James Wright (footballer)

James Wright (born December 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Real Unión on loan from Premier League club Aston Villa.[1]

James Wright
Personal information
Full name James Thomas Wright
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Real Unión on loan from Aston Villa
Youth career
–2020 Manchester City
2020–2024 Aston Villa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Aston Villa 0 (0)
2024–Real Union (loan) 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 September 2024

Club career

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Early career

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Wright was a junior at Manchester City but he left the club to join Aston Villa as a scholar in 2020, aged sixteen.[2]

Aston Villa

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Having joined the club in 2020, Wright signed his first professional contract at Aston Villa in summer 2022.[2] Wright was part of the senior squad's summer tour to the USA in Summer 2024.[3]

Loan to Real Union

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Wright joined Aston Villa's Spanish sister club, Real Unión in August 2024.[1] He subsequently made his professional debut on 7 September in a 2-1 away win against CA Osasuna B in the Primera Federación Group 1.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Club, Aston Villa Football (16 August 2024). "James Wright completes loan move". Aston Villa Football Club. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Aston Villa confirm transfer as Unai Emery sanctions deal". Yahoo News. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  3. ^ Tanswell, Jacob. "Who could be the first Aston Villa academy player to break through under Unai Emery?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Osasuna II vs. Real Unión - 7 September 2024 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 9 September 2024.