David Smith (footballer born 1993)

David Smith
Personal information
Full name David Smith
Date of birth 1 March 1993 (1993-03-01) (age 19)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club Raith Rovers (on loan from Hearts)
Youth career
2003-2011 Heart of Midlothian
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2011- Heart of Midlothian 1 (0)
2011- → Raith Rovers (loan) 6 (1)
National team‡
2008 Scotland U16 5 (2)
2009 Scotland U17 7 (1)
2011– Scotland U19 2 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:40, 4 January 2012 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 18:40, 21 November 2011 (UTC)

David Smith (born 1 March 1993) in Glasgow is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Scottish First Division club Raith Rovers on loan from Heart of Midlothian.

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Career

Hearts

Smith attended Abronhill High School in Cumbernauld and joined the Hearts youth setup aged 10. A member of Hearts under 19 team[1] Smith made his first team debut as a substitute against Dundee United on 15 May 2011.[2] His performance for the under 19 squad in the early part of the 2011-12 season earned him a new three year contract extending his stay with the club until 2014.[3] With Hearts in financial difficulty and wanting to bring through members of their under 19 squad into the first team,[4] Smith was sent on loan to Raith Rovers to gain first team experience.[5]

Raith Rovers

On 21 November 2011, Smith joined Scottish First Division side Raith Rovers on a month's loan deal.[6] Making his debut on 26 November 2011 scoring their second goal in a 3-2 win against Hamilton.[7] After six appearances on 4 January 2012, his loan was extended for another month.[8]

Scotland

Smith has represented Scotland at U16, U17 and U19 level.[9]

Career statistics

As of 4 January 2012[10]
Club statistics
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Hearts 2010-11 season 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2011-12 season 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Raith Rovers 2011-12 season 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1
Total 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1
Career Total 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1

References

  1. ^ "Under 19 Profile". http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/page/Squad/DevelopmentTeamDetail/0,,10289,00.html. Retrieved May 15, 2011. 
  2. ^ "Dundee United v Hearts". BBC News. 15 May 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/9484607.stm. Retrieved May 15, 2011. 
  3. ^ "Hat-trick of new deals". Heart of Midlothian F.C.. 18 November 2011. http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20111118/hat-trick-of-new-deals_2241384_2520400. Retrieved 18 November 2011. 
  4. ^ "Hearts start fast-tracking youth players to first team". Scotsman Publications. Edinburgh Evening News. 21 November 2011. http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/other-sport/hearts_start_fast_tracking_youth_players_to_first_team_1_1977338. Retrieved 21 November 2011. 
  5. ^ "Trio off on loan". http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20111121/trio-off-on-loan_2241384_2523171. Retrieved November 21, 2011. 
  6. ^ "Trio off on loan". http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20111121/trio-off-on-loan_2241384_2523171. Retrieved November 21, 2011. 
  7. ^ "Raith Rovers 3 - 2 Hamilton Academical". SFL. 26 November 2011. http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/first/results/3408200/. Retrieved 26 November 2011. 
  8. ^ "Duo extend loans". http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20120104/duo-extend-loans_2241384_2566148. Retrieved January 4, 2012. 
  9. ^ "David Smith SFA Profile". Scottish Football Association. http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/football_player_profile.cfm?page=823&playerID=67695. Retrieved 7 November 2011. 
  10. ^ "David Smith Soccerway". Soccerway. http://www.soccerway.com/players/david-smith/190552/. Retrieved 7 November 2011. 
Raith Rovers F.C. – current squad