Akil Valentine Wright (born 13 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Ross County.

Career

Wright started his senior career at

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club Ilkeston before moving to Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed fee. Over the following 3 years, Wright would be loaned out to non-league teams AFC Fylde, Barrow and

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before signing permanently for

on 3 January 2018. On 16 September 2020, Wright signed for York City following his release from Wrexham. Wright signed for League Two club Stockport County on 17 July 2022, making his debut on 3 September in a 1–0 home win against AFC Wimbledon. On 8 July 2024, Wright signed for

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side Ross County for an undisclosed fee, joining on a three-year deal.

Honours

Stockport County *

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: 2023–24

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at the Stockport County F.C. website 1996 births Living people Footballers from Derby English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Ilkeston Town F.C. players Fleetwood Town F.C. players AFC Fylde players Barrow A.F.C. players Wrexham A.F.C. players York City F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Ross County F.C. players National League (English football) players English Football League players 21st-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-midfielder-1990s-stub