Nick Wright

English footballer (born 1975)

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Also known as Nicholas John Wright

Born: October 15, 1975
Birthplace: Codnor
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Occupation: association football player
Education: Aldercar High School
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Nicholas John Wright 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. The following season in the top flight Wright only made four league appearances, though this included games against Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Nick
Position played on team / speciality: forward
Sport: association football
Member of sports team: Watford F.C.(1998–2003) number of matches played/races/starts: 36 · number of points/goals/set scored: 6
Carlisle United F.C.(1997–1998) number of matches played/races/starts: 26 · number of points/goals/set scored: 5
Derby County F.C.(1994–1997) number of matches played/races/starts: 0 · number of points/goals/set scored: 0
Family name: Wright
Country for sport: England

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