Emile Smith Rowe
{{short description|English footballer (born 2000)}}
{{British barrelled name|Smith Rowe|Rowe}}
{{Use British English|date=December 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2019}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Emile Smith Rowe
| image = Emile Smith Rowe 14092024 (cropped2).jpg
| upright =
| caption = Smith Rowe in 2024
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2000|7|28|df=y}}{{cite web |url=https://www.arsenal.com/academy/players/emile-smith-rowe |title=Emile Smith Rowe |publisher=Arsenal F.C. |access-date=4 October 2018 |archive-date=5 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005135029/https://www.arsenal.com/academy/players/emile-smith-rowe |url-status=live }}
| birth_place = Thornton Heath, London, England
| height = {{convert|1.82|m|order=flip}}{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/14445/Emile-Smith-Rowe/overview |title=Emile Smith Rowe: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=17 August 2019 |archive-date=17 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190817184244/https://www.premierleague.com/players/14445/Emile-Smith-Rowe/overview |url-status=live }}
| position = Attacking midfielder
| currentclub = Fulham
| clubnumber = 32
| youthyears1 = 2010–2018
| youthclubs1 = Arsenal
| years1 = 2018–2024
| clubs1 = Arsenal
| caps1 = 80
| goals1 = 12
| years2 = 2019
| clubs2 = → RB Leipzig (loan)
| caps2 = 3
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2020
| clubs3 = → Huddersfield Town (loan)
| caps3 = 19
| goals3 = 2
| years4 = 2024–
| clubs4 = Fulham
| caps4 = 34
| goals4 = 6
| nationalyears1 = 2015
| nationalteam1 = England U16
| nationalcaps1 = 3
| nationalgoals1 = 1
| nationalyears2 = 2016
| nationalteam2 = England U17
| nationalcaps2 = 11
| nationalgoals2 = 2
| nationalyears3 = 2017
| nationalteam3 = England U18
| nationalcaps3 = 2
| nationalgoals3 = 0
| nationalyears4 = 2018
| nationalteam4 = England U19
| nationalcaps4 = 4
| nationalgoals4 = 1
| nationalyears5 = 2019
| nationalteam5 = England U20
| nationalcaps5 = 1
| nationalgoals5 = 0
| nationalyears6 = 2021−2023
| nationalteam6 = England U21
| nationalcaps6 = 16
| nationalgoals6 = 5
| nationalyears7 = 2021–2022
| nationalteam7 = England
| nationalcaps7 = 3
| nationalgoals7 = 1
| medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's football}}
{{Medal|Country|{{fb|ENG}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|UEFA European Under-21 Championship}}
{{Medal|W|2023 Georgia–Romania|}}
{{MedalCompetition|FIFA U-17 World Cup}}
{{Medal|W|2017 India|}}
{{MedalCompetition|UEFA European Under-17 Championship}}
{{Medal|RU|2017 Croatia|}}
| club-update = 17:01, 25 May 2025 (UTC)
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Emile Smith Rowe (born 28 July 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for {{English football updater|Fulham}} club Fulham and the England national team.
He was a highly regarded youth player at Arsenal, whilst also playing a key part for England in their successful FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign in 2017. Smith Rowe's professional breakthrough came in 2018, as he made an immediate impression at senior level for Arsenal, scoring several times in his first games.
In January, Smith Rowe moved to Bundesliga's RB Leipzig on loan, playing just 3 times due to a recurring groin injury, despite this, the German club lobbied unsuccessfully for a permanent move. In July 2019, Smith Rowe returned to rehab at Arsenal for the first half of the season. In January 2020, Smith Rowe moved to Huddersfield Town on loan, playing a key part in keeping them up in the Championship.
Upon returning from loan, Smith Rowe established himself as a key player for Arsenal under Mikel Arteta. In July 2021, he was given the number 10 shirt vacated by Mesut Özil, and signed a long-term contract. That following season, Smith Rowe scored ten goals in the league, and was shortlisted for the Premier League Young Player of the Season and the PFA Young Player of the Year awards.{{cite web |title=Saka & Smith Rowe up for Young Player of the Year |url=https://www.arsenal.com/pfa-young-player-of-the-year-nominations-vote-awards-shortlist-bukayo-saka-emile-smith-rowe |publisher=Arsenal F.C. |access-date=10 February 2023 |website=Saka & Smith Rowe up for Young Player of the Year }}{{cite news |title=Saka and Smith Rowe make PFA Young Player of the Year shortlist |website= Arseblog |url=https://arseblog.news/2022/06/saka-and-smith-rowe-make-pfa-young-player-of-the-year-shortlist/ |access-date=10 February 2023}}
Smith Rowe has represented every age bracket for England at youth levels. He made his senior debut against Albania on 12 November 2021, in a 5–0 FIFA World Cup qualification victory.
Club career
=Arsenal=
==Early years==
File:Manchester United v Arsenal, 2 December 2021 (20) (Emile Smith Rowe).jpg in 2021.]]
