Ian Wright Teacher, Arsenal, Net Worth, and Wife

Ian Wright Biography

Ian Wright is a well-known English TV personality and former footballer who is now active in football-related TV and radio shows. As a football player, he was a forward player for London clubs Crystal Palace and Arsenal. During his time, Ian was known for his speed, agility, finishing, and aggression. Moreover, he participated in 581 league games and scored 287 goals for seven clubs in Scotland and England.

Ian Wright’s Facts

Family

Ian was born in Woolwich, England, on November 3, 1963, to his Jamaican parents. He holds British nationality. Ian is Herbert Maclean and Nesta Wright’s son. Growing up, his father was absent and he was raised by his mother, Nesta, and an abusive stepfather. Moreover, his cousin Jermaine Wright also played football. His nephew Drey Wright is also a footballer.

Ian Wright Wife

Ian has been married to his loving wife Nancy Hallam since 2011. Nancy is a Television personality. Ian adopted Shaun from his then-girlfriend Sharon Phillips and had Bradley with her. When he was in Brazil working as a pundit for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in June 2014, his wife Nancy was held at Knifepoint as a gang burgled their family home. During this incident, their children were upstairs. This led to Ian flying back to England but later returning to Brazil.

Ian Wright Sons

Ian has two sons, Shaun whom he adopted from his then-girlfriend Sharon Phillips, and Bradley whom the two share. Shaun is known to be a 42-year-old former footballer who played as a winger. D’Margio Wright-Phillips, Shaun’s son plays for Stoke City. Bradley is a 39-year-old former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is working as host of MLS 360 on the MLS Season Pass.

Education

He attained his high school diploma from Turnham Academy.

Teacher

His teacher Mr. Sydney Pigden was the first positive male figure that he had in his life. Ian states that the teacher gave him purpose and direction during his turbulent. On May 10, 2021, he returned to Turnham Academy to see the support that is provided now for vulnerable children.

Ian Wright Arsenal

Ian was first signed by Arsenal in September 1991 for a £2.5m club fee. He made his first-scored debut against Leicester City in a League Cup tie. Ian helped Arsenal reach the 1994 European Cup Winners’ Cup Final but was suspended leaving the team winning 1-0. Arsenal welcomed the head coach Arsène Wenger in September 1996 as manager George Graham left following illegal payments.

He had his 300th career goal for both Crystal Palace and Arsenal on October 4, 1997. Ian left Arsenal having scored 185 goals from 288 appearances (279 starts) with 11 goals scored with a hat-trick. Ian is known to be Arsenal’s second-highest goalscorer of all time as of the 2022 to 2023 season with the first being Thierry Henry who broke his record in 2005.

Date Joined

• Greenwich Borough in 1985.
• Crystal Palace from 1985 to 1991.
• Arsenal from 1991 to 1998.
• West Ham United from 1998 to 1999
• Nottingham Forest in 1999 on a loan.
• Celtic from 1999 to 2000.
• Burnley in 2000.

Match Of The Day

Ian shared that he would boycott the next broadcast of Match of the Day on March 10, 2023, in solidarity with presenter Gary Lineker. Gary stepped back from his duties amid a row over a comment criticizing the government’s immigration policies. Match Of The Day is a football highlights program that broadcasts on BBC One on Saturday nights.

Ian Wright Soccer

Ian played for Lewisham-based amateur Sunday league club Ten-em-Bee as a teenager to the age of 21. He was then signed by semi-professional Greenwich Borough and earned a check of £30 a week. After seven matches, Ian was spotted by a Crystal Palace scout following a tip-off from Billy Smith, Dulwich Hamlet manager. Moreover, he had his first contract with Palace in August 1985.

Ian played for the team in 225 matches where he scored 90 goals. He then signed for Arsenal in September 1991 for a £2.5m club fee. Ian played for Arsenal in 221 games and managed to score 128 goals making him second highest goalscorer of all time as of the 2022 to 2023 season. Moreover, he then played 22 games for West Ham United from 1998 to 1999 winning nine foals.

Ian was loaned for Nottingham Forest and participated in ten games where he had five goals. For one year, he played in eight games for Celtic earning three goals. His football career ended in 2000 when he played for Burnley and attained four goals.

Stats

Ian has been in 581 league games and scored 287 goals for seven clubs in England and Scotland. He has also attained 33 caps for the England national team and has nine international goals.

Coach

Ian was named as a first-team coach at Milton Keynes Dons on May 18, 2012, but left his role in 2013.

Blind

Ian is not blind. However, he was hosting his quiz show Moneyball on ITV1 and a blind man who uses a guide dog registered himself. The man who was known as Marc explained to Ian how he only had some peripheral vision and he couldn’t see anything from the center of his eyes at all.

Goals

He has played in seven teams and scored 287 goals in 581 games.

England

Ian attained 33 caps for the England national team where he scored nine international goals.

Net Worth

He has earned a decent fortune of $20 Million from working as a TV personality and former footballer.

Frequent Asked Questions

Did Ian Wright Win The Premier League?

He won the FA Cup and Premier League title and became Arsenal’s all-time leading goalscorer until Thierry Henry broke his record in 2005.

When Did Ian Wright Retire From Arsenal?

Ian retired from Arsenal between 1997 and 1998.

How Old Is Ian Wright?

Ian is 60 years old and he was born in Woolwich, England, on November 3, 1963.

Social Media Account

Twitter – @IanWright0

Instagram – wrightyofficial