David Wright

Date of birth01 May 1980
Place of birthWarrington
NationalityEnglish
Weight67 kg
Height1.80 m
PositionDefender/Midfielder

Wright was once again a near ever-present in the Crewe Alexandra back line in 2000-01 when he was in excellent form.

Mostly featuring at right back, he was very solid in defence and also enjoyed pushing forward to help out with the attack.

He is yet another fine prospect to develop through the very productive Gresty Road youth scheme.

Wright was made available for transfer in May 2004 and joined Wigan Athletic in a three-year deal.

He joined Ipswich Town in January 2007 with a contract to June 2010.

Wright joined Crystal Palace in July 2010 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2013 in November 2011.

His contract at Colchester United was extended to June 2015 in July 2014 before he announced his retirement in November 2014.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Crewe Alexandra 18 Jun 1997 28 Jun 2004
Wigan Athletic 28 Jun 2004 11 Jan 2007
Norwich City 17 Nov 2005 17 Dec 2005 L
Ipswich Town 11 Jan 2007 30 Jun 2010
Crystal Palace 01 Jul 2010 25 Jan 2013
Gillingham 12 Sep 2012 14 Oct 2012 L
Colchester United 25 Jan 2013 26 Nov 2014

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1999-00 Crewe Alexandra FA Cup 1
1999-00 Crewe Alexandra League Cup 1
2000-01 Crewe Alexandra FA Cup 2
2000-01 Crewe Alexandra League Cup 4
2000-01 Crewe Alexandra League Division 1 42
1
2001-02 Crewe Alexandra FA Cup 4
1
2001-02 Crewe Alexandra League Division 1 29
1
2002-03 Crewe Alexandra FA Cup 4
1
2002-03 Crewe Alexandra LDV Vans Trophy 3
1
2002-03 Crewe Alexandra League Cup 1
2002-03 Crewe Alexandra League Division 2 31
1
3
2003-04 Crewe Alexandra FA Cup 1
2003-04 Crewe Alexandra League Cup 2
2003-04 Crewe Alexandra League Division 1 40
1
2
2004-05 Wigan Athletic FA Cup 1
1
2004-05 Wigan Athletic League Championship 19
12
1
2005-06 Norwich City League Championship 5
2005-06 Wigan Athletic League Cup 2
2005-06 Wigan Athletic Premier League 1
1
2006-07 Ipswich Town FA Cup 1
2006-07 Ipswich Town League Championship 19
1
1
1
2006-07 Wigan Athletic League Cup 1
2006-07 Wigan Athletic Premier League 6
6
1
2007-08 Ipswich Town FA Cup 1
2007-08 Ipswich Town League Championship 39
2
2
1
2007-08 Ipswich Town League Cup 1
2008-09 Ipswich Town FA Cup 2
2008-09 Ipswich Town League Championship 34
1
3
2009-10 Ipswich Town FA Cup 1
2009-10 Ipswich Town League Championship 25
1
1
3
2009-10 Ipswich Town League Cup 2
2010-11 Crystal Palace FA Cup 1
2010-11 Crystal Palace League Championship 27
1
8
2011-12 Crystal Palace FA Cup 1
2011-12 Crystal Palace League Championship 22
2011-12 Crystal Palace League Cup 2
2012-13 Colchester United League One 12
2012-13 Crystal Palace League Championship
1
2012-13 Crystal Palace League Cup 1
1
2012-13 Gillingham League Two 7
1
2013-14 Colchester United Johnstones Paint Trophy
1
2013-14 Colchester United League Cup 1
2013-14 Colchester United League One 33
2
1
2
2014-15 Colchester United Johnstones Paint Trophy
1
2014-15 Colchester United League One
2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
15 Sep 2012 Gillingham v Bristol Rovers W 4-0 League Two
18 Sep 2012 Gillingham v Southend United W 1-0 League Two
22 Sep 2012 Port Vale v Gillingham W 0-2 League Two
29 Sep 2012 Gillingham v Rochdale L 1-2 League Two
02 Oct 2012 Northampton Town v Gillingham W 1-2 League Two
06 Oct 2012 Oxford United v Gillingham D 0-0 League Two
13 Oct 2012 Gillingham v Aldershot Town W 4-0 League Two


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1998-99 England UEFA Under-18 2
1998-99 England Under-18 2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
02 Sep 1998 Republic of Ireland v England W 0-5 U18
13 Oct 1998 Italy v England W 2-4 U18
08 Mar 1999 Spain v England D 1-1 UEFA U18 Group 1
10 Mar 1999 England v Andorra W 8-0 UEFA U18 Group 1


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.