Smith Rowe joined Arsenal's Hale End Academy in 2010 at the age of ten, after playing for South London-based team Glebe.{{cite web|url=http://kentishfootball.co.uk/news/glebe291221|title=Glebe is a shining example of the modern day urban London club, the young players are told from day one that if they are good enough, the skies the limit at this football club, says chairman Rocky McMillan|publisher=Kentish Football|date=29 December 2021|access-date=9 January 2022}} He made his first appearance for the Under-23s in 2016–17, at the age of 16. He continued in the Under-23s during the 2017–18 season, making 10 appearances for the side, recorded 2 assists and 1 goal.{{citation needed|date=February 2021}} He signed his first professional contract with the club on 31 July 2017.{{Cite web|title=Emile Smith Rowe signs professional contract|url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/emile-smith-rowe-signs-professional-contract|access-date=2021-03-27|website=www.arsenal.com |archive-date=9 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109035823/https://www.arsenal.com/news/emile-smith-rowe-signs-professional-contract|url-status=live}}
Smith Rowe signed a new long-term professional contract with Arsenal on 31 July 2018, when he was described by head coach Unai Emery as having "lots of potential".{{cite web|url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/emile-smith-rowe-signs-new-contract|title=Emile Smith Rowe signs new contract|publisher=Arsenal F.C.|date=31 July 2018|access-date=1 August 2018|archive-date=9 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109034113/https://www.arsenal.com/news/emile-smith-rowe-signs-new-contract|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe signs new long-term contract|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11455426/arsenals-emile-smith-rowe-signs-new-long-term-contract|publisher=Sky Sports|date=31 July 2018|access-date=1 September 2018|archive-date=9 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109015132/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11455426/arsenals-emile-smith-rowe-signs-new-long-term-contract|url-status=live}} The length of the contract was not disclosed by Arsenal, but it was reported to be five years.{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/i-was-on-the-beach-last-month-now-ive-scored-for-arsenal-xc3psgw6x|title=Emile Smith Rowe: I was on the beach last month – now I've scored for Arsenal|website=The Times|date=31 July 2018|access-date=1 August 2018|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119172435/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/i-was-on-the-beach-last-month-now-ive-scored-for-arsenal-xc3psgw6x|url-status=live}}
Smith Rowe made his Arsenal first-team competitive debut on 20 September 2018 against Vorskla Poltava in the UEFA Europa League, coming on as a second-half substitute for Alex Iwobi.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45577861|title=Arsenal 4–2 Vorskla Poltava|website=BBC Sport|date=20 September 2018|access-date=21 September 2018|archive-date=2 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602140942/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45577861|url-status=live}} His appearance was the first Arsenal professional debut by a player born in the 2000s.[https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11504362/emile-smith-rowe-gives-arsenal-debut-shirt-to-his-mum Emile Smith Rowe gives Arsenal debut shirt to his mum] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922024425/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11504362/emile-smith-rowe-gives-arsenal-debut-shirt-to-his-mum |date=22 September 2018 }} – Sky Sports. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2018.[https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-starlet-emile-smith-rowe-to-celebrate-with-his-mum-after-making-history-on-debut-a3942396.html Arsenal starlet Emile Smith Rowe to celebrate with his mum after making history on debut] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921230432/https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-starlet-emile-smith-rowe-to-celebrate-with-his-mum-after-making-history-on-debut-a3942396.html |date=21 September 2018 }} – London Evening Standard. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2018. He scored after starting the following Europa League match against Qarabağ in a 3–0 victory for Arsenal, becoming the youngest Arsenal goalscorer in a competitive match since Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in 2011, and the first player born after 2000 to score for the London club.{{Cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gh/news/smith-rowe-becomes-second-youngest-player-to-score-for/19rftnqh5zid41v6depaz84izm|title=Arsenal news: Smith Rowe becomes second-youngest player to score for Arsenal {{!}} Goal.com|access-date=4 October 2018|archive-date=16 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216081530/https://www.goal.com/en-gh/news/smith-rowe-becomes-second-youngest-player-to-score-for/19rftnqh5zid41v6depaz84izm|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://talksport.com/football/429826/emile-smith-rowe-born-this-century-arsenal/|title=Emile Smith Rowe makes history with first Arsenal goal|date=4 October 2018|website=Talksport|access-date=4 October 2018|archive-date=27 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127230206/https://talksport.com/football/429826/emile-smith-rowe-born-this-century-arsenal/|url-status=live}} He scored his first goal at the Emirates in a 2–1 victory over Blackpool in the EFL Cup.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45961337|title=Arsenal 2–1 Blackpool: Gunners go through to set up Tottenham quarter-final|date=31 October 2018|website=BBC Sport |access-date=28 March 2019|archive-date=28 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328221508/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45961337|url-status=live}}
