Wrexham secured the signing of Liberato Cacace in July, with the New Zealand international making a big move from Empoli.
Phil Parkinson already had three left wing-backs at his disposal heading into the summer transfer window.
Captain James McClean is back in the Championship once again, and he will certainly have a big role to play over the course of the season.
Sebastian Revan disappointed for Wrexham last season, failing to build on a strong start after signing from Aston Villa.
Revan may yet leave this summer, and Jacob Mendy is now available on loan after Parkinson pounced to sign Liberato Cacace.
The New Zealand star became Wrexham’s first direct signing from an overseas club in the Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds era, completing a seven-figure switch from Italian side Empoli.
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Liberato Cacace could follow in Dennis Lawrence’s footsteps
Cacace arrives as an exciting addition with impressive schooling in Europe.
Formerly of Wellington Phoenix in his native New Zealand, Cacace has gone on to impress for Sint-Truiden in Belgium and Empoli.
The 24-year-old will hope to play a major role, predominantly as a left wing-back, especially as this is an important year for him and his international hopes.
The World Cup is looming large, and Cacace is battling to nail down a spot in the New Zealand squad in the United States.
New Zealand have already qualified, and Cacace is likely to be one of the first names in the squad.
Cacace must still put together a strong season and nail down a regular starting spot, just to make absolutely sure of his place on the plane.
If Cacace does feature for New Zealand, he will become the first Wrexham player to play at the World Cup since Dennis Lawrence way back in 2006.
Lawrence is a real cult hero at the STōK Cae Ras and was part of the Trinidadian trio at Wrexham, alongside Hector Sam and Carlos Edwards.
Centre-back Lawrence featured for Trinidad and Tobago at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, and played every single minute for the Soca Warriors.
Sam wasn’t in the squad at all, and while Edwards was included, he had already departed Wrexham for Luton Town.
Lawrence left Wrexham himself that summer, joining Swansea City after five brilliant years in the famous red shirt.
20 years on from Lawrence representing Wrexham on the world stage, Cacace could do the same – though he would do it with Wrexham much more of a household name around the world.
Wrexham could sign more potential World Cup stars
As things stand, Cacace could be the one to follow in Lawrence’s footsteps, but there may yet be others representing Wrexham at the World Cup in 2026.
Wales are in with a great shout of qualification, and that would bring Danny Ward into play after his return to Wrexham this summer.
New incomings could be a factor as well, with Wrexham on the verge of signing Kieffer Moore.
The giant striker may be almost 33, but he looks set to play a key role for Wales in this qualification campaign and beyond.
Wrexham are also chasing Nathan Broadhead, another attacker who would likely make the Wales squad if Craig Bellamy secures a spot in the tournament.
Tom Lawrence has also been on Wrexham’s radar, so we can’t rule out the possibility of four Wrexham players in the Wales squad.
Wrexham are also eyeing Talleres ace Juan Portilla, who has picked up three caps for Colombia.
Colombia’s passage to the World Cup has not yet been secured, but Portilla could be on the plane if they make it.
The possibility of Wrexham having multiple players on show at the World Cup just goes to show the rapid progress of the club, with all of those targets potentially in line to follow in the footsteps of a real fan favourite in Lawrence.