Akil Wright, born on 13 May 1996 (age 30), is an English central defender with Ross County, where he wears no. 4. His profile is straightforward rather than showy: a first-team centre-half who has stayed in the side and chipped in often enough at set-pieces to be noticed.
His best league return came in 2024-25, when he scored four times in 38 appearances for County. That was a useful contribution from a defender, and it gave some weight to his place in a side where reliability tends to matter more than polish.
Wright has remained a regular first-team presence in 2025-26, with 27 Championship appearances and three goals, plus two League Cup outings. Across all competitions for Ross County this season, he has made 29 appearances and scored three times.
His current market value is around £170,000, according to Transfermarkt. At this stage, Wright’s career is that of an established professional defender at Ross County, still involved week to week and still contributing from the back.
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