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Haji Wright Named to Championship Team of the Season After Coventry’s Promotion

His 16 league goals bolster his World Cup bid under USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Overview

  • Wright earned a spot in the EFL Championship Team of the Season as Coventry City sealed a return to the Premier League.
  • He ranks second in the league’s Golden Boot race with 16 goals in 37 matches and has 17 in all competitions.
  • The forward has scored eight times in 2026, including a hat-trick against Middlesbrough and a three-game run of goals that powered key wins.
  • Since moving from Turkish side Antalyaspor, he has produced 48 goals in 121 appearances for Coventry, underscoring steady impact over multiple seasons.
  • He said the World Cup buildup is creating tension and called mid-season national-team camps challenging, adding that strong club form is his path to USMNT selection.