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Jordan Wright (footballer)

Jordan Ian Wright (born 27 February 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays for EFL League Two club Grimsby Town as a goalkeeper.

Career

Nottingham Forest

Born in Stoke-on-Trent,[2] Wright began his career with Nottingham Forest, spending time on loan during the 2016–17 and 2017–18 seasons with Alfreton Town and Kettering Town.[3] In November 2018 he signed for Grantham Town on loan,[4][5] and in September 2019 he moved on loan to Nuneaton Borough.[6]

He returned on loan to Alfreton Town in December 2019.[7] The loan was extended in February 2020.[8] He also moved on loan to Alloa Athletic in January 2021,[9] and to Hereford in October 2021.[10]

Lincoln City

He signed permanently for Lincoln City in January 2022,[11][12] making his debut for the club on 5 March 2022, appearing as a late substitute following an injury to first-choice goalkeeper Josh Griffiths.[13][14] Wright's performances impressed, although the club was searching for a replacement for Griffiths.[15]

In September 2022 he was nominated for the EFL Cup Player of the Second Round, following his display against Barrow, saving three-penalties in a shootout and denying several attempts during the game.[16] He signed a new 2-year deal, keeping him at Lincoln City until the summer of 2025 on 19 April 2023.[17]

Grimsby Town

On 14 June 2024, Wright joined Grimsby Town on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[18][19]

Career statistics

As of match played 1 April 2024
  1. ^ a b Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ^ "EFL Professional Retain List 2021-22" (PDF). English Football League. p. 58. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "J. Wright". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  3. ^ Davies, Matt (29 September 2017). "Forest goalkeeper Jordan Wright joins Kettering Town on loan". NottinghamshireLive.
  4. ^ @granthamtownfc (17 November 2018). "LOAN SIGNINGS! #thegingerbreads have added Jordan Wright, a 19 year old Goalkeeper from Nottingham Forest and Ferna…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ "Grantham Town | Appearances | Jordan Wright | 2018-2019 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
  6. ^ "Introducing Jordan Wright". www.pitchero.com.
  7. ^ "StackPath". www.alfretontownfootballclub.com.
  8. ^ "StackPath". www.alfretontownfootballclub.com.
  9. ^ Clapson, Sarah (16 January 2021). "Forest youngster Jordan Wright joins Alloa on loan". NottinghamshireLive.
  10. ^ Whiley, Mark (9 October 2021). "Nottingham Forest keeper Jordan Wright joins Hereford on loan". NottinghamshireLive.
  11. ^ "Lincoln sign Forest goalkeeper Wright". BBC Sport.
  12. ^ Clapson, Sarah (21 January 2022). "Forest youngster Jordan Wright completes permanent transfer". NottinghamshireLive.
  13. ^ Lee, Matt (6 March 2022). "Former Forest goalkeeper Jordan Wright set for increased Lincoln City role". NottinghamshireLive.
  14. ^ Whiley, Mark (5 March 2022). "Michael Appleton on goalkeeping situation after Josh Griffiths injury". LincolnshireLive.
  15. ^ Whiley, Mark (13 March 2022). "Lincoln City keeper search continues as Jordan Wright impresses". LincolnshireLive.
  16. ^ "Carabao Cup Player of the Round". EFL. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
  17. ^ "Wright commits to Imps". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  18. ^ "Wright is a Mariner". Grimsby Town F.C. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  19. ^ "Jordan Wright: Grimsby Town sign Lincoln City goalkeeper". BBC Sport. 14 June 2024.
  20. ^ "Games played by Jordan Wright in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  21. ^ "Games played by Jordan Wright in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  22. ^ "Games played by Jordan Wright in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  23. ^ "Games played by Jordan Wright in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  24. ^ a b "Games played by Jordan Wright in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  25. ^ a b "Games played by Jordan Wright in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  26. ^ "Games played by Jordan Wright in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  27. ^ "Games played by Jordan Wright in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  28. ^ "Games played by Jordan Wright in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 March 2022.