Ian Wright is an Arsenal legend and the club's second-highest all-time goalscorer, having netted 185 goals in 288 appearances during his seven-year stay from 1991 to 1998.
Career at Arsenal
Wright joined Arsenal from Crystal Palace in 1991 for a then-club record fee of £2.5 million.
He became the club's all-time leading scorer in September 1997, famously revealing a "179 – Just Done It" t-shirt after breaking Cliff Bastin's long-standing record.
While his record was later surpassed by Thierry Henry, he remains a central figure in the club's history.
Major Honours
During his time at Highbury, Wright was a prolific "goal machine" who helped the Gunners secure multiple trophies:
Premier League Title: 1997/98
FA Cup: 1993, 1998
League Cup: 1993
European Cup Winners' Cup: 1994 (though he was suspended for the final)
Recent Updates (April 2026)
Following his professional retirement in 2000, Wright has become a highly influential media personality and broadcaster.
Influence:
In 2025, he was named the UK's second-most influential Black person in the 2026 Powerlist.
Punditry:
He recently stepped back from his long-running role on the BBC's Match of the Day but remains a prominent voice on the Stick to Football podcast and various media platforms.
Current Arsenal Involvement:
He is often seen at the Sobha Realty Training Centre and remains very close to the current first-team squad and staff.
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