Ian Wright

With a staggering 387 League goals to his name, Ian Wright MBE is a footballer unlike any other. The striker turned BBC and ITV commentator is one of football’s favourite personalities, as his wit and charm shine through at every event he attends. Audiences greatly benefit from Ian’s star-studded anecdotes and thrilling insight into high-performance teamwork, which are perfectly expressed through his after dinner speeches.

First joining the England squad in 1991, Ian became an instant hit with the team after leading them to the 1992 Sweden Euro Finals. During his eight years with the England side, he made 33 appearances and scored nine goals, a testament to Ian’s impact on the team’s success - which includes qualifying for two European Championships and a World Cup. As a special guest at events, Ian invites audiences into the world of elite competing, to leave a lasting impression.

Ian initially joined Greenwich Borough in 1985, before moving to Crystal Palace for six years, and 225 appearances. Arguably, his most successful period was with Arsenal from 1991 to 1998, where Ian scored a staggering 128 goals during 221 appearances – that averages to at least one goal every other game! He later moved to West Ham United, Celtic, and finally Burnley in 2000, before his retirement. Concluding his career with 313 goals across all competitions, a footballer like Ian is one in a million.

In celebration of his services to football, Ian was appointed MBE in 2000. Since his retirement, he has ventured into the world of punditry, hosting games for the likes of International Match of the Day and Match of the Day, as well as BT Sport’s studio analyst during the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. Your audience will instantly recognise Ian as the BBC’s main studio pundit during the FIFA World Cup, and 5live Sport’s radio co-host.

Following such an illustrious career, Ian immortalised his experiences in his autobiographies, Mr Wright, and A Life in Football. From recording and releasing the chart classic, Do the Right Thing, to writing columns for The Sun and lending his sporting knowledge to live broadcasts of games, Ian’s respectable media career has projected him into the spotlight. As this stunning athlete was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2005 and received the 2018 London Football Award for Outstanding Contribution, he can leave audiences starstruck.