Ian Edward Wright (born 3 November 1963) is an English television and radio personality and former professional footballer. Wright enjoyed success with London clubs Crystal Palace and Arsenal as a forward, spending six years with the former and seven years with the latter.

Ian Edward Wright MBE (born 3 November 1963) is a British footballer and television personality. He has played for England national team. He is the adopted father of Shaun Wright-Phillips and the father of Bradley Wright-Phillips.

Ian Wright was both. The Arsenal legend always found a way to find the net, whether it required a sumptuous 30-yard chip or a toe-poke from two yards. Wright's repertoire of goals made him one of the finest - and most explosive - strikers to grace the English game.

A latecomer to the professional game, Ian Wright made up for the lost time in his career. After his move from Crystal Palace, the livewire striker was Arsenal’s leading scorer in the club’s first five seasons in the Premier League.

Ian Wright is an English former professional footballer and radio/TV personality, who currently works as a commentator for ‘BBC Sport’ and ‘ITV Sport.’ Ian was born in Woolwich, London, England, to Jamaican immigrant parents and was raised …

Dec 17, 2023 · Ian Wright has quit his role as a pundit on Match of the Day after 27 years. The 60-year-old admitted this decision had ‘been coming for a while’ as he will exit the BBC show at the end of ...

Jul 1, 2000 · Ian Wright former footballer from England Centre-Forward last club: Burnley FC * Nov 3, 1963 in London, England

Jun 10, 2024 · As Ian Wright says goodbye to Match of The Day after nearly 30 years, the Premier League legend is leaning into his next act: podcaster, model, actor, and, yes, national treasure.

Apr 20, 2022 · Congratulations to Ian Wright on being inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame! Our legendary striker follows Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira in being honoured for his incredible performances in the top flight.

Oct 7, 2021 · On 13 September 1997, Wright became Arsenal's all-time top scorer, overtaking Cliff Bastin's total of 178 goals by netting a hat-trick against Bolton Wanderers. He ended the 1997/98 campaign with 10 goals in 24 appearances as Arsenal lifted the Premier League Trophy for the first time.