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Ryan Smith
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)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (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)
Total 138 (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, correct as of 29 March 2013
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 October 2012

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

Personal

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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

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Arsenal

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Career statistics

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Club League Season League Cup[17] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Arsenal Premier League 2003–04[18] 0 0 3 0 3 0
Arsenal Premier League 2004–05[19] 0 0 3 0 3 0
Total 0 0 6 0 6 0
Leicester (loan) Championship 2005–06[20] 17 1 2 0 19 1
Total 17 1 2 0 19 1
Derby Championship 2006–07[21] 15 0 5 0 20 0
Total 15 0 5 0 20 0
Millwall (loan) League One 2006–07[21] 6 0 0 0 6 0
Millwall League One 2007–08[22] 16 0 0 0 16 0
Millwall League One 2008–09[23] 1 0 0 0 1 0
Total 23 0 0 0 23 0
Southampton Championship 2008–09[24] 13 0 1 0 14 0
Total 13 0 1 0 14 0
Crystal Palace Championship 2009–10[25] 5 0 1 0 6 0
Total 5 0 1 0 6 0
Kansas City Wizards Major League Soccer 2010[26] 26 3 0 0 26 3
Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer 2011[26] 6 1 0 0 6 1
Total 32 4 0 0 32 4
Chivas USA Major League Soccer 2012[26] 21 0 0 0 21 0
Total 21 0 0 0 21 0
Xanthi Greek Super League 2012-13[27] 12 0 0 0 12 0
Total 12 0 0 0 12 0
Career totals 138 5 15 0 153 5

References

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  1. ^ Chalk, Gary; Holley, Duncan & Bull, David (2013). All the Saints: A Complete Players' Who's Who of Southampton FC. Southampton: Hagiology Publishing. p. 467. ISBN 978-0-9926-8640-6.
  2. ^ "Match Report – Arsenal v Rotherham United – 28 Oct 2003". Arsenal F.C. 25 May 2004. Archived from the original on 10 October 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  3. ^ "Leicester 4-2 Sheff Utd". BBC. 26 November 2005. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Smith ends Foxes stint". football.co.uk. 10 March 2006. Archived from the original on 24 October 2007. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  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.
  7. ^ "Saints sign Smith". Southampton FC. 3 October 2008. Archived from the original on 6 December 2008. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  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.
  10. ^ "Smith Departs Palace". Crystal Palace FC. 25 January 2010. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  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
  18. ^ "Ryan Smith | Football Stats | Arsenal | Season 2003/2004 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  19. ^ "Ryan Smith | Football Stats | Arsenal | Season 2004/2005 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  20. ^ "Ryan Smith | Football Stats | Leicester City | Season 2005/2006 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  21. ^ a b "Ryan Smith | Football Stats | Derby County & Milwall | Season 2006/2007 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  22. ^ "Ryan Smith | Football Stats | Millwall | Season 2007/2008 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  23. ^ "Ryan Smith | Football Stats | Millwall | Season 2008/2009 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  24. ^ "Ryan Smith | Football Stats | Southampton | Season 2008/2009 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  25. ^ "Ryan Smith | Football Stats | Crystal Palace | Season 2009/2010 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  26. ^ a b c mlssoccer. "Ryan Smith | MLSsoccer.com". mlssoccer. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  27. ^ "Ryan Smith | Football Stats | Xanthi | Season 2012/2013 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
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