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Who is Jack Marriott? The prolific EFL striker who is now making his trade at Wrexham

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Everything you need to know about Wrexham striker Jack Marriott from his personal life to his statistics.

Over the years, Wrexham have had plenty of clinical strikers. Paul Mullin is easily the most well-known with the attacker becoming a modern-day legend at the club.

However, one recent addition to their frontlines has been Marriott. The striker joined the Red Dragons last season and has helped score some vital goals for Phil Parkinson’s team. 

Now, The Wrexham Insider will guide you through everything you need to know about the attacker.

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What is Jack Marriott’s age and height?

Marriott was born on September 9, 1994. At the time of writing this makes him 30 years old. He also stands at 1.73 metres which is five foot eight inches.

Where was he born?

Marriott was born in Beverley, a market town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

What is Jack Marriott’s position?

Throughout his career, Marriott has mainly operated as a striker. However, he can also be used deeper as a second forward to great effect.

Who is Jack Marriott’s wife?

Marriott is married and has a wife called Taylor. Little is known about his partner.

When did Jack Marriott join Wrexham?

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After a successful short spell at Fleetwood Town, Marriott made the switch to Wrexham on February 1st, 2024 and helped the club earn promotion to League One.

What was the transfer fee?

The fee that Wrexham paid for the striker is currently unknown. Both clubs have ensured that the transfer has remained undisclosed.

Career so far

ClubTime Spent
Ipswich Town2009-2015
Woking (loan)2013-14
Gillingham (loan)2014
Woking (loan)2014
Carlise United (loan)2014
Woking (loan)2014-15
Colchester United (loan) 2015
Luton Town2015-17
Peterborough United2017-18
Derby County2018-21
Sheffield Wednesday (loan)2020-21
Peterborough United 2021-23
Fleetwood Town2023-24
Wrexham2024-

What are Jack Marriott’s feats?

While Marriott has not won any league titles or cups, in his career, he has plenty of personal accolades for his performances. 

At Ipswich Town, he was awarded their Young Player of the Year award for the 2012/13 campaign.

From here, while at Luton Town, he won both the Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season Award for the 2015/16 campaign.

However, it was his 2017/18 season at Peterborough United where he really shone. The striker became Peterborough’s Player of the Year and the Player’s Player of the Year for netting 27 league goals in 44 games.

This clinical nature also earned him the League One top-scorer award and a place in the PFA Team of the Year for the division.

Finally, a second-placed finish at Wrexham in the 2023/24 campaign allowed the striker to win promotion for the first time in his career.  

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Jack Marriott stats

Throughout his career, Marriott has established himself as a clinical goalscorer. The striker has netted a combined 131 goals at all the teams he has played for.

So far in his Wrexham career, he has played 27 times and has scored five goals in all competitions.

How long is Jack Marriott’s contract?

Upon signing for Wrexham, Marriott signed a contract that will last until 2025.

Given that the striker is currently injured, Wrexham are set to wait until Marriott is fit to begin contract talks.

Jack Marriott’s social media 

Marriott does have social media accounts. His Instagram account is @jackmarriott14.