Shaun Wright-Phillips

Shaun Wright-Phillips is a midfielder of Queens Park Rangers. He was born on 25 October 1981 in Greenwich, England.

In 1993 Shaun entered the academy of Nottingham Forest and started to perform for the U-15 squad. The footballer was a trainee of the youth system during five years before he attracted the attention of Manchester City. After moving to ‘The Citizens’, Wright-Phillips spent another year in the new academy so that to prepare for coming on the pitch as a professional player.

In 1999 Shaun penned his first senior contract with the club for six years. During that time the footballer was gradually developing into a solid, skilled and confident midfielder, who usually performed on flanks. That is why the winger’s role fitted him perfectly and the footballer began to play at that position from the very youth. From 1999 till 2005, Wright-Phillips made 153 appearances and amassed 26 goals for Manchester City.

In 2005 London side Chelsea sealed a deal with Shaun and gave him a place on the right flank of midfield, where the footballer’s services were especially needed. During three years the footballer performed for ‘The Blues’, took part in 81 games and found the net four times. After the London side club got overflown by the wave of head coaches’ dismissals, it became harder for Wright-Phillips to adapt to their new plans, and a move to other team was an optimal decision, which could help the player to keep fit.

In the summer 2008, Shaun returned to Manchester City, featured in 53 matches and kicked nine goals during three years with the club. In the summer 2011, Phillips went back to London so that to agree a long-term deal with Queens Park Rangers. The footballer began to make regular appearances in the starting eleven and continues to perform for the club up till now.

From 2001 till 2002, Shaun took part in six games and contributed one goal for the England national U-21 team. From 2004 till 2010, Wright-Phillips was capped 36 times and went on to net six times for the full Three Lions.