Jordan_Wright_(footballer)

Jordan Wright (footballer)

Jordan Wright (footballer)

English footballer (born 1999)

Jordan Ian Wright (born 27 February 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays for Lincoln City as a goalkeeper.

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Career

Wright began his career with Nottingham Forest, spending time on loan during the 2016–17 and 2017–18 seasons with Alfreton Town and Kettering Town.[3] In November 2018 he signed for Grantham Town on loan,[4] and in September 2019 he moved on loan to Nuneaton Borough.[5]

He returned on loan to Alfreton Town in December 2019.[6] The loan was extended in February 2020.[7] He also moved on loan to Alloa Athletic in January 2021,[8] and to Hereford in October 2021.[9]

He signed permanently for Lincoln City in January 2022,[10][11] making his debut for the club on 5 March 2022, appearing as a late substitute following an injury to first-choice goalkeeper Josh Griffiths.[12][13] Wright's performances impressed, although the club was searching for a replacement for Griffiths.[14]

In September 2022 he was nominated for the EFL Cup Player of the Second Round, following his display against Barrow, saving three-penalties in a shootout and denying several attempts during the game.[15] He signed a new 2-year deal, keeping him at Lincoln City until the summer of 2025 on 19 April 2023.[16]

Career statistics

As of match played 1 April 2024
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  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

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    Whiley, Mark (5 March 2022). "Michael Appleton on goalkeeping situation after Josh Griffiths injury". LincolnshireLive.
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    Whiley, Mark (13 March 2022). "Lincoln City keeper search continues as Jordan Wright impresses". LincolnshireLive.
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    "Carabao Cup Player of the Round". EFL. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
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