Jordan Wright

Jordan Ian Wright (born 27 February 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League Two club Newport County. Career Nottingham Forest Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Wright began his career with Nottingham Forest, spending time on loan during the 2016–17 and 2017–18 seasons with Alfreton Town and Kettering Town. In November 2018 he signed for Grantham Town on loan,...

Jordan Ian Wright (born 27 February 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League Two club Newport County. Career Nottingham Forest Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Wright began his career with Nottingham Forest, spending time on loan during the 2016–17 and 2017–18 seasons with Alfreton Town and Kettering Town. In November 2018 he signed for Grantham Town on loan, and in September 2019 he moved on loan to Nuneaton Borough. He returned on loan to Alfreton Town in December 2019. The loan was extended in February 2020. He also moved on loan to Alloa Athletic in January 2021, and to Hereford in October 2021. Lincoln City He signed permanently for Lincoln City in January 2022, making his debut for the club on 5 March 2022, appearing as a late substitute following an injury to first-choice goalkeeper Josh Griffiths. Wright's performances impressed, although the club was searching for a replacement for Griffiths. In September 2022 he was nominated for the EFL Cup Player of the Second Round, following his display against Barrow, saving three-penalties in a shootout and denying several attempts during the game. He signed a new 2-year deal, keeping him at Lincoln City until the summer of 2025 on 19 April 2023. Grimsby Town On 14 June 2024, Wright joined Grimsby Town on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He made his first appearance for the club in Grimsby's first league match away to Fleetwood Town. On 7 May 2025, Grimsby announced the player had been transfer listed. Newport County On 30 June 2025, Wright joined Newport County on a free transfer. He made his debut for Newport on 12 August 2025 in the starting line-up for the 1-0 EFL Cup first round defeat to Millwall. Career statistics As of match played 2 May 2026 References