==2018–2020: Loans to RB Leipzig and Huddersfield Town==
On 31 January 2019, he joined RB Leipzig on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.dierotenbullen.com/de/aktuelles/neuigkeiten/Saison_2018_19/Leihe-Emile-Smith-Rowe.html|title=Transfernews: RBL leiht Emile Smith Rowe aus!|language=de|publisher=RB Leipzig|date=31 January 2019|access-date=31 January 2019|archive-date=31 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031160943/https://www.dierotenbullen.com/de/aktuelles/neuigkeiten/Saison_2018_19/Leihe-Emile-Smith-Rowe.html|url-status=live}} After signing, Leipzig discovered that Smith Rowe was not fully recovered from a groin injury.{{cite web|url=http://dailycannon.com/2019/02/ralf-rangnick-sets-targets-for-emile-smith-rowes-injury-recovery-and-team-intergration/|title=Ralf Rangnick sets targets for Emile Smith Rowe's injury recovery and team {{sic|inte|rgration|nolink=y}} |website=Daily Cannon|date=3 February 2019|access-date=5 February 2019|archive-date=28 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028110637/https://dailycannon.com/2019/02/ralf-rangnick-sets-targets-for-emile-smith-rowes-injury-recovery-and-team-intergration/|url-status=live}} Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick said: "He will not be fully training with us in the next two to three weeks". Due to his injury issue, he only played a total of 28 minutes in three substitute appearances during his time at Leipzig.{{Cite web|last=Collings|first=Simon|date=2021-01-08|title=Emile Smith Rowe: Charting the rise of Arsenal's 'Croydon De Bruyne'|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/emile-smith-rowe-arsenal-croydon-de-bruyne-spurs-b761426.html|access-date=2021-01-30|website=www.standard.co.uk |archive-date=7 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210207011539/https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/emile-smith-rowe-arsenal-croydon-de-bruyne-spurs-b761426.html|url-status=live}}
On 10 January 2020, Smith Rowe joined EFL Championship club Huddersfield Town on loan until the end of the 2019–20 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.htafc.com/news/2020/january/loan-emile-smith-rowe-arrives-from-arsenal/|title=LOAN: EMILE SMITH ROWE ARRIVES FROM ARSENAL|publisher=Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|date=10 January 2020|access-date=10 January 2020|archive-date=25 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025140122/https://www.htafc.com/news/2020/january/loan-emile-smith-rowe-arrives-from-arsenal/|url-status=live}} Huddersfield manager Danny Cowley responded to supporters' wishes for Smith Rowe to play more minutes by stating: "We have to be very protective of him which none of us like. I actually boo myself when I take him off, because it's not something I want to do."{{Cite web|last=Wilson|first=Amie|date=2020-07-10|title=Danny Cowley explains decision to take pressure off Smith Rowe|url=https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/players/huddersfield-emile-smith-rowe-decision-18578866|access-date=2020-08-24|website=Football.London|archive-date=22 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822010517/https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/players/huddersfield-emile-smith-rowe-decision-18578866|url-status=live}} On 1 February, Smith Rowe scored his first goal for Huddersfield in a 3–2 league defeat to Fulham.{{Cite news|title=Fulham go third after edging out Terriers |website=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51246230|access-date=2021-02-11|archive-date=21 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021145457/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51246230|url-status=live}} Smith Rowe's performance at Huddersfield caught the eye of many. In particular, in his final home appearance for the club, he scored the winning goal in the 86th minute against West Brom that would eventually help Huddersfield to secure EFL Championship safety.{{Cite news|last=Whittell|first=Ian|date=2020-07-17|title=Emile Smith Rowe sinks West Brom to confirm Leeds United's promotion |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/07/17/emile-smith-rowe-sinks-west-brom-confirm-leeds-uniteds-promotion/|access-date=2021-01-31|issn=0307-1235|archive-date=23 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123172714/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2020/07/17/emile-smith-rowe-sinks-west-brom-confirm-leeds-uniteds-promotion/|url-status=live}}
==2020–2022: First-team breakthrough==
On 29 August 2020, Smith Rowe was named an unused substitute in the 2020 FA Community Shield, in which Arsenal defeated Premier League winners Liverpool 5–4 on penalties after the match finished 1–1 in 90 minutes.{{Cite web|last=Association|first=The Football|title=Arsenal 1–1 Liverpool (5–4 on penalties)|url=http://www.thefa.com/news/2020/aug/29/arsenal-liverpool-mens-fa-community-shield-match-report-290820|access-date=26 March 2021|website=www.thefa.com |archive-date=10 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310001454/https://www.thefa.com/news/2020/aug/29/arsenal-liverpool-mens-fa-community-shield-match-report-290820|url-status=live}} Following his return to Arsenal, Smith Rowe struggled with injuries before returning to fitness in the autumn.{{cite web |url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/team-news-dani-ceballos-and-emile-smith-rowe |title=Dani Ceballos, Emile Smith Rowe return to fitness |publisher=Arsenal FC |access-date=16 January 2021 |date=3 October 2020 |archive-date=21 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121030324/https://www.arsenal.com/news/team-news-dani-ceballos-and-emile-smith-rowe |url-status=live }} Although he performed well in Arsenal's Europa League group fixtures, scoring or assisting in each of his matches, he did not start any of Arsenal's league matches in October or November. Following Arsenal's worst league start in decades,{{cite web |last1=Steel |first1=Andrew |title=Arsenal off to worst league start in 39 years after North London Derby defeat |url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/arsenal-off-to-worst-league-start-in-39-years-after-north-london-/b2rtfqsh9eqg1uf2u4cqwzbo4 |website=Goal.com |access-date=16 January 2021 |date=6 December 2020 |archive-date=22 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122042152/https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/arsenal-off-to-worst-league-start-in-39-years-after-north-london-/b2rtfqsh9eqg1uf2u4cqwzbo4 |url-status=live }} manager Mikel Arteta entrusted Smith Rowe with the number 10 role, replacing Willian on 26 December against London rivals Chelsea, to inspire a 3–1 home win to end the club's poor run of form.