Nick Wright (footballer, born 1975)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Nicholas John Wright | ||
Date of birth | 15 October 1975 | ||
Place of birth | Codnor, England | ||
Playing position | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
1994–1997 | Derby County | 0 | (0) |
1997–1998 | Carlisle United | 26 | (5) |
1998–2003 | Watford | 36 | (6) |
Total | 62 | (11) | |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
Nicholas John "Nick" Wright (born 15 October 1975, Derby) is an English former professional footballer who played for Derby County, Carlisle United and Watford before his career was cut short by injury. Wright, who played as a forward, is best remembered for scoring an overhead kick in the 1999 Football League First Division play-off Final, helping secure Watford's promotion to the Premier League.