Last summer, Arsenal and Liverpool were in a tug-of-war for Will Wright. The 18-year-old striker ultimately chose the Reds, and now English pundits are dubbing him the new Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
While Alexander Isak is often compared to the great Swede, his style is more reminiscent of Thierry Henry's blistering pace. Wright, on the other hand, embodies the classic Ibrahimovic vibe.
Standing tall with a powerful physique, Wright combines strength with remarkable technical skills. He glides past defenders with ease and brings an astounding level of work rate to the pitch.
Before making his move to Liverpool, Wright bagged over 50 goals for Salford City’s academy, and he even made his senior debut in the FA Cup at just 16 years old.
Currently, he’s setting the youth scene alight with Liverpool’s Under-21s, boasting 18 goal contributions in 21 matches.
In a recent EFL Trophy clash against Rochdale, Wright produced a moment of pure brilliance. He danced through four defenders, slotting the ball perfectly into the corner of the net. The match saw him complete 7 successful dribbles, win 9 duels, and create 3 chances for his teammates.
This season, Wright has scored six goals in his first six matches, signalling that Liverpool might just have a bona fide attacking monster on their hands.