{{cite web |title=Arsenal stun Chelsea to end winless streak |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/report?gameId=578513 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=16 January 2021 |date=26 December 2020 |archive-date=21 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121025438/https://www.espn.com/soccer/report?gameId=578513 |url-status=live }} In his next five matches, Smith Rowe recorded three assists and scored a goal in a 2–0 FA Cup victory over Newcastle United.{{Cite news|title=Late goals take Arsenal past Newcastle |website=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55574495|access-date=10 February 2021|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128001541/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55574495|url-status=live}} On 14 March 2021, Smith Rowe played in the North London derby for the first time and delivered a man of the match performance in a 2–1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.{{Cite web |last=Kaynak |first=Kaya |date=14 March 2021 |title=Arsenal player ratings vs Tottenham as Tierney and Smith Rowe step up |url=https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-player-ratings-vs-tottenham-20151059 |access-date=14 March 2021 |website=Football.London |archive-date=14 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314184825/https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arsenal-player-ratings-vs-tottenham-20151059|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Arsenal 2–1 Tottenham: Gunners fight back to dent 10-man Spurs' top-four Premier League hopes |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12245999/arsenal-2-1-tottenham-gunners-fight-back-to-dent-10-man-spurs-top-four-premier-league-hopes |access-date=14 March 2021 |website=Sky Sports |archive-date=22 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722174943/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12245999/arsenal-2-1-tottenham-gunners-fight-back-to-dent-10-man-spurs-top-four-premier-league-hopes|url-status=live}} On 9 May, Smith Rowe scored his first Premier League goal in a 3–1 home win over West Bromwich Albion.{{cite news |last=Bysouth |first=Alex |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56960423 |title=Arsenal 3–1 West Bromwich Albion: Baggies relegated after defeat |website=BBC Sport |date=9 May 2021 |access-date=9 May 2021 |archive-date=9 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509123814/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56960423 |url-status=live }} On 12 May, Smith Rowe scored the only goal in an away win over Chelsea, sealing the Gunners' first win at Stamford Bridge in nearly 10 years and Arsenal's first league double over the Blues since 2004.{{Cite news |last=Rose |first=Gary |title=Chelsea 0–1 Arsenal: Emile Smith Rowe scores to give Gunners victory |website=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56990160 |date=12 May 2021 |access-date=12 May 2021 |archive-date=19 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519202112/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56990160 |url-status=live }}
On 22 July 2021, Smith Rowe ended months of speculation by signing a long-term deal with the club, reported to be a five-year contract.[https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jul/22/emile-smith-rowe-commits-future-to-arsenal-by-signing-new-contract Emile Smith Rowe commits future to Arsenal by signing new contract]. The Guardian. 22 Jul 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021. He was also handed the number 10 shirt for the new season, previously vacated by Mesut Özil. The fans wholeheartedly embraced him, often chanting his and Bukayo Saka's names to the tune of 'Rocking All Over the World' by Status Quo.{{cite web|date=24 May 2023|title =5 Arsenal Players Who Could Be Set For Bigger Roles Under Mikel Arteta Next Season|url=https://footballexpress.co.uk/5-arsenal-players-who-could-be-set-for-bigger-roles-under-mikel-arteta-next-season/|website= FootballExpress.co.uk}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/emile-smith-rowe-signs-new-long-term-deal |title=Emile Smith Rowe signs new long-term deal |access-date=22 July 2021 |archive-date=22 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722174946if_/https://www.arsenal.com/news/emile-smith-rowe-signs-new-long-term-deal |url-status=live }} On 26 September, Smith Rowe scored a goal and recorded an assist in a 3–1 win over rivals Tottenham. In November, Smith Rowe scored three goals in three consecutive league matches, scoring in Arsenal's 3–1 win over Aston Villa on 22 October,{{Cite news|title=Arsenal hit three past lacklustre Villa |website=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58921467|access-date=9 November 2021}} their 2–0 victory over Leicester City on 30 October,{{Cite news|title=Resurgent Arsenal win at Leicester |website=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59019332|access-date=9 November 2021}} and the only goal in a 1–0 win over Watford on 7 November.{{Cite news|title=Arsenal players lacked respect – Ranieri |website=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59107413|access-date=9 November 2021}}
