Jacob Anthony Wright (born 21 September 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Norwich City. He is an England youth international.

Club career

Manchester City

Wright played for the Manchester City academy in the 2023–24 EFL Trophy. He was also included in the Manchester City senior squad that travelled to Saudi Arabia to play in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup. He was then named amongst the substitutes for City's FA Cup match against Huddersfield Town on 7 January 2024, and made his senior debut as a second-half substitute.

On 6 March 2024, Wright made his UEFA Champions League debut in City's round of 16 victory against Copenhagen, coming on for Erling Haaland in the closing minutes.

Norwich City

On 4 February 2025, Wright joined Norwich City on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season with an option to buy. On 28 May, Norwich City triggered the option to purchase Wright, officially joining the club on 1 June, signing a four-year contract with an option for a further year, for an initial reported fee of £2.3 million.

International career

He is an England youth international.

Career statistics

As of match played 25 February 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester City U212023–243030
2024–251111
Total4141
Manchester City2023–24Premier League001000100020
2024–25Premier League000020000020
Total001020100040
Norwich City (loan)2024–25EFL Championship150150
Norwich City2025–26EFL Championship2002010230
Career total35030301041461

External links

  • at the Manchester City F.C. website
  • UEFA competition record ()
  • at Soccerway