About James Wright
Born 2004. James Wright is an English association football player.
James Thomas Wright (born 2 December 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Aston Villa.
He is a product of the Aston Villa and Manchester City academies. Wright spent the 2024–25 season on loan at Spanish club Real Unión.
Club career Early career Wright was a junior at Manchester City but he left the club to join Aston Villa as a scholar in 2020, aged sixteen.
Aston Villa Wright signed his first professional contract at Aston Villa in 2022.
Wright joined Aston Villa's Spanish sister club, Real Unión in August 2024.
On 20 May 2026, Wright was an unused substitute as Aston Villa won the 2026 UEFA Europa League final, winning their first major trophy for 30 years.
Honours Aston Villa U21s Birmingham Senior Cup: 2023–24
Aston Villa UEFA Europa League: 2025–26
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Who is James Wright?
English footballer (born 2004)
When was James Wright born?
James Wright was born on 2 December 2004.
What is James Wright's occupation?
James Wright is an association football player.
What nationality is James Wright?
James Wright is English.
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· DBpedia: James Wright (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Wright. https://biography.guide/james-wright-association-football-player-2004/
MLA: "James Wright." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-wright-association-football-player-2004/.
Chicago: "James Wright." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-wright-association-football-player-2004/.
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