On 5 December 2021, Smith Rowe would score his 5th league goal of the season in a 3–2 away defeat against Manchester United,{{Cite news|title=Ronaldo passes 800 goals in Man Utd win|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59411776|access-date=2022-02-22}} later coming off injured with a tight groin which sidelined him for several matches.{{Cite web|title=Team news: Leno, Smith Rowe, Xhaka|url=https://www.arsenal.com/team-news-arsenal-premier-league-smith-rowe-xhaka-injury|access-date=2022-02-22|website=www.arsenal.com|language=en}} He would later make his return from injury with a substitute appearance against West Ham on 15 December, scoring in a 2–0 win at the Emirates.{{Cite news|title=Arsenal overtake West Ham to go fourth|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59573768|access-date=2022-02-22}} Smith Rowe would again go on to score as a substitute in the following league games against Leeds United and Norwich City.{{Cite news|title=Martinelli double helps Arsenal win at Leeds|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59618480|access-date=2022-02-22}}{{Cite news|title=Arsenal ease past struggling Norwich|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59403659|access-date=2022-02-22}}
On 19 February 2022, Smith Rowe scored the opening goal against Brentford in a 2–1 home win.{{Cite news|title=Arsenal beat Bees for top-four boost|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/60357472|access-date=2022-02-23}} The goal, his tenth of the 2021–22 season, made him the first Hale End graduate since Cesc Fàbregas in 2009–10 to hit double figures in a season.{{Cite web|date=2022-02-20|title=Arsenal adulation 'surreal' for Emile Smith Rowe as young Gunner fires 10th goal|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/bukayo-saka-emile-smith-rowe-arsenal-brentford-emirates-stadium-b2019122.html|access-date=2022-02-23|website=The Independent|language=en}}
==2022–2024: Limited opportunities==
At the start of the 2022–23 season, Smith Rowe struggled with a groin injury. He had surgery to fix the problem and was unable to play for the first half of the season.{{Cite web|date=2022-09-30|title=Arsenal hoping that Emile Smith Rowe is back to full fitness before new year|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3644194/2022/09/30/emile-smith-rowe-arsenal-return/|website=The Athletic|language=en}} He recovered, and was included in the squad in the latter half of the season.{{citation needed|date=September 2023}}
On 4 March 2023, he came on in the first half against Bournemouth for the injured Leandro Trossard and provided an assist for Thomas Partey. Smith Rowe would himself be replaced by Reiss Nelson, who scored the winning goal in the 97th minute as Arsenal recovered from going 2–0 down to win 3–2.{{cite web|url=https://www.arsenal.com/fixture/arsenal/2023-Mar-04/arsenal-3-2-bournemouth-match-report|title=Report: Arsenal 3–2 Bournemouth|first=Jonathon|last=Rogers|publisher=Arsenal F.C.|date=4 March 2023|access-date=19 September 2023}} Smith Rowe struggled with injury throughout the 2022-23 season, making just 12 league appearances as the Gunners finished Premier League runners-up to Manchester City.
On 6 August 2023, Smith Rowe made his first appearance of the 2023–24 season, coming on as a late substitute during Arsenal's victory over Manchester City in the 2023 FA Community Shield. Later that month, Smith Rowe was subject to a transfer enquiry from London rivals Chelsea.{{Cite news |author=Nizaar Kinsella |author2=George Flood |date=2023-08-29 |title=Arsenal insist Smith Rowe not for sale amid Chelsea transfer interest |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/emile-smith-rowe-chelsea-fc-arsenal-transfer-news-b1103566.html |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=Evening Standard |language=en}} However, Arsenal insisted that Smith Rowe was not for sale, with club manager Mikel Arteta confirming in a press conference that Arsenal had no intention of selling Smith Rowe, despite his limited playing opportunities.{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-09-01 |title=Mikel Arteta clarifies Emile Smith Rowe's situation amid Chelsea transfer links |url=https://talksport.com/football/1552614/emile-smith-rowe-arsenal-mikel-arteta-chelsea/ |access-date=2024-04-06 |website=talkSPORT |language=en-gb}}
Smith Rowe made his 100th first-team appearance for Arsenal on 27 September 2023 in their 1–0 win at Brentford in the EFL Cup. It was his first start for the club since May 2022.{{cite news|url=https://www.arsenal.com/fixture/arsenal/2023-Sep-27/brentford-arsenal-match-report|title=Report: Brentford 0–1 Arsenal|first=Stephen|last=Wright|publisher=Arsenal F.C.|date=27 September 2023|access-date=27 September 2023}} On 28 October 2023, Smith Rowe made his first Premier League start of the season in Arsenal's 5–0 home win over Sheffield United, assisting teammate Eddie Nketiah in the 58th minute, helping him complete a hat-trick.{{Cite web |title=Arsenal 5–0 Sheffield Utd |url=https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1729220/Live/England-Premier-League-2023-2024-Arsenal-Sheffield-United |website=whoscored.com}} His next start for Arsenal came in a 2–0 win against Luton Town on 3 April 2024, where he was named man of the match after being integral in the creation of both Arsenal's goals.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-06 |title=Man of the match: Smith Rowe on what inspired him. |url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/man-match-smith-rowe-what-inspired-him |access-date=2024-04-06 |publisher=Arsenal F.C. |language=en}}
=Fulham=
