David Smith (footballer, born 1993)

David Smith

Personal information
Full name	David Smith
Date of birth	1 March 1993
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland
Playing position	Winger
Club information
Current team	Falkirk
Number	17
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–	Falkirk	41	(2)
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 28 February 2016 (UTC). † Appearances (goals) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21 November 2011 (UTC)

David Smith (born 1 March 1993) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Scottish Championship side Falkirk, as a forward.

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 first goal against Edinburgh Derby's rivals 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 can leave Hearts.^[10]

Loan Spell at 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]

Scotland

Smith has represented Scotland at U16, U17, U19 and U21 level.^[18][19]

Career statistics

As of 22 October 2014^[20]

Club statistics

Club	Season	League		Scottish Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		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	0	0	0	0	1	0	29	2
Falkirk	2014–15	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
Career Total		69	3	2	0	3	0	2	0	76	3

References

1. "Under 19 Profile". Retrieved 15 May 2011.
2. "Dundee United v Hearts". BBC News. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
3. "Hat-trick of new deals". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 18 November 2011. Retrieved 18 November 2011.
4. "Hearts start fast-tracking youth players to first team". Scotsman Publications. Edinburgh Evening News. 21 November 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
5. "Trio off on loan". Retrieved 21 November 2011.
6. "Hibernian 2–1 Heart of Midlothian". BBC Sport. 2 January 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
7. "Scottish Premiership: Hearts winger David Smith is sidelined for six weeks with a knee injury". Sky Sports. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
8. "Heart of Midlothian 1–2 Dundee United". BBC Sport. 21 March 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
9. "Six of the best". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 12 May 2014. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
10. "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.
11. "Raith Rovers 3 – 2 Hamilton Academical". SFL. 26 November 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2011.
12. "Duo extend loans". Retrieved 4 January 2012.
13. "Loan Deal Extended". Raith Rovers. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
14. "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.
15. "DAVID SMITH JOINS FROM HEARTS". Falkirk F.C. 1 September 2014. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
16. "FALKIRK 1 QOS 1". Falkirk F.C. 13 September 2014. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
17. "Falkirk 6 - 0 Cowdenbeath". BBC Sport. 25 October 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
18. "David Smith SFA Profile". Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
19. "Hearts youth academy boosts Scotland squads". The Scotsman. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
20. "David Smith Soccerway". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 November 2011.