Joshua William Wright (born 6 November 1989) is an English manager and former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently manager of National League club Ebbsfleet United.
Wright played for Gillingham between 2015 and 2017, Millwall from 2011 to 2015 and Scunthorpe United between 2009 and 2011. He began his career at Charlton Athletic at the age of 17 in 2007, but spent the majority of his two years there on loan at Barnet, Brentford and Gillingham.
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Charlton Athletic
Born in Bethnal Green, London,1 Wright started his football career at Charlton Athletic, with whom he signed a two-year professional contract in April 2007 at the age of 17 alongside close friend Harry Arter.2 Before joining Charlton's academy full-time at the age of 16, he attended Chigwell School in Chigwell, and Roding Valley High School in Loughton, Essex. Fellow professionals Lee Sawyer and Billy Lumley also attended Roding Valley High School, while Jordan Spence was in the same year group as Wright at Chigwell.3 He plays in midfield as a playmaker.4
In August of that year, Wright moved to Barnet on loan for what eventually amounted to three months.5 After a successful spell, which saw him score his first ever goal against Stockport County6 and be named Barnet's player of the month for November,7 he returned to Charlton. A month later, he was re-signed on loan by Barnet for the remainder of the 2007–08 season.8
On 19 September 2008, Wright was signed by League Two side Brentford on a month's loan.9 The loan was extended but soon after Alan Pardew decided to call Wright back due to an injury crisis at the club, where he made an impressive display for Brentford under the management of Andy Scott.10
Following his return from a loan spell at Brentford, he made his debut for Charlton in a 1–1 draw against Burnley on 25 October 2008, where he was started for the match.11 He then joined Gillingham on loan in March 2009 until the end of the season.12
He made his debut for Gillingham on 4 April 2009 in the 2–0 home defeat to Barnet. His four appearances at Gillingham impressed Mark Stimson that he extended Wright's loan spell with Gillingham, which allowed him to play in the play-offs.13 Wright was responsible for the corner kick that allowed striker Simeon Jackson to score in the 2009 Football League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium, sending Gillingham to Football League One for the 2009–10 campaign.14 Despite making his best efforts for Gillingham, Charlton weren't convinced of Wright and instead released him upon his contract expiring.15
Scunthorpe United
He signed for Scunthorpe United in July 2009 on a two-year contract.16 Upon joining Scunthorpe United, Wright revealed he turned down a move to big clubs in order to join Scunthorpe United17 and was motivated to join the Iron for first team football.18
Wright made his debut for the club, where he came on as a substitute for Gary Hooper in the 49th minute, in a 4–0 loss against Cardiff City in the opening game of the season.19 Since his debut, Wright quickly made an impact for the club and established himself in the starting eleven "as the holding player in United's four-man midfield."20 In his first season, Wright made thirty-five appearances for the club.
In his second season at Scunthorpe United, Wright started his season when he scored his first goal for the club in a Football League Cup game against Manchester United on 22 September 2010.21 After the match, Wright said he is more than pleased to score his first goal which he cited as a "long time coming".22 Wright started well for the club until his playing time minutes significantly decreased later in the season. In the January transfer window, Wright requested a transfer, during which he was offered a new contract and prepared for his exit from Scunthorpe United.2324 This came after Reading were keen to sign him and he was keen to move down to the south.2526 However, his father stated that Wright would be unlikely to move to the club in the January transfer window, but would leave in the summer.27 After the failed transfer move in the January transfer window, Wright expected to be back in the first team and earn playing time, as well as withdrawing his transfer request.2829 Unfortunately, his loss of form and a foot injury that kept him out for the rest of 2010–11 season cost him his first team place.3031 Despite the loss of form costing him his first team place, Wright, nevertheless, made thirty-six appearances for the club.
At the end of the 2010–11 season, Wright was one of seven players released by Scunthorpe in May 2011.32 At the time, Wright was once linked again to a number of Championship clubs, having held discussions.33
Millwall
After leaving Scunthorpe, Wright suffered a foot injury ahead of the 2011–12 season, which prevented him from joining a new club.34 In November 2011, he joined Championship side Millwall on a free transfer following a successful trial period.35 The club signed Wright on a "short-term deal running until the January 2012 transfer window".36
On 3 January 2012, Wright made his debut for Millwall against Bristol City and made his first start before coming off for Jimmy Abdou in the 67th minute of a 1–0 loss. Millwall subsequently extended his contract until the end of the season.37 On 25 February 2012, Wright scored his first goal with a 30-yard volley in a 3–1 win over Burnley.38 His 30-yard volley against Burnley earned him awards.3940
His performance at Millwall led the club to offer him a new contract on a long-term deal.4142 At the end of the season, Wright went on to sign a new three-year deal, keeping him until 2015.43
During the 2012–13 season, Wright switched his shirt number from forty-four to number four.44 However, his second season did not go so well for him, as he was overlooked and mostly featured on the substitute bench. On 19 November 2013, Wright signed on loan for Leyton Orient.45 After making two appearances, Wright was recalled by Millwall due to an injury crisis at the club.46
Wright joined Crawley Town on a 93-day loan deal on 9 September 2014.47 He made his debut for Crawley in their 1–0 home victory over Fleetwood Town on 13 September.48 He made 4 appearances in total for Crawley Town.49
Leyton Orient
During a second loan spell with Leyton Orient, Wright's contract with Millwall was cancelled on 5 January 2015 to enable him to negotiate a permanent move to another club.50 He re-signed for Leyton Orient the following day.51
Gillingham
Wright rejoined Gillingham in August 2015 on a short-term contract.52 The following month he signed a new deal to extend his time with the club until the end of the season.53 On 29 June 2016 he signed a new two-year deal with the club.54
At the beginning of the 2016–17 season, Wright was named captain by then-manager Justin Edinburgh.55 However, after Edinburgh was sacked and Adrian Pennock became manager,56 defender Max Ehmer was named captain.57
On 11 March 2017 in a League One fixture Wright scored a 9-minute hat trick of penalties against his former side Scunthorpe United. In doing so he became the first player to score a hat trick of penalties in an English (top four tiers) league game since Alan Slough for Peterborough United in a 4–3 loss at Chester on 29 April 1978.58
On 22 April 2017 he was named the club's player of the season, players' player of the season and the away supporters' player of the season.59
Southend United
