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Following in the ‘Wright’ footsteps - Alex Wright leading the lines with the guidance of older brother Jason
October 10, 2025
Wolmer's Boys' fans are no strangers to a prolific striker carrying the last name Wright, now seeing ghosts of the past as their current talisman Alex Wright is the younger brother of their former schoolboy standout, Jason Wright.
Where Jason ran rampant in the Manning Cup in the early 2010s, his brother Alex has been carrying on the family tradition almost a decade later, wearing the same maroon and gold.
Alex said it is source of pride for him to lead the Wolmer's front line, with the striker netting 10 goals in eight games.
"It's an honour to be in the position where I get to lead the team up front. I really just want to cherish every moment when I step out on the field with the power of the Lord Jesus," he said.
Alex is aware of the level of expectation that falls on his shoulders due to his last name, but believes he has risen to the occasion.
He has been able to rely on the constant support from Jason, who is normally in attendance at his games.
Alex is hopeful Wolmer's can make a semi-finals appearance this year, before taking aim at the final.
The striker aims to score 25 goals this campaign to help his team's ambitions.
"It's something that has grown on me," Alex said of the school's expectations. But [Jason] is always here to guide me. He's always at my matches to guide me in terms of how I play. Like I said, I just want to cherish the moments as they go along."
He continued: "Team-wise, I'd love for us to go to the Manning Cup semi-finals and then transition to the final, of course. Personally, I've myself the target of 20 to 25 goals this season."
PROUD BROTHER
For Jason, it is a sense of pride to see his brother competing in the Manning Cup competition.
"I'm very proud of him. I would have worked with him a lot and I know what he is capable of," he said.
"To see that from him, I'm very, very proud of him and I believe he is representing himself very well so it's just for him to continue, because the sky is the limit for him."
Jason explained he has been a mentor for Alex both on and off the field, by sharing his experience in professional football.
Following his time at Wolmer's, Jason attended Clemson University where he played collegiate football. He returned to the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) where he represented both Cavalier and Humble Lion, before signing for CS Mioveni in the Romanian SuperLiga.
Jason retuned to the JPL, in 2022, where he now plays for Molynes United.
"He's my little brother and as a striker that would have played across the world, I would have shown him some little tricks and trade as a striker how to get an advantage on his defender, especially at this level.
He added: "It's about motivating him about what he is doing good and then showing him where he can do better here and there. It is just that mentorship whenever I can."
