Scott Smith (footballer, born 2001)

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Scott Smith
Personal information
Full name Scott William Smith [1]
Date of birth (2001-02-07) 7 February 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth Wigan, England
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Barrow
Youth career
2013–2017 Wigan Athletic
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2020–2025 Wigan Athletic 71 (1)
2022–2023 → 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.

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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
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup League Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wigan Athletic 2021–22 [7] League One 0010304 [a] 080
2022–23 [8] Championship 2000100030
2023–24 [9] League One31120004 [a] 0371
2024–25 [10] League One38041103 [a] 0461
Total7117150110942
Torquay United (loan) 2022–23 [8] National League 7000—0070
Career total78171501101012
  1. 1 2 3 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

  1. ↑ "EFL Professional retain list 2019-20" (PDF). EFL.com. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  2. ↑ FC, Wigan Athletic (30 June 2021). "Wigan Athletic FC - Scott Smith extends Wigan Athletic contract". Wigan Athletic FC.
  3. ↑ "Hull City vs. Wigan Athletic - 10 August 2021 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
  4. ↑ "Scott Smith to leave Wigan Athletic". wiganathletic.com. 6 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  5. ↑ "Scott Smith Signs". www.barrowafc.com. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
  6. ↑ FC, Wigan Athletic. "Wigan Athletic FC". [object Object].
  7. ↑ "Games played by Scott Smith in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  8. 1 2 "Games played by Scott Smith in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  9. ↑ "Games played by Scott Smith in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  10. ↑ "Games played by Scott Smith in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
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