Akil Wright

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

Akil Wright

Akil Wright, York City FC
Personal information
Full name	Akil Valentine Wright
Date of birth	(1996-05-13) 13 May 1996 (age 29)
Place of birth	Derby, Derbyshire, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Ross County
Number	4
Youth career
	Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014–2015	Ilkeston Town
2015–2018	Fleetwood Town	0	(0)
2015	→ AFC Fylde (loan)	3	(1)
2016–2017	→ Barrow (loan)	24	(1)
2017–2018	→ Wrexham (loan)	21	(0)
2018–2020	Wrexham	68	(7)
2020–2022	York City	54	(7)
2022–2024	Stockport County	67	(3)
2024–	Ross County	39	(4)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:38, 3 August 2025 (UTC)

Career

Wright started his senior career at Northern Premier League club Ilkeston before moving to Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed fee.^[1]

Over the following 3 years, Wright would be loaned out to non-league teams AFC Fylde, Barrow and Wrexham before signing permanently for Wrexham on 3 January 2018.^[2][3]

On 16 September 2020, Wright signed for York City following his release from Wrexham.^[2]

Wright signed for League Two club Stockport County on 17 July 2022,^[4] making his debut on 3 September in a 1–0 home win against AFC Wimbledon.^[2]

On 8 July 2024, Wright signed for Scottish Premiership side Ross County for an undisclosed fee, joining on a three-year deal.^[5]

Honours

Stockport County

• EFL League Two: 2023–24^[6]