Scott Smith (footballer, born 1995)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 July 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Perth, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Elgin City | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Longforgan Boys Club | |||
| Dundee United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2016 | Dundee United | 5 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | → Forfar Athletic (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Airdrieonians (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2016 | Forfar Athletic | 6 | (0) |
| 2016– | Elgin City | 2 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:38, 25 July 2016 (UTC). | |||
Scott Smith (born 21 July 1995) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Elgin City as a midfielder. Smith formerly played for Dundee United until being released in February 2016. A product of the Dundee United youth system, he has also played for Forfar Athletic, and Airdrieonians on loan.
Early life and career
Smith was born in Perth and played for Longforgan Boys Club with future teammate Scott Fraser,[1] before joining the Dundee United youth system. Youth coach Ian Cathro rated him as highly as Dundee United's most promising talents Ryan Gauld and John Souttar.[2] He continued to impress and went on to sign a professional contract in June 2011.[3]
Playing career
Smith made his first team debut as a late substitute against Heart of Midlothian in March 2014.[4] Soon after, he signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until 2016[5] and again made a late appearance for the first team against Aberdeen.[6]
On 6 November 2014, Smith joined Forfar Athletic on loan until January 2015.[7] He made his debut on 8 November 2014, in a 2–0 defeat against Greenock Morton.[8]
On 26 August 2015, Smith signed on loan for Airdrieonians until January 2016.[9] After returning from Airdrie, Smith was released by Dundee United in February 2016.[10] In March 2016, Smith returned to Station Park, signing a short-term deal with Forfar Athletic.[11] Smith left Station Park at the end of the 2015–16 season,[12] signing for Elgin City in July 2016.[13]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Dundee United | 2013–14 | Scottish Premiership | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014–15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Forfar Athletic (loan) | 2014–15 | Scottish League One | 8[16] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Airdrieonians (loan) | 2015–16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| Forfar Athletic | 2015–16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Elgin City | 2016–17 | Scottish League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 1 | ||
References
- ↑ James, Joseph (14 May 2014). "Scott Fraser Dundee United Review". World in Sport. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ Marjoribanks, Brian (5 December 2013). "The Gauld standard: Dundee United's Baby Messi first wowed at Brechin Under-Nines (and wasn't their sole star of the future)". Mail Online. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ "Scott Smith". Dundee United F.C. official website. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ↑ "Hearts 1-2 Dundee United". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
- ↑ Robertson, Neil (4 April 2014). "Dundee United extend duo's deals". The Courier. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ Gordon, Moira (6 May 2014). "Dundee United 1-3 Aberdeen: Vernon scores three". The Scotsman. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ↑ "Scott Smith joins 'Loons' on loan". Forfar Athletic F.C. 6 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ↑ Davidson, Cameron (9 November 2014). "Greenock Morton 2 Forfar Athletic 0". Forfar Athletic F.C. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
- ↑ "scott smith signs loan deal". Airdrieonians F.C. 26 August 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ↑ "Scott Smith leaves United". Dundee United F.C. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ↑ "Smith signs for Forfar". spfl.co.uk. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- ↑ Lindsay, Clive. "Scottish League Two ins and outs - summer 2016". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ↑ Christie, Craig (13 July 2016). "Two more new signings for Elgin City". The Northern Scot. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
- ↑ "Scott Smith career stats". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ "Scott Smith player profile". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ↑ Includes 1 appearance and 1 goal not recorded by Soccerbase or Soccerway. Smith, Lee (23 November 2014). "Forfar Athletic 2 Ayr United 0". Forfar Athletic F.C. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
