Richard Wright facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Richard Ian Wright | ||
| Date of birth | 5 November 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Ipswich, England | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1994-2001 2001-2002 2002-2007 2007-2008 2008 2008-2010 |
Ipswich Town Arsenal Everton West Ham United →Southampton (loan) Ipswich Town |
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| National team | |||
| 2000-2001 | England | ||
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Richard Wright (born 5 November 1977) is an English former professional football player. He played as a goalkeeper for several clubs, including Ipswich Town, Arsenal, and Everton. He also had the honor of playing for the England national team.
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Richard Wright's Football Journey
Richard Wright started his football career at Ipswich Town. He joined their youth team and quickly became a key player. He played for Ipswich for many years, from 1994 to 2001. During this time, he helped the team get promoted to the Premier League.
Playing for Top Clubs
In 2001, Richard moved to Arsenal, one of England's biggest clubs. He spent one season there, playing alongside famous players. After Arsenal, he joined Everton in 2002. He played for Everton for five seasons, making many appearances in the Premier League.
Later Career and Return to Ipswich
After his time at Everton, Richard played for West Ham United and had a loan spell at Southampton. In 2008, he returned to his first club, Ipswich Town. He played there for two more seasons before moving on to other teams later in his career.
Playing for England
Richard Wright also had the chance to represent his country. He played for the England national team a couple of times between 2000 and 2001. Playing for your country is a big achievement for any footballer.
See also
In Spanish: Richard Wright para niños
