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Paul Mullin

Paul Mullin is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Paul Mullin is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward. He is best known for his prolific goal-scoring spell with Wrexham, where he helped the club win successive promotions and became a major figure in its recent rise. His career includes top-scorer honours in both EFL League Two and the National League.

Club career

Mullin played for several English clubs before becoming widely known for his time at Cambridge United and Wrexham. He won the EFL League Two Golden Boot with Cambridge United in 2020–21. His scoring record at Wrexham made him one of the club’s most prominent players during its rapid climb through the leagues.

Wrexham years

After signing in 2021, Mullin quickly became Wrexham’s main striker and top scorer. He was the National League top scorer in his first season. He scored 38 league goals in 2022–23 as Wrexham won the National League title and returned to League Two. He was again Wrexham’s leading scorer in 2023–24 as the club won promotion to League One. By 2026, he had scored 110 goals in 172 appearances for Wrexham across all competitions.

Recent career

Mullin’s later Wrexham career included a loan spell at Wigan Athletic and then Bradford City. Reports in 2026 stated that his contract with Wrexham was mutually terminated, leaving him a free agent. He spent part of the 2025–26 season on loan at Bradford City.

Playing style and role

He is listed as a forward or centre-forward and is known primarily for goal scoring. Match and player databases consistently identify him as an English striker with a right-footed profile.

Key facts

Mullin won the EFL League Two Golden Boot with Cambridge United in 2020–21.
He joined Wrexham in 2021 and was the National League top scorer in his first season.
He scored 38 league goals in 2022–23 as Wrexham won the National League title and returned to League Two.
He was again Wrexham’s leading scorer in 2023–24 as the club won promotion to League One.
By 2026, he had scored 110 goals in 172 appearances for Wrexham across all competitions.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Mullin?

Paul Mullin is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward and became widely known for his goal-scoring record with Wrexham.

What position does Paul Mullin play?

He is listed as a forward, often specifically as a centre-forward or striker.

Which clubs has Paul Mullin played for?

Sources list senior spells including Morecambe, Swindon Town, Tranmere Rovers, Cambridge United, Wrexham, Wigan Athletic and Bradford City.

What are Paul Mullin’s main achievements?

He was the EFL League Two top scorer with Cambridge United in 2020–21 and later helped Wrexham win multiple promotions.

Is Paul Mullin still at Wrexham?

As of 2026 reports, Wrexham and Mullin mutually terminated his contract, and he had also spent time on loan at Bradford City.

What is Paul Mullin’s nationality?

He is English.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Mullin
Supports: Overview of career, scoring records, and Wrexham promotions.
ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/11547/paul-mullin
Supports: Position, nationality, birth date, height, and club listing.
Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/paul-mullin/profil/spieler/278501
Supports: Full name, date/place of birth, position, and club history.
ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49187078/paul-mullin-wrexham-efl-championship
Supports: Bradford City loan, Wrexham departure context, and recent career notes.
The Athletic — https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7389799/2026/06/26/paul-mullin-leaves-wrexham/
Supports: 2026 contract termination and Wrexham goals/appearances.