Career Timeline of Haji Wright: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Haji Wright, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Haji Wright is an American professional soccer player. Primarily a forward or winger, he currently plays for Coventry City in the EFL Championship. He is also a member of the United States national team. Wright's career has involved playing for various clubs, including those in Germany, the Netherlands, and Turkey, before his move to England. He has represented the United States at youth and senior levels, showcasing his talent on both domestic and international stages.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 2015: Signed with New York Cosmos

In March 2015, Haji Wright officially signed with NASL club New York Cosmos for an undisclosed fee and contract length.

April 2016: Signed with Schalke 04 and Scored Brace

In April 2016, Haji Wright signed with Schalke 04. On April 16, 2016, in his debut with the Schalke under-19 team, Wright scored a brace against Borussia Mönchengladbach U19.

May 2017: Promoted to Schalke first team

In May 2017, Haji Wright was promoted to the Schalke first team.

May 20, 2017: Named on the bench against FC Ingolstadt 04

On May 20, 2017, Haji Wright was named on the bench against FC Ingolstadt 04.

July 2018: Trial period with Union Berlin

In July 2018, Haji Wright underwent a trial period with 2. Bundesliga club Union Berlin.

November 24, 2018: Debut for Schalke First Team

On November 24, 2018, Haji Wright made his debut for Schalke first team when he replaced Steven Skrzybski in the 88th minute of the 5–2 win against 1. FC Nürnberg.

July 2019: Joined VVV-Venlo

In July 2019, Haji Wright joined VVV-Venlo on a free transfer.

August 2020: Joined SønderjyskE

In August 2020, Haji Wright joined SønderjyskE on a free transfer.

July 2021: Signed with Antalyaspor on loan (Initially Denied)

In July 2021, Haji Wright wanted to move on from SønderjyskE and failed to report back for pre-season training. On July 21, 2021, Turkish club Antalyaspor confirmed that they had signed Wright on loan from SønderjyskE with an option to buy, but SønderjyskE initially denied the deal.

August 28, 2021: Hat-Trick for Antalyaspor

On August 28, 2021, Haji Wright scored a hat-trick for Antalyaspor in a 3–2 home win over Çaykur Rizespor, including a penalty kick in added time.

May 2022: Called into US Senior Camp

In May 2022, Haji Wright was called into the United States senior camp by Gregg Berhalter for a CONCACAF Nations League window.

June 1, 2022: First International Goal

On June 1, 2022, Haji Wright scored his first international goal on his senior debut for the United States in a 3–0 friendly victory against Morocco.

July 19, 2022: Permanent Signing with Antalyaspor

On July 19, 2022, Haji Wright signed for Antalyaspor permanently on a three-year deal.

November 2022: Named to FIFA World Cup Squad

In November 2022, Haji Wright was named to the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

August 4, 2023: Joined Coventry City

On August 4, 2023, Haji Wright joined EFL Championship club Coventry City on a four-year contract for a club-record transfer fee of €9 million.

August 12, 2023: First Goal for Coventry City

On August 12, 2023, Haji Wright scored his first goal for Coventry City on his home debut in a 3–0 win against Middlesbrough.

March 16, 2024: FA Cup Goal

On March 16, 2024, Haji Wright converted a 100th minute stoppage time goal for Coventry in the quarter-finals of the 2023–24 FA Cup against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

March 17, 2024: Called Up to National Team and Scored Extra-Time Brace

On March 17, 2024, Haji Wright was called up to the national team as an injury replacement for Josh Sargent to compete in the 2024 CONCACAF Nations League Finals. On March 21, he scored an extra-time brace against Jamaica in a 3–1 win.

June 2024: Contract Extension with SønderjyskE

In July 2021, Haji Wright also signed a new deal with Sønderjyske until June 2024.

2024: 2024-25 Season Goals and Injury

In the 2024-25 season, Haji Wright scored against Oxford United on August 16 and picked up an ankle ligament injury against Sunderland on November 9 which kept him out for 4 months. He then scored a hat-trick against Sunderland on March 15 in a 3-0 victory for Coventry.