In August 2017, Wright's contract with Gillingham was terminated and he subsequently signed for Southend United.60 He scored his first goal for the club in a 2-0 EFL Trophy win against Colchester United on 7 November 2017.61
At the end of the 2017–18 season he was released by the club.62
Bradford City
In May 2018 it was announced that Wright would sign for Bradford City on 1 July 2018.63 He was appointed club captain on 1 August 2018.64 He was later stripped of the captaincy, and dropped from the first-team, not making a start for five months until 13 March 2019, after which his attitude was praised by new manager Gary Bowyer.65
Return to Leyton Orient
In June 2019 Wright re-joined Leyton Orient. He was the final player to be signed by manager Justin Edinburgh, who died on 8 June.66 On 7 January 2021 the club announced that he had left by mutual consent.67
Crawley Town
In January 2021, he returned to Crawley Town on a two-and-a-half-year deal to play alongside brother Mark.686970 On 3 September 2021, it was announced that he had left the club after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.71
Billericay Town
On 26 November 2021, Wright signed for National League South side Billericay Town as player/coach.72
Ebbsfleet United
On 23 June 2022, Wright signed for Ebbsfleet United, also of the National League South.73
International career
Wright made his debut for his country at U16 level against Japan in March 2005.74 Since then, he has represented England at the U17, U18 and, most recently, U19 levels. He was captain of the U17 side on several occasions,7576 having previously captained the U16 team.77
Managerial career
On 11 December 2024, following the sacking of Harry Watling, Wright was appointed manager of Ebbsfleet United.78
Personal life
Son of Carol and Mark Wright, Sr., Wright is the brother of The Only Way Is Essex stars Mark and Jess Wright,79 and has a younger sister. His grandmother was Nanny Pat.80 In 2017 he became engaged to girlfriend Hollie Kane. They married in 2018 and live in Essex.8182 They have two sons, born in 2022 and 2023.83
Career statistics
As a player
As of match played 10 December 2024 Appearances and goals by club, season and competition| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Charlton Athletic | 2007–0884 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008–0985 | Championship | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Charlton Athletic total | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Barnet (loan) | 2007–0886 | League Two | 32 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Brentford (loan) | 2008–0987 | League Two | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 188 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Gillingham (loan) | 2008–0989 | League Two | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Scunthorpe United | 2009–1090 | Championship | 35 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| 2010–1191 | Championship | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 1 | |
| Scunthorpe United total | 71 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 1 | ||
| Millwall | 2011–1292 | Championship | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| 2012–1393 | Championship | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2013–1494 | Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2014–1595 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Millwall total | 46 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 1 | ||
| Leyton Orient (loan) | 2013–1496 | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Crawley Town (loan) | 2014–1597 | League One | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Leyton Orient (loan) | 2014–1598 | League One | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 299 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Leyton Orient | 2014–15100 | League One | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Gillingham | 2015–16101 | League One | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1102 | 0 | 44 | 1 |
| 2016–17103 | League One | 41 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1104 | 1 | 47 | 14 | |
| 2017–18105 | League One | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Gillingham total | 85 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 95 | 15 | ||
| Southend United | 2017–18106 | League One | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2107 | 1 | 26 | 2 |
| Bradford City | 2018–19108 | League One | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2109 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Leyton Orient | 2019–20110 | League Two | 35 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1111 | 0 | 38 | 8 |
| 2020–21112 | League Two | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4113 | 0 | 15 | 1 | |
| Leyton Orient total | 44 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 53 | 9 | ||
| Crawley Town | 2020–21114 | League Two | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Billericay Town | 2021–22115 | National League South | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3116117 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Ebbsfleet United | 2022–23118 | National League South | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2 |
| 2023–24119 | National League | 45 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 46 | 1 | ||
| 2024–25120 | National League | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 1121 | 0 | 22 | 1 | ||
| Ebbsfleet United total | 89 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 93 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 503 | 33 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 562 | 36 | ||
As a manager
As of match played 29 March 2025 Managerial record by team and tenure| Team | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | W | D | L | Win % | |||
| Ebbsfleet United (caretaker)122 | 9 September 2024 | 12 September 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 000.0 |
| Ebbsfleet United123 | 11 December 2024 | Present | 21 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 004.8 |
| Total | 22 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 004.5 | ||
Honours
Gillingham
Billericay Town
- Essex Senior Cup: 2021–22125
Ebbsfleet United
Individual
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Josh Wright.- Josh Wright at Soccerbase
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Appearance(s) in the Football League Trophy /wiki/Football_League_Trophy ↩
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Appearance(s) in the Football League Trophy /wiki/Football_League_Trophy ↩
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Appearance(s) in the Football League Trophy /wiki/Football_League_Trophy ↩
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Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy /wiki/EFL_Trophy ↩
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Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy /wiki/EFL_Trophy ↩
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Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy /wiki/EFL_Trophy ↩
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Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy /wiki/EFL_Trophy ↩
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Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy /wiki/EFL_Trophy ↩
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Appearances in the FA Trophy /wiki/FA_Trophy ↩
Appearances in the Essex Senior Cup /wiki/Essex_Senior_Cup ↩
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