David Smith (footballer, born 1993)
David Smith (born 1 March 1993) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a right-back or winger for Scottish junior side Syngenta Juniors . Smith has previously played for Heart of Midlothian, Falkirk and Dumbarton, as well as having had two loan spells with Raith Rovers.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | David Smith | ||
Date of birth | 1 March 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
Playing position(s) | Right Back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Syngenta Juniors | ||
Youth career | |||
2003–2011 | Heart of Midlothian | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011–2014 | Heart of Midlothian | 36 | (1) |
2011–2012 | → Raith Rovers (loan) | 8 | (1) |
2012–2013 | → Raith Rovers (loan) | 19 | (1) |
2014–2016 | Falkirk | 41 | (2) |
2016–2018 | Dumbarton | 53 | (1) |
2018– | Stranraer | 33 | (1) |
National team‡ | |||
2008 | Scotland U16 | 5 | (2) |
2009 | Scotland U17 | 7 | (1) |
2011 | Scotland U19 | 2 | (1) |
2012–2013 | Scotland U21 | 4 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:49, 13 May 2019 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23 December 2011 (UTC) |
Club career
Hearts
Smith attended Abronhill High School in Cumbernauld and joined the Hearts youth setup aged 10. A member of Hearts under 19 team[1] Smith made his first team debut as a substitute against Dundee United on 15 May 2011.[2] His performance for the under 19 squad in the early part of the 2011–12 season earned him a new three-year contract extending his stay with the club until 2014.[3]
With Hearts in financial difficulty and wanting to bring through members of their under-19 squad into the first team,[4] Smith was sent on loan to Raith Rovers to gain first team experience.[5]
The 2013–14 season would be darkest time for Smith, as Hearts entered administration and were deducted 15 points ahead of the new season. On 2 January 2014, Smith scored his only goal for Hearts, in a 2–1 loss against Hibernian.[6] During a semi-final match against Inverness CT, Smith fractured his knee in the first half and have to be substituted. After a scan, it announced that Smith would be out for six weeks.[7] Smith would make his return, in a 2–1 loss against Dundee United on 21 March 2014.[8] However, Smith was unable to help the club survive relegation. At the end of the season, Smith signed a contract extension with the club, keeping until 2015.[9]
During his final month at Hearts, Smith lost his first team opportunities following new arrivals and was told he could leave Hearts.[10]
Raith Rovers
On 21 November 2011, Smith joined Scottish First Division side Raith Rovers on a month's loan deal.[5] Making his debut on 26 November 2011 scoring their second goal in a 3–2 win against Hamilton.[11] After six appearances on 4 January 2012, his loan was extended for another month.[12] He returned to Hearts on 30 January 2012.[13] On 31 August 2012, he returned to the club on loan.[14]
Falkirk
On 1 September 2014, Smith moved to Falkirk, signing a two-year contract.[15] He made his debut on 13 September 2014, as Falkirk drew 1–1 with Queen of the South.[16] Smith then scored his first goal and provided two assists, in a 6–0 win over Cowdenbeath on 25 October 2014.[17]
Dumbarton
After leaving Falkirk, Smith signed for Scottish Championship rivals Dumbarton in June 2016.[18] He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–3 draw with Peterhead in July 2016.[19]. After being an ever present for the club, playing in all 43 games of the season, Smith agreed to a new 1 year deal in May 2017[20] Smith was released by the club in May 2018.[21]
Stranraer
Smith signed for Stranraer on 22 May 2018[22]. David then signed for Grangemouth-based Syngenta Juniors on 29 May 2020. He’s currently being sponsor by Syngenta Juveniles Cerebral Palsy FC.
International career
Smith has represented Scotland at under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-21 level.[23][24]
Career statistics
- As of 14:49, 13 May 2019 (UTC)[25]
Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
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App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
Hearts | 2010–11 season | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2011–12 season | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2012–13 season | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
2013–14 season | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 1 | |
2014–15 season | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Total | 36 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 1 | |
Raith Rovers | 2011–12 season | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
2012–13 season | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 1 | |
Total | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 2 | |
Falkirk | 2014–15 season | 26 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 3 |
2015–16 season | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 1 | |
Total | 41 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 4 | |
Dumbarton | 2016–17 season | 36 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 1 |
2017–18 season | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 29 | 1 | |
Total | 53 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 72 | 2 | |
Stranraer | 2018-19 Season | 33 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
Career Total | 190 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 235 | 10 |
References
- "Under 19 Profile". Archived from the original on 1 September 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- "Dundee United v Hearts". BBC News. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- "Hat-trick of new deals". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 18 November 2011. Archived from the original on 20 November 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
- "Hearts start fast-tracking youth players to first team". Scotsman Publications. Edinburgh Evening News. 21 November 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
- "Trio off on loan". Archived from the original on 1 November 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
- "Hibernian 2–1 Heart of Midlothian". BBC Sport. 2 January 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- "Scottish Premiership: Hearts winger David Smith is sidelined for six weeks with a knee injury". Sky Sports. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- "Heart of Midlothian 1–2 Dundee United". BBC Sport. 21 March 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- "Six of the best". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 12 May 2014. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
- "Record FC Hearts: Departure of Smith & Robinson is baffling but is Robbie Neilson freeing up space for more new arrivals". Daily Record. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- "Raith Rovers 3 – 2 Hamilton Academical". SFL. 26 November 2011. Archived from the original on 25 May 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
- "Duo extend loans". Archived from the original on 3 August 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
- "Loan Deal Extended". Raith Rovers. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
- "Transfer Deadline Day Activity at Stark's Park". Raith Rovers. 31 August 2012. Archived from the original on 1 November 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2012.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
- "DAVID SMITH JOINS FROM HEARTS". Falkirk F.C. 1 September 2014. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
- "FALKIRK 1 QOS 1". Falkirk F.C. 13 September 2014. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
- "Falkirk 6 - 0 Cowdenbeath". BBC Sport. 25 October 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- Findlay, Alan (27 June 2016). "Winger confirms deal with gaffer". Dumbarton FC. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
- Barrow, Simon. "SONS BEATEN IN BETFRED ON PENALTIES". Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- Findlay, Alan. "PLAYERS AGREE TERMS WITH GAFFER". Dumbarton Football Club. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- Findaly, Alan (16 May 2018). "Squad update/players released". Dumbarton FC. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- "Stranraer snap up Smith". Stranraer FC. 22 May 2018.
- "David Smith SFA Profile". Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
- "Hearts youth academy boosts Scotland squads". The Scotsman. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- "David Smith Soccerway". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
External links
- David Smith at Soccerbase