Ryan Smith (footballer)
{{short description|English footballer}}
{{BLP sources|date=June 2024}}
{{Use British English|date=August 2011}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2021}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Ryan Smith
| image = RyanSmith02 (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Smith in 2006
| fullname = Ryan Craig Matthew Smith
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=9}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|11|10|df=y}}
| birth_place = Islington, England
| position = Midfielder
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 =
| years1 = 2003–2006
| clubs1 = Arsenal
| caps1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2005–2006
| clubs2 = → Leicester City (loan)
| caps2 = 17
| goals2 = 1
| years3 = 2006–2007
| clubs3 = Derby County
| caps3 = 15
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2006–2007
| clubs4 = → Millwall (loan)
| caps4 = 6
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2007–2009
| clubs5 = Millwall
| caps5 = 17
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2008–2009
| clubs6 = Southampton
| caps6 = 13
| goals6 = 0
| years7 = 2009–2010
| clubs7 = Crystal Palace
| caps7 = 5
| goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2010–2011
| clubs8 = Sporting Kansas City
| caps8 = 32
| goals8 = 4
| years9 = 2012
| clubs9 = Chivas USA
| caps9 = 21
| goals9 = 0
| years10 = 2013
| clubs10 = Skoda Xanthi
| caps10 = 12
| goals10 = 0
| totalcaps = 138
| totalgoals = 5
| nationalyears1 = 2002
| nationalteam1 = England U16
| nationalcaps1 = 6
| nationalgoals1 = 2
| nationalyears2 = 2003
| nationalteam2 = England U17
| nationalcaps2 = 3
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 2004–2005
| nationalteam3 = England U18
| nationalcaps3 = 2
| nationalgoals3 = 1
| nationalyears4 = 2004–2006
| nationalteam4 = England U19
| nationalcaps4 = 6
| nationalgoals4 = 1
| nationalyears5 = 2004–2006
| nationalteam5 = England U20
| nationalcaps5 = 3
| nationalgoals5 = 0
}}
Ryan Craig Matthew Smith (born 10 November 1986){{cite book |last1=Chalk |first1=Gary |last2=Holley |first2=Duncan |last3=Bull |first3 =David |name-list-style=amp |title=All the Saints: A Complete Players' Who's Who of Southampton FC| year=2013| location=Southampton |publisher=Hagiology Publishing|isbn=978-0-9926-8640-6|page=467}} 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.
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.{{cite web
|url = http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/match-report-arsenal-v-rotherham-united-28-oct-2003
|title = Match Report – Arsenal v Rotherham United – 28 Oct 2003
|publisher = Arsenal F.C.
|date = 25 May 2004
|accessdate = 22 December 2014
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20141010141814/http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/match-report-arsenal-v-rotherham-united-28-oct-2003
|archivedate = 10 October 2014
}} 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.{{cite news
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4448502.stm
|title=Leicester 4-2 Sheff Utd
|publisher=BBC
|date=26 November 2005
|accessdate=12 December 2016}} He returned to Arsenal on 10 March 2006.{{cite web |url=http://www.football.co.uk/leicester_city/smith_ends_foxes_stint_223845.shtml |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071024185045/http://www.football.co.uk/leicester_city/smith_ends_foxes_stint_223845.shtml |archivedate=24 October 2007 |title=Smith ends Foxes stint |publisher= football.co.uk|date=10 March 2006 |accessdate=12 October 2013}}
=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.{{cite web | title=RYAN'S MAN FOR LIONS| work=Daily Mirror | url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/ryans-man-for-lions-708125 | date=2 April 2007| accessdate=30 October 2013 }} In July 2007 Millwall paid £150,000 for Smith, who signed a two-year contract with the club.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6253552.stm |title= Millwall tie up Rams winger Smith|publisher=BBC |date=5 July 2007 | accessdate=30 October 2013}}
=Southampton=
On 3 October 2008, he joined Southampton initially on a three-month loan.{{cite web |url=http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/articles/article.php?page_id=10693 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081206013910/http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/articles/article.php?page_id=10693 |archivedate=6 December 2008 |title=Saints sign Smith |publisher= Southampton FC|date=3 October 2008 |accessdate=12 October 2013}} The transfer became permanent on 1 January 2009, when Smith signed a 6-month contract.{{cite web |url=http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/articles/article.php?page_id=11161 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090101204246/http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/articles/article.php?page_id=11161 |archivedate=1 January 2009 |title= Smith deal sealed |publisher= Southampton FC|date=31 December 2008 |accessdate=12 October 2013}} He was released by Southampton on 2 May 2009.
=Crystal Palace=
On 26 August 2009, he signed a contract with Crystal Palace.{{cite web|url=http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Breaking-news-Smith-completes-Eagles-switch/story-11359105-detail/story.html|title=Breaking news: Smith completes Eagles switch|publisher=croydonadvertiser.co.uk|date=26 August 2009|accessdate=12 October 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923211316/http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Breaking-news-Smith-completes-Eagles-switch/story-11359105-detail/story.html|archivedate=23 September 2015}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.cpfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10323~1932045,00.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308211116/http://www.cpfc.co.uk/page/News/0,,10323~1932045,00.html |archivedate=8 March 2012 |title=Smith Departs Palace |publisher= Crystal Palace FC|date=25 January 2010 |accessdate=12 October 2013}}
=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.{{cite web |url=http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10417~1945234,00.html |title=Grimsby Town | News | Latest News | Latest News | Town Beaten by Tigers |website=www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322131015/http://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10417~1945234,00.html |archive-date=22 March 2012 |url-status=usurped}} On 2 February 2010, it was reported that Smith would join Kansas City Wizards on trial during their preseason training camp in Arizona,[http://www.backpost.net/2010/02/ryan-smith-joins-wizards-in-arizona.html The Back Post: Ryan Smith joins Wizards in Arizona] and on 2 March he signed a two-year deal with the club.[http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_5998969,00.html Smith agrees MLS deal] 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.soccerbyives.net/2011/07/mid-day-ticker-smith-on-trial-in-spain-spurs-not-into-selling-modric-and-more.html|title = Private Site}} 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.{{cite web| url = http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/11/21/sporting-trade-smith-chivas-usa-supplemental-picks| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111124003218/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/11/21/sporting-trade-smith-chivas-usa-supplemental-picks| archive-date = 2011-11-24| title = Sporting deal Smith to Chivas USA for supplemental picks {{!}} MLSsoccer.com}}
=Xanthi=
Smith signed with Greek club Skoda Xanthi on 29 December 2012.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thegoatparade.com/2012/12/28/3813252/ryan-smith-to-skoda-xanthi-john-valencia-rumored-to-be-leaving-chivas|title=Smith Signs with Xanthi; Valencia Rumored Out|work=The Goat Parade |date=28 December 2012 |last1=Rodriguez |first1=Alicia }}
Career statistics
References
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External links
- {{MLS player|ryan-smith}}
- {{Soccerbase}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Ryan}}
Category:Footballers from the London Borough of Islington
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