7 January 2024. Simon. Bajkowski. Joe. Bray. Ross. Jackson.
  7. Web site: Manchester City 5-0 Huddersfield: Kevin de Bruyne returns as holders breeze through. Gary . Rose. BBC Sport. 7 January 2024. 7 January 2024.
  8. Web site: Johnston . Neil . Emons . Michael . Championship League Round of 16 - 2nd Leg . BBC Sports . 6 March 2024 . Substitution: What a moment for 18-year-old Jacob Wright, who is wearing the No 56 shirt. He's getting ready to replace Erling Haaland. Jacob Wright gets a hug from Erling Haaland as the 18-year-old replaces the goal machine..
  9. Web site: Man City's unseen impact on England squads shows academy plan is working. Manchester Evening News. 28 September 2022. 19 December 2023. Joe. Bray.