On 2 August 2024, Smith Rowe joined Fulham on a 5-year contract for a club-record reported fee of £27 million with £7 million in potential add-ons.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2024/august/02/fulham-sign-smith-rowe/|title=Fulham Sign Smith Rowe|date=2 August 2024|publisher=Fulham F.C.}}{{Cite news |last=Roché |first=Art de |title=Smith Rowe completes Fulham move |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5657662/2024/08/02/emile-smith-rowe-fulham-arsenal-transfer/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}} On 16 August, he made his debut for the club in a 1–0 loss against Manchester United in the league.{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5705916/2024/08/17/manchester-united-fulham-smith-rowe/ |title=Marco Silva's post-Palhinha midfield is yet to take shape at Fulham|work=The New York Times|date=16 August 2024 }} On 24 August, he scored on his home debut for the club in a 2–1 win against Leicester City. {{cite web |date=24 August 2024 |title=Emile Smith Rowe scores on home debut as Fulham see off Leicester |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/aug/24/fulham-leicester-premier-league-match-report |work=The Guardian}} On 14 September, he assisted Raul Jimenez in a 1-1 draw against West Ham United. {{cite web |date=14 September 2024 |title=Emile Smith Rowe assists Raul Jimenez On 14 September |url=https://www.premierleague.com/match/115861 |work=Premier League}} On 21 September, he scored in a 3-1 win against Newcastle United. {{cite web |date=21 September 2024 |title= Emile Smith Rowe scores in a 3-1 victory against Newcastle United |url=https://www.premierleague.com/match/115870 |work=Premier League}} On 26 October, he assisted Alex Iwobi in a 1-1 draw against Everton F.C.. {{cite web |date=26 October 2024 |title= Emile Smith Rowe asissts Alex Iwobi on 26 October |url=https://www.premierleague.com/match/11513 |work=Premier League}} On 9 November, he scored in a 2-0 win against Crystal Palace. {{cite web |date=9 November 2024 |title= Emile Smith Rowe scores in a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace |url=https://www.premierleague.com/match/11530 |work=Premier League}} On 18 January 2025, he scored in 2-0 win against Leicester City. {{cite web |date= 18 January 2025 |title= Emile Smith Rowe scores in a 2-0 victory against Leicester City |url=https://www.premierleague.com/match/116042 |work=Premier League}} On 15 February, he scored in a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest. {{cite web |date= 15 February 2025 |title= Emile Smith Rowe scores in a 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest |url=https://www.premierleague.com/match/116070 |work=Premier League}}
International career
Smith Rowe has been capped by England at U16, U17, U18 and U19 level whilst progressing through the ranks at Arsenal's academy.[https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/emile-smith-rowe-arsenal-atletico-12854367 Arsenal wonderkid profiled after scoring stunner against Atletico Madrid] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921230318/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/emile-smith-rowe-arsenal-atletico-12854367 |date=21 September 2018 }} – Daily Mirror. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2018. In April 2017, Smith Rowe was included in the squad for the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[http://www.thefa.com/home/news/2017/apr/27/england-squad-uefa-european-u17s-championship-finals-steve-cooper-280417/ U17s' Euro squad announced] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401184250/http://www.thefa.com/home/news/2017/apr/27/england-squad-uefa-european-u17s-championship-finals-steve-cooper-280417/ |date=1 April 2019 }} – The Football Association. 28 April 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2018. He came off the bench in the semi-final match against Turkey[http://www.thefa.com/news/2017/may/16/turkey-v-england-u17s-report-160517 Young Lions reach European under-17 championship final] – The Football Association. 16 May 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2018. but did not play in the final as England were defeated on penalties by Spain.[http://www.thefa.com/news/2017/may/19/spain-v-england-u17-report-190517 Young Lions beaten on penalties in UEFA Euro U17 championship final] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628045458/http://www.thefa.com/news/2017/may/19/spain-v-england-u17-report-190517 |date=28 June 2017 }} – The Football Association. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2018. In October, he was part of the squad that won the U-17 World Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46800068|title=England's U17 World Cup winners – where are they now?|date=17 January 2019|access-date=17 January 2019|author=Shamoon Hafez|website=BBC Sport|archive-date=18 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190118191903/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46800068|url-status=live}}[https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-news-emile-smith-rowe-goal-video-vs-atletico-madrid-pre-season-world-cup-who-is-he-a8465876.html Emile Smith Rowe admits first Arsenal goal topped winning the World Cup with England after announcing his arrival] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216081516/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/arsenal-news-emile-smith-rowe-goal-video-vs-atletico-madrid-pre-season-world-cup-who-is-he-a8465876.html |date=16 December 2019 }} – The Independent. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2018. He scored in the group stage against Iraq[https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=275931/match=300394716/match-report.html England stay perfect in Kolkata] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181121203805/https://www.fifa.com/u17worldcup/matches/round=275931/match=300394716/match-report.html |date=21 November 2018 }} – FIFA. 14 October 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2018. and provided an assist for Rhian Brewster to score against Brazil in the semi-finals.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41749649 Under-17 World Cup semi-final: Brazil 1–3 England] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190814204743/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41749649 |date=14 August 2019 }} – BBC Sport. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2018.
