The relationship between Shaun Wright Phillips and Ian Wright has been the subject of speculation, as they are both an English former professional footballer.
Shaun Wright Phillips and Ian Wright are related by blood. In this article, let’s explore their relationship in detail.
Key Takeaways
- Ian Wright adopted Shaun Wright Phillips, son of his girlfriend, Sharon Phillips, when he was barely 19.
- They created history by being the first father-son pair to commentate on the exact Match of the Day broadcast.
- Ian married Nancy Hallam, and Shaun Wright married Naomi Brown.
Shaun started playing football professionally in 1999 and announced his retirement on August 24, 2019. He played as a Winger.
He represented the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer, the New York Red Bulls II and Phoenix Rising FC in the United Soccer League.
Similarly, he represented Manchester City, Chelsea, and Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League and Football League, and the England national team at the senior international level.
Is Shaun Wright Phillips Related To Ian Wright? Father And Son Relationship
Yes, the English former professional footballer Shaun Wright Phillips is related to the British television and radio personality Ian Wright.
Shaun was born as Shaun Cameron Wright-Phillips in Greenwich, Greater London, on October 25, 1981. He is 43 years old as of 2024.
He is of Trinidadian and Grenadian descent.
Shaun Wright-Phillips did Ian Wright so dirty after Arsenal lost and Manchester City won the title 💀
— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) May 20, 2023
'It's not funny… It's too close.' 😭#OptusSport pic.twitter.com/cRJVpNZSc4
Ian Wright adopted Shaun when he was only three years old. The British television and radio personality adopted the son of his girlfriend, Sharon Phillips, when he was barely 19.
Afterward, Shaun moved to Brockley and attended Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham College in New Cross Gate.
Ian said,
“I didnt have a job, and no means, but I took him on because it was the right thing to do,”
Ian Wright was born as Ian Edward Wright in Woolwich, England on November 3, 1963. He is 61 years old as of 2024.
Shaun had a great football career, carrying on his father’s legacy.
Alongside his father, he created history by being the first father-son pair to commentate on the exact Match of the Day broadcast.
The Family Bonding of Father and Son
Ian Wright was raised by his mother, Nesta, and an abusive stepfather after his father was absent when he was a small child. He is the third son of Jamaican parents.
He has an athletic family where his cousin Jermaine Wright and nephew Drey Wright played football.
Ian Wright married Nancy Hallam in 2011.
Did you know Shaun Wright-Phillips former Manchester City, Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers player is the son of former England international & Arsenal Star Ian Wright.
— Glamora Design 🇺🇬 (@GlamoraDesign1) May 17, 2019
He adopted him at the age of three. pic.twitter.com/abjEfj7Qgr
Shaun Wright Phillips grew up with his younger brother Bradley Wright-Phillips in Brockley. His brother is also a professional footballer and the all-time top scorer for the New York Red Bulls.
Shaun married Naomi Brown, and they have two children, Dimaggio and Denay. D’Margio Cameron Wright-Phillips, born in September 2011, plays as a right winger for Belgian club Beerschot on loan from Stoke City.
FAQ’s
Has Ian Wright ever won the Premier League?
Ian Wright has won two FA Cups, one League Cup, one European Cup-Winners’ Cup, and a Premier League title.
How old was Ian Wright when he retired from football?
Ian Wright was approaching his 37th birthday when he announced his retirement from football.
What is Shaun Wright Phillips’s net worth?
Shaun Wright Phillips has an estimated net worth of $13.5 million. Similarly, his father, Ian Wright, has amassed an estimated net worth of $20 million.
