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James Wright
Personal information
Full name James Thomas Wright
Date of birth (2004-12-02) 2 December 2004 (age 19)
Place of birth England
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Real Unión
(on loan from Aston Villa)
Youth career
–2018 Everton
2018–2021 Manchester City
2021–2024 Aston Villa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Aston Villa 0 (0)
2024–Real Unión (loan) 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:35 (UTC) 16 August 2024

James Thomas Wright[1] (born 2 December 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Primera Federación club Real Unión, on loan from Premier League club Aston Villa.

Career

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Early career

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Wright started his career in the Everton academy, before joining Manchester City. He joined Aston Villa's academy in 2021.[2] He signed his first professional contract with Aston Villa on 7 July 2022.[3]

On 14 January 2024, Wright made his first appearance in Aston Villa's senior team, appearing on the bench for a Premier League match against Everton. On 25 January, Wright singed a contract extension.[4][2]

Loan moves

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On 16 August 2024, Wright signed for Primera Federación club Real Unión, a sister club of Aston Villa, on loan until the end of the season.[5]

Career statistics

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As of match played N/A[6]
Appearances and goals by club, season, and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aston Villa 2024–25 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Real Unión (loan) 2024–25 Primera Federación 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

References

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  1. ^ "2023/24 Premier League squad lists". www.premierleague.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  2. ^ a b Townley, John (2024-01-25). "Aston Villa confirm contract agreement as goalkeeper Wright signs on". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  3. ^ "Young Lions sign pro contracts". Aston Villa Football Club. 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  4. ^ "James Wright signs new Aston Villa deal". Aston Villa Football Club. 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  5. ^ "James Wright, nuevo jugador del Real Unión Club – Real Unión Club" (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  6. ^ "J. Wright". Soccerway. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
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