Born on 13th May 1996, Akil Wright is an English-born central defender who currently plays for Ross County in the Scottish Premiership. Standing 6ft (1.83m) tall and weighing in at 11st 6lb (73kg), Wright's physicality is a notable characteristic in his play. This robust defender, identifiable on the pitch by his number 4 jersey, has much to contribute to his squad.
With a market value estimated around £171,000 as per the data supplied by Transfermarkt, Wright's ability is evident in his relative worth. Having a remaining 2 years and 9 months on his contract with Ross County, due to expire on 30th June 2027, Wright's future contributions in the defence line are secured for some time.
Wright's football journey began in March 2015 when he transferred from Ilkeston Town, a team nestled in the Northern Premier League of England, to join Fleetwood Town in the English League Two. This transfer, where the fee was undisclosed, marked the beginning of Wright's climb through the tiers of English football.
In October 2016, Wright was loaned out from Fleetwood Town to Barrow, still within the League Two landscape. In the 2016-2017 season at Barrow, Wright held his ground with 24 first team appearances and even managed to net a goal in league matches.
The following year, July 2017, once again saw Wright on the move on another loan spell, this time from Fleetwood to Wrexham in English League One. During the 2017-2018 season at Wrexham, Wright clocked up 20 first team appearances in league matches.
A permanent transfer from Fleetwood to Wrexham was to follow in January 2018, solidifying Wright's position at Wrexham where he continued to contribute performances at a respectable, consistent level. Fast forward to September 2020, and Wright was once again on the move, this time to join York City in the National League in England.
Needless to say, Wright is not one to remain stationary for long. In July 2022, once again he moved clubs, this time transferring from York City to Stockport County in the English League One. During the 2022-2023 season at Stockport, Wright crafted a fine tally of 27 first team appearances, marking a formidable presence in the League One football environment.
Wright's most significant move would come in July 2024, transferring to Ross County in the Premiership of Scottish football. So far in the 2024-2025 season, Wright has shown commendable effort on and off the ball with 8 first team appearances and two impressive goals on record for Ross County.
In addition to his admirable performances in league matches, Wright participated in the League Cup 2024-2025 for Ross County, lending his defiant defensive qualities to the squad with four starts to his name.
