Wrexham have parted ways with a staggering 21 players since they won promotion from League One.
It has become a common theme that fans must wave goodbye to previously key stars after each season.
Wrexham have won three promotions in a row and their historic rise up the EFL means the quality of player required to compete gets higher each year.
As a result, there has been a mass exodus at the Racecourse Ground since May, with 20 players leaving in the summer transfer window and Eoghan O’Connell departing after the deadline.
Now, we have graded every Wrexham departure this summer, all 21 of them.
All 21 of Wrexham’s 2025 summer departures graded
George Evans – 8/10
George Evans had a key role in Wrexham winning promotion from League Two, but injury and competition for places saw him fall out of favour last season.
The arrivals of Ben Sheaf, Lewis O’Brien pushed him further down the pecking order this summer, so an exit made sense.
Bradley Foster – 9/10
Brought in as a free agent last season amid a goalkeeper injury crisis, he fulfilled his purpose, and moving him on in 2025 was the right move.
Sam Dalby – 5/10
After an influx of new forwards this summer, Sam Dalby leaving made sense.
However, after scoring 15 goals for Dundee United in 2024/25, Wrexham will no doubt have wanted to secure a transfer fee for the player. Unfortunately, he turned down a contract extension earlier this year.
Josh Adam – 9/10
Josh Adam had a disappointing stint at Wrexham, failing to break into the side after signing for free in 2024. He had no place in the team this year.
Mark Howard – 3/10
A disappointing exit, but one that was out of Wrexham’s control. Mark Howard moved on so he could play more regular football, which he wasn’t getting in North Wales. He still had something to offer as a back-up keeper.
Ollie Palmer – 3/10
Ollie Palmer leaving Wrexham makes sense, given Phil Parkinson clearly had no plans for him.
But his exit is worrying as he was the only like-for-like Kieffer Moore replacement left.
Jordan Davies – 6/10
Jordan Davies had some excellent moments at the Racecourse Ground, but like so many others, the continued step up in level meant he fell heavily out of favour.
Paul Mullin – 5/10
Like Palmer, it was evident Parkinson did not see Paul Mullin in his long-term plans.
It’s just a shame that the Wrexham icon hasn’t been able to play a single game in the Championship after he was so key to their previous success.
Will Boyle – 9/10
Will Boyle had no place in the Dragons’ backline, and he was one of the few players Wrexham actually earned a transfer fee for.
Luke McNicholas – 9/10
Like Boyle, he was actually sold for a transfer fee, which is rare at Wrexham.
Luke Bolton – 9/10
Luke Bolton hardly featured in 2024/25 and would have struggled to get close to the squad this season. He also moved on for a fee.
Thomas O’Connor – 6/10
Tom O’Connor’s exit was somewhat sad, given that he played a role in all three recent promotions. But Wrexham signed three new centre-backs this summer, so his game time would have been limited.
Jack Marriott – 9/10
Jack Marriott was a victim of Wrexham’s success and long-term goal of reaching the Premier League. Jay Rodriguez and Sam Smith’s arrivals meant he was down the pecking order in the second half of last season, and all the new forwards signed this summer ensured he had little chance of playing in 2025/26. He was also sold for a fee, which is positive.
Jake Bickerstaff – 4/10
Jake Bickerstaff hasn’t played for Wrexham since 2023/24. He probably should have been sold this summer, rather than going out on loan.
Eoghan O’Connell – 5/10
O’Connell had a move lined up at the end of the transfer window, which would have seen him move for a transfer fee, but after that fell through, Wrexham opted to terminate his contract. An unfortunate situation, but it was best for the player.
Jacob Mendy – 6/10
Jacob Mendy probably needed to be sold this summer, given that he was not a regular starter in League One and several players are already ahead of him at left-wing-back.
Callum Edwards – 5/10
He’s moved to a National League North side on loan and is another player who probably has little chance of a long-term future in Wales.
Sebastian Revan – 8/10
Sebastian Revan has had mixed fortunes since his arrival last year. A loan move was the best option, and he will hopefully impress at Burton Albion this season.
Modou Faal – 8/10
Another player who needed a loan switch. Wrexham paid £590,000 for Modou Faal, so even if they don’t have him in their long-term plans, he needs to be playing to keep some of his transfer value.
Liam Hall – 7/10
Hall was released without playing a senior game for Wrexham. He’s unfortunately still without a club.
Steven Fletcher – 4/10
If there was one released Wrexham player who deserved to stay beyond 2025, it was Steven Fletcher.
His eight League One goals were so important in the recent promotion push, but his age and step up to the Championship meant he was not offered a new contract.