Jacob Anthony Wright (born 21 September 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Norwich City. He is an England youth international.
Club career Manchester City Wright played for the Manchester City academy in the 2023–24 EFL Trophy. He was also included in the Manchester City senior squad that travelled to Saudi Arabia to play in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup. 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.
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.
Norwich City On 4 February 2025, Wright joined Norwich City on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season with an option to buy. On 28 May, Norwich City triggered the option to purchase Wright, officially joining the club on 1 June, signing a four-year contract with an option for a further year, for an initial reported fee of £2.3 million.
International career He is an England youth international.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsManchester City U212023–24————30302024–25————1111Total————4141Manchester City2023–24Premier League0010001000202024–25Premier League000020000020Total001020100040Norwich City (loan)2024–25EFL Championship150————150Norwich City2025–26EFL Championship2802010——3102026–27EFL Championship610020——10Total34120300000391Career total49130501041622
References
External links
Profile at the Manchester City F.C. website