Jamie Smith (footballer, born 1997) explained

Jamie Smith
Birth Date:25 December 1997
Birth Place:Birmingham, England
Currentclub:Greenville Triumph
Clubnumber:4
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:2010–2016
Youthclubs1:Walsall
Collegeyears1:2017–2018
College1:Limestone Saints
Collegecaps1:37
Collegegoals1:5
Collegeyears2:2019–2021
College2:NC State Wolfpack
Collegecaps2:46
Collegegoals2:5
Years1:2016–2017
Clubs1:Sutton United
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:Hendon (loan)
Caps2:14
Goals2:0
Years3:2018–2021
Clubs3:Asheville City SC
Caps3:33
Goals3:3
Years4:2022–
Clubs4:Greenville Triumph
Caps4:42
Goals4:4
Pcupdate:16 July 2024

Jamie Smith (born 25 December 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Greenville Triumph in the USL League One.

Career

Early career

Smith attended St Francis of Assisi Catholic College, and joined the Walsall academy at the age of 12, playing for the Walsall youth team as a two-year scholar, before being released by the club in 2016.[1] He subsequently signed with National League side Sutton United, making a single league appearance[2] before joining Ryman League Premier Division club Hendon on loan.[3] [4]

College

In 2017, Smith moved to the United States to play college soccer at Limestone University in South Carolina. Here he played two seasons for the Saints, making 37 appearances, scoring five goals and tallying two assists. While at Limestone, Smith was awarded multiple accolades including 2018 Conference Carolinas All-Tournament Team, Second-Team All-Conference Carolinas, Second-Team D2CCA All-Southeast Regio, and First-Team All-Conference Carolinas.[4]

Smith transferred to North Carolina State University in 2019, going on to make 46 appearances with the Wolfpack, scoring five goals, and was named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll on consecutive seasons.[5]

While at college, Smith played for amateur side Asheville City SC, appearing for the club in the NPSL during their 2018 and 2019 seasons, making 21 appearances and scoring a three goals across both seasons.[6] [7] He didn't appear for the team in 2020 due to the season being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He continued with Asheville as they moved to play in the USL League Two, making twelve regular season appearances.[8]

Greenville Triumph

On 16 March 2022, Smith signed with USL League One club Greenville Triumph after a month-long trial.[9] He made his debut for the team on 2 April 2022, starting in a 2–0 loss to Central Valley Fuego.[10]

Personal life

Smith is the son of Dean Smith, who was a former professional footballer and now head coach of Charlotte FC.[11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jamie Smith Signs for Greenville Triumph. Simon. Deeley. March 16, 2022.
  2. Web site: Sutton United | Appearances | Jamie Smith | 2016-2017 | Football Web Pages. www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Hendon | Appearances | Jamie Smith | 2016-2017 | Football Web Pages. www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
  4. Web site: Jamie Smith - Men's Soccer. Limestone University Athletics.
  5. Web site: Jamie Smith - 2021 - Men's Soccer. NC State University Athletics.
  6. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  7. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  8. Web site: Asheville City SC - 2021 Regular Season - Roster - #25 - Jamie Smith - D. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  9. Web site: NC State Defender Signs with Triumph for 2022.
  10. Web site: Match Center | USLLeagueOne.com. www.uslleagueone.com.
  11. Web site: Dean Smith's Aston Villa mad son is living the American dream. Ashley. Preece. October 20, 2021. BirminghamLive.
  12. Web site: Dean Smith's Aston Villa mad son announces first professional contract. Amie. Wilson. March 16, 2022. BirminghamLive.