Ian Wright is a British footballer best known for playing Pundit in Match of the Day.
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Best Known For:The television program Match of the Day
Breakthrough:Signed for Crystal Palace at age 21 and became their record post-war goalscorer in 1985
10 Quick Facts About Ian Wright
- Full Name: Ian Wright
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Sports professional
- Known For: BBC Sport
- Current Role: Pundit
- Current Show: Match of the Day
- Date of Birth: November 3, 1963
- Age: 62 years old
- Place of Birth: Woolwich, London
- Marital Status: Married
Ian Wright Age
Ian Wright is about 63 years old as of 2026. Ian Wright was born in 1963.
Ian Wright Height
Ian Wright stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.
Career & Work
Ian Wright's career includes professional roles with Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace FC.
Organization: Arsenal FC
Role: Forward
Period: 1991–1998
Details: London
Organization: Crystal Palace FC
Role: Forward
Period: 1985–1991
Details: London
Rise to Fame
Ian Wright rose to prominence for his role on the television show Match of the Day.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Match of the Day (Pundit, 2000-Present)
Ian Wright Family & Relationships
Ian Wright is married to Nancy Hallam. He has 2 children, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Bradley Wright-Phillips.
- Children:
- Shaun Wright-Phillips
- Bradley Wright-Phillips
Lesser Known Facts
- He didn't turn professional until age 21, shortly before his 22nd birthday.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ian Wright
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sports Professional
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 3, 1963
- Age: 62
- Birthday: November 3
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Woolwich, London
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 9 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Nancy Hallam
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Related Biographies
- Shaun Wright-Phillips (Child • Son)
- Bradley Wright-Phillips (Child • Son)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/ianwright0
