Scott Smith (footballer, born 2001)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Scott William Smith[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 7 February 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Wigan, England | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Barrow | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2017 | Wigan Athletic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2025 | Wigan Athletic | 71 | (1) |
| 2022 | → Torquay United (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2025– | Barrow | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | Wales U19 | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:07, 1 July 2025 (UTC) | |||
Scott William Smith (born 7 February 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Barrow. Born in England, he represented Wales at youth level.
Career
Wigan Athletic
Smith joined the youth academy of Wigan Athletic, and worked his way up their youth categories. He signed his first professional contract in 2019, and he captained their U23 side in the 2020-21 season.[2] He made his professional debut with Wigan in a 1–1 (7–8) EFL Cup penalty shootout win over Hull City on 10 August 2021.[3]
Smith was released upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2024–25 season.[4]
Barrow
On 22 May 2025, Smith agreed to join League Two side Barrow on a two-year deal from 1 July.[5]
International career
Born in England, Smith is of Welsh descent. He is a youth international for Wales, having represented the Wales U19s.[6]
Career statistics
- As of end of 2024–25 season
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wigan Athletic | 2021–22[7] | League One | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022–23[8] | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[9] | League One | 31 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 37 | 1 | |
| 2024–25[10] | League One | 38 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 46 | 1 | |
| Total | 71 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 94 | 2 | ||
| Torquay United (loan) | 2022–23[8] | National League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Career total | 78 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 101 | 2 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
References
- ^ "EFL Professional retain list 2019-20" (PDF). EFL.com. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ FC, Wigan Athletic (30 June 2021). "Wigan Athletic FC - Scott Smith extends Wigan Athletic contract". Wigan Athletic FC.
- ^ "Hull City vs. Wigan Athletic - 10 August 2021 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
- ^ "Scott Smith to leave Wigan Athletic". wiganathletic.com. 6 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Scott Smith Signs". www.barrowafc.com. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ FC, Wigan Athletic. "Wigan Athletic FC". [object Object].
- ^ "Games played by Scott Smith in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Scott Smith in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Smith in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Scott Smith in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 May 2025.