Connor Smith (footballer, born 1993)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Connor Michael Smith[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 18 February 1993 | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | AFC Wimbledon | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2010 | Mullingar Athletic A.F.C | ||
| 2010–2012 | Watford | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2011–2016 | Watford | 8 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → Wealdstone (loan) | 23 | (3) |
| 2014 | → Gillingham (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Stevenage (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2016– | AFC Wimbledon | 9 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2009 | Republic of Ireland U17 | ||
| 2011–2012 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 6 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 4 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:52, 30 April 2016 (UTC). | |||
Connor Michael Smith (born 18 February 1993) is an Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder for League Two side AFC Wimbledon.
Career
Born in Mullingar, Smith came to prominence in 2010, finishing as runner-up to Ben Greenhalgh on the television show Football's Next Star.[2] He joined the academy setup at Watford later that year in May, signing a two-year apprenticeship.
In November 2011, Smith joined Isthmian League side Wealdstone on loan until January 2012, along with Britt Assombalonga.[3] In January, the loan was extended for a further two months after the club had remained unbeaten.[4]
Smith signed his first professional contract with Watford in May 2012.[5] His professional debut for Watford came on 18 August 2012, in a 3–2 victory over Crystal Palace in the Football League Championship, replacing Sean Murray as a substitute.On 8 January 2014, Smith signed on loan for Gillingham until the end of the 2013–14 season.[6]
On 1 September 2015, Smith signed for League Two side Stevenage on an initial month loan.[7] Smith left Watford on 21 January 2016 after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent. The next day Smith signed a permanent contract with AFC Wimbledon.
References
- ↑ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 25. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ↑ "Smith targets Wembley final appearance". Watford Observer. 2012-03-04. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ "Watford pair Connor Smith and Britt Assombalonga have joined Wealdstone on loan". Watford Observer. 2011-11-24. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ "Smith and Assombalonga extend Stones loan". Vital Football. 2012-01-04. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ "Watford boss Sean Dyche stresses that is it only the start for youngsters offered professional contracts". Watford Observer. 2012-04-22. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ↑ "Gills Land Championship Midfielder". Gillingham FC. 8 January 2014.
- ↑ "Connor Smith and Jack Jebb join Stevenage". BBC Sport. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
External links
- Connor Smith career statistics at Soccerbase
- Ireland stats at UEFA
- Connor Smith profile at Soccerway
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