Tom Smith (footballer, born 2002) explained

Tom Smith
Birth Date:30 January 2002
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Colchester United
Clubnumber:12
Youthclubs1:Arsenal
Years1:2020–2023
Clubs1:Arsenal
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Dover Athletic (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Welling United (loan)
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2022
Clubs4:Bromley (loan)
Caps4:13
Goals4:0
Years5:2023
Clubs5:Colchester United (loan)
Caps5:6
Goals5:0
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Colchester United
Caps6:3
Goals6:0
Club-Update:18:11, 29 November 2023 (UTC)

Tom Smith (born 30 January 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays for club Colchester United as a goalkeeper.

Career

Smith began his career with Arsenal, and spent time on loan at non-league clubs Dover Athletic, Welling United and Bromley, before moving on loan to Colchester United in January 2023,[1] [2] as a backup to first choice goalkeeper Kieran O'Hara.[3] He made his professional debut on 10 April 2023,[4] and kept clean sheets in his first three games.[5]

He was released by Arsenal at the end of the 2022–23 season.[6] He returned to Colchester on a permanent two-year contract on 31 July 2023.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tom Smith joins Colchester United on loan. Tom Smith joins Colchester United on loan.
  2. Web site: Colchester sign Arsenal keeper Smith on loan. www.bbc.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Colchester goalkeeper Tom Smith 'confident' ahead of Barrow clash. MSN.
  4. Web site: The 'special' post-match moment that capped Tom Smith's debut appearance. Gazette.
  5. Web site: Tom Smith in line to equal former manager's Colchester United milestone. Gazette.
  6. Web site: 13 players to depart at end of their contracts. Arsenal.com.
  7. Web site: U's Return For Arsenal Keeper. www.cu-fc.com.
  8. Web site: Colchester re-sign ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Smith. www.bbc.co.uk.