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Richard Ian Wright (born 5 November 1977) is an English football coach and former professional player who is a goalkeeping coach for Premier League club Manchester City. As a player he was a goalkeeper. He joined Ipswich Town as a trainee, going on to play for the club 298 times between 1995 and 2001. He then moved to Premier League club Arsenal, before being signed by Everton in 2002, where he spent five years. A brief spell on loan from West Ham United with Southampton was followed by a transfer back to Ipswich Town. After a short spell at Sheffield United, a third stint at Ipswich and a brief time at Preston North End, he joined Premier League champions Manchester City on a free transfer in 2012. After four years at City, during which he did not play at all, he announced his retirement in May 2016. He remained with City as a coach under new manager Pep Guardiola. He was a member of the England squad, earning two caps, and was included in Kevin Keegan's 23 man squad for UEFA Euro 2000 but did not see the field.

Quick facts about Richard Wright

  • Full name: Richard Wright
  • Born: 1977-11-05
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q375510

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Who is Richard Wright?

Richard Ian Wright (born 5 November 1977) is an English football coach and former professional player who is a goalkeeping coach for Premier League club Manchester City. As a player he was a goalkeeper.

What nationality is Richard Wright?

Richard Wright is United Kingdom.

When was Richard Wright born?

Richard Wright was born on 1977-11-05.

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