Connor Smith (footballer, born 1993)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Connor Michael Smith[1] | ||
Date of birth | 18 February 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Mullingar, Ireland | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
Playing position | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Plymouth Argyle | ||
Number | 6 | ||
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 | 10 | (0) |
2016– | Plymouth Argyle | 10 | (1) |
National team‡ | |||
2009 | Republic of Ireland U17 | ||
2011–2012 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 6 | (1) |
2013–2014 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 4 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:22, 8 October 2016 (UTC). |
Connor Michael Smith (born 18 February 1993) is an Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder for League Two side Plymouth Argyle.
Career
Born in Ireland, 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. Despite only playing 11 games for the Dons, Smith joined Plymouth Argyle.[8] He scored his first goal for Plymouth in an EFL Trophy tie against former club AFC Wimbledon on 4 October 2016.[9]
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.
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36588383
- ↑ "AFC Wimbledon 2 Plymouth Argyle 1: Defeat for Pilgrims in EFL Trophy tie". plymouthherald.co.uk. 4 October 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
External links
- Connor Smith career statistics at Soccerbase
- Ireland stats at UEFA
- Connor Smith profile at Soccerway