Wright started his career in the
youth system at
Blackburn Rovers before transferring to
Newcastle United. In 2000, he signed his first professional contract with the
FA Premier League side, featuring predominantly in the reserves. In the summer of 2001, Wright joined
Football League Third Division side
Halifax Town on a free transfer. He transferred to fellow Northern Premier League side
Southport for a short spell before being handed the opportunity to move to Conference National side
Northwich Victoria in November 2003 for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £3,000. He scored four goals in 22 games as Northwich finished bottom of the table. He started the season in the first team before fracturing his eye socket, which kept him out of action for a prolonged spell. In the summer of 2005 he joined Northern Premier League First Division side
Chorley, finishing as the club's top goalscorer with 22 goals. In September 2006,
Mossley manager
Jason Beckford brought Wright to the Northern Premier League Premier Division side, where he made a total of 25 appearances scoring nine goals. Wright also had a brief spell playing for NPL Premier Division side
Fleetwood Town under dual registration. In the summer of 2012, Wright joined NPL Premier Division side
Leek Town on a free transfer. He scored 21 goals as the club finished in mid-table. In the summer of 2013, Wright was on the move again this time to NPL Premier Division rivals
Nantwich Town. This goal tally included an impressive five hat-tricks, with three of these coming in consecutive games in March 2014. In May 2014, Wright extended his stay with Nelson signing a one-year contract. In October 2015, he left Nelson after two years at the club and having scored 59 goals in 91 appearances. ==Personal life==