Scott Smith (footballer, born 1992) explained

Scott Smith
Fullname:Scott Smith
Birth Date:14 January 1992
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland
Position:Left back / Centre back
Youthyears1: –2011
Youthclubs1:Hibernian
Years1:2011–2013
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Clubs1:Hibernian
Years2:2011
Caps2:12
Goals2:0
Clubs2:Brechin City (loan)
Years3:2012
Caps3:6
Goals3:1
Clubs3:East Fife (loan)
Years4:2013
Caps4:19
Goals4:0
Clubs4:Dumbarton (loan)
Years5:2013–2014
Caps5:6
Goals5:0
Clubs5:Dumbarton
Years6:2014–2015
Caps6:26
Goals6:0
Clubs6:East Fife
Nationalyears1:2007–2008
Nationalteam1:Scotland U16
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2008–2009
Nationalteam2:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps2:13
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2010
Nationalteam3:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:20:23, 19 February 2017 (UTC)

Scott Smith (born 14 January 1992) is a Scottish footballer, who played for Hibernian, Brechin City, Dumbarton and East Fife.

Career

Born in Edinburgh,[1] Smith made his debut for Hibernian on 23 August 2011, in the Scottish League Cup second round tie against Berwick Rangers at Easter Road.[2] A few days later, Smith was loaned to Brechin City.[3] Smith signed a new contract with Hibs in June 2012.[4] He played for the Hibs under-20 team during the early part of the 2012–13 season. On 31 August 2012, Smith was loaned to East Fife, initially for one month.[5]

Later in the 2012–13 season, Smith was loaned to First Division club Dumbarton.[6] Towards the end of the season, Smith made an agreement to sign for Dumbarton on a permanent basis from 1 July 2013.[7] After only 6 appearances as a signed player he was released in May 2014.[8] He signed for East Fife in July 2014.[9]

Smith represented the Scotland U16, U17 and U19 teams.[10]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotal
AppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoals
Hibernian2011–120000100010
Brechin City (loan)2011–12120000000120
East Fife (loan)2012–136100000061
Dumbarton (loan)2012–13190000000190
Career total371001000381

Notes and References

  1. http://www.fitbastats.com/hibs/player.php?playerid=1128 Fitbastats entry on Scott Smith
  2. News: Hibs 5–0 Berwick Rangers. Edinburgh Evening News. Johnston Press. 24 August 2011. 24 August 2011.
  3. Web site: City Sign Defender and Winger . brechincity.com . . 26 August 2011 . 27 August 2011 .
  4. News: Hibs kid Scott Smith keen to catch Pat Fenlon's eye . David. Hardie. Edinburgh Evening News. Johnston Press. 26 June 2012. 26 June 2012.
  5. News: Young Duo Loaned to East Fife . hibernianfc.co.uk. Hibernian FC. 31 August 2012 . 31 August 2012.
  6. Web site: SQUAD ADDITION . 2 January 2013 . 2 January 2013 . dumbartonfootballclub.com . Dumbarton FC . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130128091632/http://www.dumbartonfootballclub.com/news/?mode=view&id=4278 . 28 January 2013 .
  7. Web site: Dumbarton sign defender Scott Smith from Hibs . BBC Sport . 15 May 2013 . 15 May 2013.
  8. Web site: Dumbarton Football Club – SMITH RELEASED.
  9. http://spfl.co.uk/news/article/naysmith-signs-two/ Naysmith secures double deal
  10. News: Scottish Communities League Cup: Hibs v Berwick Rangers . Daily Record. Scotland. 23 August 2011. 24 August 2011.