In October 2018, Smith Rowe scored for the England under-19 team against Portugal.[http://www.thefa.com/news/2018/oct/11/england-u19s-portugal-report-111018 There was an impressive win for Keith Downing's Young Lions in Portugal on Thursday] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323195011/http://www.thefa.com/news/2018/oct/11/england-u19s-portugal-report-111018 |date=23 March 2019 }} – The Football Association. 11 October 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2018. On 14 November 2019, Smith Rowe made a goalscoring debut for the England under-20 team during a 4–0 win away to Portugal in the Under 20 Elite League.[http://www.thefa.com/news/2019/nov/14/england-mu20s-portugal-report-141119] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116225341/http://www.thefa.com/news/2019/nov/14/england-mu20s-portugal-report-141119|date=16 November 2019}} – The Football Association. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2019. On 15 March 2021, Smith Rowe received his first England U21 call up as part of the Young Lions squad for the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.[https://www.thefa.com/news/2021/mar/15/england-mens-under-21-squad-named-for-euro-group-stage-20210315] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210329144434/https://www.thefa.com/news/2021/mar/15/england-mens-under-21-squad-named-for-euro-group-stage-20210315|date=29 March 2021}} – The Football Association. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021. He made his debut in the opening game of the tournament, a 1–0 loss to Switzerland on 25 March.{{Cite web|title=England U21 0–1 Switzerland U21: Swiss grab deserved win over Young Lions in Euro U21 Championship opener|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12182/12256328/england-u21-0-1-switzerland-u21-swiss-grab-deserved-win-over-young-lions-in-euro-u21-championship-opener|access-date=2021-03-25|website=Sky Sports |archive-date=25 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325210304/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12182/12256328/england-u21-0-1-switzerland-u21-swiss-grab-deserved-win-over-young-lions-in-euro-u21-championship-opener|url-status=live}}
Smith Rowe received his first call up to the England senior team in November 2021 for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Albania and San Marino.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59212282 |title=Emile Smith Rowe: Arsenal forward called up to England squad for World Cup qualifiers |website=BBC Sport |date=8 November 2021 |access-date=9 November 2021}} He made his debut as a 77th-minute substitute for Raheem Sterling in the 5–0 victory over Albania.{{cite web |last1=McNulty |first1=Phil |title=England 5 Albania 0 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59172458 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=13 November 2021 |date=12 November 2021}} Smith Rowe scored his first international goal in the 58th minute of England's 10–0 away win against San Marino on 15 November 2021.{{cite web|url= https://englandfootball.org/2021/11/15/perfect-ten-as-england-reach-qatar/|title=Perfect Ten as England Reach Qatar|date=15 November 2021|work=EnglandFootball.org|access-date=19 November 2021}}
On 14 June 2023, Smith Rowe was included in the England U21 squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. England emerged as champions with their 1–0 victory over Spain U21s in the final where he was named as a starter.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=14 June 2023|title=England MU21s squad named for EURO Finals|url=https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2023/Jun/14/england-mens-under-21s-squad-named-for-uefa-u21-euro-finals-20231406|access-date=26 June 2023|website=England Football}}
Style of play
Arsenal's former head of academy recruitment, Steve Morrow, described Smith Rowe to be "very direct, always looked forward, had a lovely touch, very clever in possession. He is always full of energy and work rate, and come alive on the ball." In his weekly Team of the Week column, Garth Crooks said "this boy is a Rolls Royce of a midfielder. I'm surprised he doesn't work in the fashion industry as this boy can thread the ball through the eye of a needle".{{Cite news |date=2021-01-08|title=Emile Smith Rowe's emergence adds new creative dimension for Arsenal|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jan/08/emile-smith-rowe-emergence-adds-new-creative-dimension-for-arsenal-mikel-arteta|access-date=2021-01-30|newspaper=The Guardian |archive-date=29 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129114818/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jan/08/emile-smith-rowe-emergence-adds-new-creative-dimension-for-arsenal-mikel-arteta|url-status=live}} Mark Hudson, the former first-team coach at Huddersfield Town, was also impressed by Smith Rowe, "He drifts past people. He does not look quick but he is and it is with the ball which is brilliant. He naturally glides across the ground and he takes the ball in his stride. He has good vision and a good understanding of the game.".{{Cite news |title=Emile Smith Rowe at Huddersfield: Key to Arsenal breakthrough explained|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12192429/emile-smith-rowe-at-huddersfield-key-to-arsenal-breakthrough-explained|access-date=2021-01-31|work=Sky Sports |archive-date=30 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210130215432/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/12192429/emile-smith-rowe-at-huddersfield-key-to-arsenal-breakthrough-explained|url-status=live}}
Personal life
Smith Rowe was born in Croydon, England, to parents Leslie Rowe and Fiona Smith. His father, Leslie, worked in foster care service for Islington Council, whilst his mother worked in social care. Smith Rowe has expressed the influence his father has had on him as a role-model, and that he played a key role in teaching him about kindness and giving back. He said in an interview, "I think it's very important that I give back and try to emulate what he [Emile's father] has done".{{Cite web |title=Emile Smith Rowe - Biography |url=https://goal90.com/biography/emile-smith-rowe-childhood-story-biography/ |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=www.goal90.com |language=en-GB}}
