Joe Wright, born on 26 February 1995 (age 31), is a Welsh central defender now with Dundee, where he wears number 26. At 6ft 4in (1.93m), he is an imposing presence, which is more or less the first requirement for his line of work.
His career is shaped most clearly by Kilmarnock. Across three seasons there he made 91 league appearances and scored 10 league goals, a substantial body of work rather than a passing stop. His most productive league season came in 2022–23, when he scored five times in 34 appearances.
At Dundee in 2026–27, Wright has made two league appearances. His form this season has been solid and consistent, which is about as much as any manager can sensibly ask from a centre-half on the fringes or working his way into the side.
Wright’s career to this point is that of an established professional defender, with Kilmarnock providing the main stretch of substance and Dundee the current chapter.
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