Ian Wright British Footballer Born 1963 in Woolwich
Ian Wright · association football player and pundit · British
Biography
Born on 3 November 1963 in Woolwich, Ian Wright is a British footballer. Ian Wright has lined up for Arsenal F.C. (1991–1998) and England men's national association football team (1991–1998).
Career
The records list him as a forward. The first club on record is Crystal Palace F.C. (1985). He has played for 9 teams on record, including Arsenal F.C., England men's national association football team and England national association football B team. 7 years at Arsenal F.C. make up the longest period in his listed career. At Arsenal F.C. (1991–1998), his team-mates on record include David Seaman, Lee Dixon and Patrick Vieira. England men's national association football team team-mates from the same years include David Seaman, Lee Dixon and Matt Le Tissier. His one screen credit is The Kitchen (2023).
Recognition
He won the Member of the Order of the British Empire. Ian Wright also has received the Premier League Hall of Fame (2022) and the Foreign Reporter of the Year (1978). In all, Ian Wright has won 3 awards.
Personal life
He is the father of Bradley Wright-Phillips.
Teams
9 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1985–1991 | Crystal Palace F.C. | Forward |
| 1989–1992 | England national association football B team | Forward |
| 1991–1998 | Arsenal F.C. | Forward |
| 1991–1998 | England men's national association football team | Forward |
| 1998–1999 | West Ham United F.C. | Forward |
| 1999–2000 | Celtic F.C. | Forward |
| 1999 | Nottingham Forest F.C. | Forward |
| 2000 | Burnley F.C. | Forward |
| Greenwich Borough F.C. | Forward |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Premier League Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1978 | Foreign Reporter of the Year | Won | |
| Member of the Order of the British Empire | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Kitchen | Film |
Ian Wright on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 2.1M @wrightyofficial
- Engagement rate
- 1.51% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 31,948
- Average comments
- 322 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ian Wright?
Ian Wright is 62 years old, born on 3 November 1963 in Woolwich.
What is Ian Wright known for?
Ian Wright is a forward who has played for Arsenal F.C. and England men's national association football team.
How tall is Ian Wright?
Ian Wright is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What is Ian Wright’s nationality?
Ian Wright is British, born in Woolwich.
Has Ian Wright won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Premier League Hall of Fame (2022).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q312595), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: James Boyes from UK · CC BY 2.0
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