Nick Wright (footballer, born 1975)

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Nick Wright
Personal information
Full name Nicholas John Wright
Date of birth (1975-10-15) 15 October 1975
Place of birth Codnor, England
Playing position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1997 Derby County 0 (0)
1997–1998 Carlisle United 26 (5)
1998–2003 Watford 36 (6)
Total 62 (11)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


Nicholas John "Nick" Wright (born 15 October 1975, Derby) is an English former professional footballer who played for Derby County, Carlisle United and Watford before his career was cut short by injury. Wright, who played as a forward, is best remembered for scoring an overhead kick in the 1999 Football League First Division play-off Final, helping secure Watford's promotion to the Premier League.


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