He is of Jamaican descent through his father, and Malaysian descent through his maternal grandmother, who is from Rembau, Negeri Sembilan.{{cite news |title=England football player Smith Rowe says his grandmother is from Rembau |url=https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2024/06/1069968/england-football-player-smith-rowe-says-his-grandmother-rembau |publisher=New Straits Times |date=29 June 2024}}
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|match played 25 May 2025}}
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|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition | ||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|Club
!rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes FA Cup}} !colspan="2"|League cup{{efn|Includes EFL Cup}} !colspan="2"|Europe !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="4"|Arsenal U21
|colspan="3"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 1{{efn|name="EFLT"}} | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 2019–20
|colspan="3"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 2{{efn|name="EFLT"}} | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| 2020–21
|colspan="3"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 1{{efn|name="EFLT"|Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy}} | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| colspan="2"|Total
!colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||4||1||4||1 | ||||||||||||
| rowspan="7"|Arsenal
|2018–19{{soccerbase season|113376|2018|access-date=1 October 2021}} |0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4{{efn|name="UEL"|Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League}} | 2 | colspan="2"|— | 6 | 3 | ||
| 2019–20{{soccerbase season|113376|2019|access-date=1 October 2021}}
|Premier League |2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3{{efn|name="UEL"}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2020–21{{soccerbase season|113376|2020|access-date=1 October 2021}}
|Premier League |20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11{{efn|name="UEL"}} | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 4 | |
| 2021–22{{soccerbase season|113376|2021|access-date=27 December 2022}}
|Premier League |33 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 37 | 11 | |||
| 2022–23{{soccerbase season|113376|2022|access-date=27 December 2022}}
|Premier League |12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1{{efn|name="UEL"}} | 0 | colspan="2"|— | 14 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24{{soccerbase season|113376|2023|access-date=27 December 2022}}
|Premier League |13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3{{efn|name=UCL|Appearances in UEFA Champions League}} | 0 | 1{{efn|name="FACS"|Appearance in Community Shield}} | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total
!80||12||3||1||9||2||22||3||1||0||115||18 | ||||||||||||
| RB Leipzig (loan)
|3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 3 | 0 | ||||
| Huddersfield Town (loan)
|19 | 2 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 19 | 2 | |||||
| Fulham
|2024–25{{soccerbase season|113376|2024|access-date=16 August 2024}} |Premier League |34 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | colspan="2"|— | colspan="2"|— | 40 | 6 | |||
| colspan="3"|Career total
!136||20||7||1||11||2||22||3||5||1||181||27 |
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=International=
{{updated|match played 29 March 2022}}{{NFT player |id=84662 |name=Emile Smith Rowe |access-date=19 April 2022}}
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| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="2"|England
|2021 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| colspan="2"|Total||3||1 |
{{updated|match played 29 March 2022}}
:England score listed first, score column indicates score after each Smith Rowe goal
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!scope="col"|Date !scope="col"|Venue !scope="col"|Cap !scope="col"|Opponent !scope="col"|Score !scope="col"|Result !scope="col"|Competition !scope="col" class="unsortable"|{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} | ||||||||
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| align="center"|1 | 15 November 2021 | San Marino Stadium, Serravalle, San Marino | align="center"|2 | {{fb|SMR}} | align="center"|7–0 | align="center"|10–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | align="center"|{{cite web |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2021/11/15/europe/wc-qualifying-europe/san-marino/england/3430238/ |title=San Marino vs. England 0–10: Summary |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=15 November 2021}} |
Honours
Arsenal
- FA Community Shield: 2020,{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53871874 |title=Arsenal 1–1 Liverpool |first=Emma |last=Sanders |website=BBC Sport |date=29 August 2020 |access-date=31 August 2020 |archive-date=29 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200829230951/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53871874 |url-status=live }} 2023{{cite news |date=6 August 2023 |title=Arsenal 1–1 Manchester City (4–1 on pens): Gunners win shootout to secure Community Shield |first=Gary |last=Rose |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66352143 |access-date=6 August 2023 |website=BBC Sport}}
England U17
- FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2017{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46800068 |title=England's U17 World Cup winners – where are they now? |date=17 January 2019 |access-date=17 January 2019 |first=Shamoon |last=Hafez |website=BBC Sport |archive-date=18 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190118191903/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46800068 |url-status=live }}
England U21
References
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External links
- [https://www.fulhamfc.com/players/emile-smith-rowe Profile] at the Fulham F.C. website
- [https://www.englandfootball.com/mens-senior-team/squad/emile-smith-rowe Profile] at the Football Association website
- {{UEFA player}}
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