Jack Smith (footballer, born 2001) explained

Jack Smith
Fullname:Jack Justin Smith[1]
Birth Date:15 September 2001[2]
Birth Place:Hertford, England
Position:Midfielder[3]
Youthyears1:–2019
Youthclubs1:Stevenage
Years1:2019–2023
Clubs1:Stevenage
Caps1:29
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Braintree Town (loan)
Caps2:9
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Kettering Town (loan)
Caps3:11
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Dartford (loan)
Caps4:31
Goals4:3
Years5:2023
Clubs5:King's Lynn Town
Caps5:20
Goals5:1
Years6:2023–2024
Clubs6:Dartford
Caps6:20
Goals6:0
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Enfield Town
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Club-Update:17:10, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

Jack Justin Smith (born 15 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Enfield Town

Career

Stevenage

Whilst a first-year scholar in the Stevenage youth academy,[4] Smith went on the first team's pre-season tour of Jersey, as well as playing in a number of friendlies ahead of the 2019–20 season.[4] He made his first-team debut as an 81st-minute substitute in a 1–0 home defeat to Bradford City on 20 August 2019.[5] Having made two first-team appearances, Smith signed his first professional contract on 28 August 2019.[4]

The 2020–21 season would ultimately serve as Smith's breakthrough season in terms of regular first-team appearances, playing 30 matches in all competitions. At the end of the season, Smith was named as the club's Young Player of the Year.[6]

Loan spells

Smith was loaned out to National League South club Braintree Town on a one-month deal on 11 January 2020.[7] He made his Braintree debut on the same day.[2] The loan agreement was extended for a further month and Smith made nine appearances for the club during his time there.[2]

Having made eight appearances back at Stevenage during the first half of the 2021–22 season, Smith joined National League North club Kettering Town on loan on 18 February 2022 for the remainder of the season.[8] He made 11 appearances during his time at Kettering before returning to Stevenage.[2]

Smith joined National League South club Dartford on an initial one month loan on 22 September 2022.[9]

King's Lynn Town

On 24 June 2023, Smith signed for King's Lynn Town.[10]

Dartford

On 29 December 2023, Smith signed for Dartford, having played for the club previously the season before on loan.[11]

Enfield Town

On 10 June 2024, Smith signed for Enfield Town.[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
StevenageLeague Two1000001020
League Two250200030300
League Two3000203080
League Two0000000000
Total290202070400
Braintree Town (loan)2019–20National League South9090
Kettering Town (loan)2021–22National League North110110
Dartford (loan)2022–23National League South3134[13] [14] [15] [16] 1354
King's Lynn Town2023–24National League North201001[17] 0211
Dartford2023–24National League South2005[18] [19] 0250
Enfield Town2024–25National League South00000000
Career total120420201711415

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Stevenage . English Football League . 68 . 27 October 2019.
  2. News: Soccerway – Jack Smith. Soccerway. 16 August 2020.
  3. News: Stevenage – Jack Smith – Midfielder. Stevenage F.C.. 16 August 2020.
  4. News: Fernandez & Smith sign pro deals. Stevenage F.C.. 28 August 2019. 17 September 2019.
  5. News: Stevenage 0–1 Bradford City. BBC Sport. 20 August 2019. 17 September 2019.
  6. News: Jack Smith named Young Player of the Year 2020–21. Stevenage F.C.. 13 May 2021. 19 May 2021.
  7. News: Smyth & Smith join Braintree on loan. Stevenage F.C.. 13 January 2020. 16 August 2020.
  8. Web site: Ross Marshall & Jack Smith leave on loan . Stevenage F.C. . 18 February 2022 . 19 February 2022.
  9. News: New signing: Jack Smith. Dartford F.C.. 22 September 2022. 23 September 2022.
  10. News: Welcome, Jack! . King's Lynn Town F.C.. 24 June 2023. 24 June 2023.
  11. News: Jack Smith leaves King's Lynn Town for Dartford. Eastern Daily Press. 29 December 2023. 29 December 2023.
  12. News: Town Seal Deal for Smith. Enfield Town Official Site. 10 June 2024. 10 June 2024.
  13. One appearance in the London Senior Cup
  14. One appearance in the FA Trophy
  15. One appearance and one goal in the Kent Senior Cup
  16. One appearance in the National League South Play-Offs
  17. One appearance in the FA Trophy
  18. Three appearances in the London Senior Cup
  19. Two appearances in the Kent Senior Cup