Born on 13 May 1996 in England, Akil Wright, is a steadfast defender who currently plays the role of a central defender for Ross County. Standing at 6 feet (1.83m) tall and weighing 11st 6lb (73kg), Wright commands his area with a leading presence. He is identified in the sports arena with the number 4 jersey, a number he has worn with marked consistency.
As it stands today, Wright holds an estimated market value of approximately €200k, a commendable sum by any footballer's standards. According to Transfermarkt, a well-renowned football database, this places him at a respectable position within the world of football. At the end of June 2027, his current contract with Ross County, which has been in place for 2 years and 7 months, is set to expire.
Wright's football career saw its incremental progress from a transfer from Ilkeston Town in the Northern Premier League in England to Fleetwood Town in the English League Two in 2015. Like most transfers within the world of football, the financials regarding this move remain undisclosed.
In October 2016, his career took a new turn as Wright was transferred, on loan, from Fleetwood Town to Barrow, again in the English League Two. In his debut season (2016–2017) with Barrow, he put in a robust performance, appearing 24 times in the first team and even managing to net a goal in league matches.
Wright's career trajectory remained dynamic as a loan transfer to Wrexham in the English Football League One was arranged in July 2017, where he once again showed his worth with 20 first-team appearances. His performance was lauded to such an extent that in January 2018 he was transferred again, from Fleetwood Town to Wrexham, for an undisclosed fee, where he maintained his robust league form with 20 first-team appearances.
Moving forth, in September 2020, Wright was transferred from Wrexham to York City in the English National League.
In July 2022, Wright found himself playing for Stockport County in the English Football League One, a deal that saw him wearing the Stockport colours 27 times in league matches during the 2022–2023 season.
His career saw another exciting twist when, in July 2024, Wright was transferred from Stockport County to the Scottish Premiership side Ross County (no connection with Stockport County), the financial aspects of which remain undisclosed. In the current 2024–2025 season, he has demonstrated commendable skill and agility with 15 first-team appearances and two impressive goals in league matches. With Ross County, Wright has also had the honour of participating in the League Cup 2024–2025, where he has been a part of the first-team starting lineup on four occasions.
