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Ian Wright is an association football player, pundit and coach, born on November 3, 1963 in Woolwich, United Kingdom. As of 2026, Ian Wright is 62 years old. Listed accolades include Member of the Order of the British Empire, Foreign Reporter of the Year (1978) and Premier League Hall of Fame (2022). The listed height is 175 cm.
My Take
Ian Wright is the rare athlete whose second career rivals his first. As a late-blooming forward who clawed his way up through Crystal Palace and Arsenal, he scored with an instinct that felt earned rather than gifted, which is why his place among Premier League greats means so much. What I value just as much is his presence as a pundit: unguarded, joyful, emotionally honest in a media landscape that rewards bland caution. The MBE and his 2022 Hall of Fame induction are recognition not only of goals but of a personality fans genuinely love. He makes football feel human.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ian Wright
- Name (Japanese)
- イアン・ライト
- Reading
- いあん・らいと
- Born
- November 3, 1963 (age 62)
- Origin
- Woolwich, United Kingdom
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / pundit / coach / television presenter / sports commentator
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- 1978 Foreign Reporter of the Year
- 2022 Premier League Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ian Wright born?
Born November 3, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Ian Wright from?
Ian Wright is from Woolwich, United Kingdom.
What does Ian Wright do?
Ian Wright works as association football player, pundit, coach, television presenter, sports commentator.
How tall is Ian Wright?
Ian Wright is 175 cm.
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