Ryan Smith (footballer)

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Ryan Smith
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Smith in 2006
Personal information
Full name Ryan Craig Matthew Smith
Date of birth (1986-11-10) 10 November 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth Islington, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) [1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2003–2006 Arsenal 0 (0)
2005–2006 → Leicester City (loan) 17 (1)
2006–2007 Derby County 15 (0)
2006–2007 → Millwall (loan) 6 (0)
2007–2009 Millwall 17 (0)
2008–2009 Southampton 13 (0)
2009–2010 Crystal Palace 5 (0)
2010–2011 Sporting Kansas City 32 (4)
2012 Chivas USA 21 (0)
2013 Skoda Xanthi 12 (0)
Total138(5)
International career
2002 England U16 6 (2)
2003 England U17 3 (0)
2004–2005 England U18 2 (1)
2004–2006 England U19 6 (1)
2004–2006 England U20 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ryan Craig Matthew Smith (born 10 November 1986) [1] is an English former footballer who previously played for Leicester City, Derby County, Millwall, Southampton and Crystal Palace before moving abroad to play in the USA and Greece.

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Personal

Smith's father is American, from Alaska and his mother is of English heritage, with his grandparents hailing from Montego Bay. He first attended St. Aloysius College secondary school, which was attended by West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole, before moving on to Highams Park School.

Career

Arsenal

An England youth international, Smith started his career at Arsenal. He made his Arsenal debut against Rotherham United on 28 October 2003 at the age of 16. Arsenal won the tie 9–8 on penalties with Smith converting his spot kick. [2] He also managed to start against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Middlesbrough. All of the six matches in which he played for Arsenal were in the League Cup, including a game on 9 November 2004 against Everton which saw him go off injured after 20 minutes.

Leicester City

On 30 September 2005, Smith was signed by Leicester City on loan for the whole of the 2005–06 season. He scored his first career goal in a 4–2 win over Sheffield United. [3] He returned to Arsenal on 10 March 2006. [4]

Derby County

On 4 August 2006, Smith agreed personal terms on a 3-year contract with Championship outfit Derby County. He made his debut in a 2–2 draw against Southampton on 6 August. After struggling to adapt and break into a Derby side pushing for promotion, plus the arrival of several midfielders in the January transfer window, Smith was sold.

Millwall

Smith moved on loan to League One side Millwall on 21 March 2007 on an initial one-month loan deal, but this was extended on 17 April 2007 to run until the end of the 2006–07 season. Smith impressed during his time on loan at Millwall and manager Willie Donachie expressed an interest in retaining the youngster's services. [5] In July 2007 Millwall paid £150,000 for Smith, who signed a two-year contract with the club. [6]

Southampton

On 3 October 2008, he joined Southampton initially on a three-month loan. [7] The transfer became permanent on 1 January 2009, when Smith signed a 6-month contract. [8] He was released by Southampton on 2 May 2009.

Crystal Palace

On 26 August 2009, he signed a contract with Crystal Palace. [9] He made his Crystal Palace first team debut on 27 August in the 2–0 League Cup defeat to Manchester City coming on as a substitute in the second half. He left on 25 January 2010 after coming to the end of his short-term contract. [10]

Kansas City Wizards/Sporting KC

On 27 January 2010, Smith joined Grimsby Town on trial, playing for The Mariners in a behind the closed doors friendly against Hull City at Blundell Park. [11] On 2 February 2010, it was reported that Smith would join Kansas City Wizards on trial during their preseason training camp in Arizona, [12] and on 2 March he signed a two-year deal with the club. [13] Smith scored on his Kansas City debut in a 4–0 win over D.C. United.

While still under contract to Sporting Kansas City, Smith left in June 2011, eventually trialing in Spain with Real Zaragoza in July. [14] Kansas City declined to transfer him, however.

Chivas USA

On 21 November 2011, Sporting Kansas City traded Smith's rights to Chivas USA in exchange for two 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft picks. [15]

Xanthi

Smith signed with Greek club Skoda Xanthi on 29 December 2012. [16]

Career statistics

ClubLeagueSeasonLeagueCup [17] Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Arsenal Premier League 2003–04 [18] 003030
Arsenal Premier League 2004–05 [19] 003030
Total006060
Leicester (loan) Championship 2005–06 [20] 17120191
Total17120191
Derby Championship 2006–07 [21] 15050200
Total15050200
Millwall (loan) League One 2006–07 [21] 600060
Millwall League One 2007–08 [22] 16000160
Millwall League One 2008–09 [23] 100010
Total23000230
Southampton Championship 2008–09 [24] 13010140
Total13010140
Crystal Palace Championship 2009–10 [25] 501060
Total501060
Kansas City Wizards Major League Soccer 2010 [26] 26300263
Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer 2011 [26] 610061
Total32400324
Chivas USA Major League Soccer 2012 [26] 21000210
Total21000210
Xanthi Greek Super League 2012-13 [27] 12000120
Total12000120
Career totals13851501535

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  5. ↑ "RYAN'S MAN FOR LIONS". Daily Mirror. 2 April 2007. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
  6. ↑ "Millwall tie up Rams winger Smith". BBC. 5 July 2007. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
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  8. ↑ "Smith deal sealed". Southampton FC. 31 December 2008. Archived from the original on 1 January 2009. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  9. ↑ "Breaking news: Smith completes Eagles switch". croydonadvertiser.co.uk. 26 August 2009. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
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  11. ↑ "Grimsby Town | News | Latest News | Latest News | Town Beaten by Tigers". www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  12. ↑ The Back Post: Ryan Smith joins Wizards in Arizona
  13. ↑ Smith agrees MLS deal
  14. ↑ "Private Site".
  15. ↑ "Sporting deal Smith to Chivas USA for supplemental picks | MLSsoccer.com". Archived from the original on 24 November 2011.
  16. ↑ "Smith Signs with Xanthi; Valencia Rumored Out". 28 December 2012.
  17. ↑ Includes FA Cup, League Cup and FA Community Shield
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  20. ↑ "Ryan Smith | Football Stats | Leicester City | Season 2005/2006 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
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  23. ↑ "Ryan Smith | Football Stats | Millwall | Season 2008/2009 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
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