Cammy Smith

Cameron Smith (born 24 August 1995) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Morecambe. He began his career with Aberdeen, and initially played for Dundee United on loan in 2016 before joining St Mirren. He rejoined Dundee United permanently in 2019, and was on loan to Irish club Dundalk in 2020. After brief stints with Ayr United and Indy Eleven, Smith joined Partick Thistle in July 2021. Smith has represented Scotland at various levels up to under-21 international.

For other people named Cameron Smith, see Cameron Smith (disambiguation).

Cammy Smith
Personal information
Full name Cameron Smith
Date of birth (1995-08-24) 24 August 1995
Place of birth Aberdeen, Scotland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Morecambe
Number 17
Youth career
Aberdeen
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2017 Aberdeen 76 (3)
2016–2017 → Dundee United (loan) 16 (1)
2017 → St Mirren (loan) 15 (1)
2017–2019 St Mirren 53 (10)
2019–2021 Dundee United 22 (2)
2020 → Dundalk (loan) 5 (0)
2020–2021 → Ayr United (loan) 9 (3)
2021 Ayr United 11 (3)
2021 Indy Eleven 13 (1)
2021–2023 Partick Thistle 45 (1)
2023– Morecambe 0 (0)
International career‡
2010–2011 Scotland U16[2] 5 (1)
2011–2012 Scotland U17[3] 12 (1)
2012–2014 Scotland U19 7 (1)
2015 Scotland U21 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:36, 8 April 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 April 2015 (UTC)

Career

Aberdeen

Smith was raised in the village of Balmedie in Aberdeenshire, where he was a neighbour of fellow footballer Scott Wright, and attended Bridge of Don Academy.[4] He came through Aberdeen's youth system, and was considered to be one of their brightest prospects.[5] Manager Craig Brown wanted to give Smith his debut at the start of the 2011–12 season; however, Smith was under 16 and Scottish Premier League rules prevented him from playing. He eventually made his debut on 21 April 2012, coming on as a 54th-minute substitute against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[6]

Smith's first game of the 2012–13 season came as a substitute at Pittodrie against St Mirren, in which he hit the crossbar with a header. He went on to score his first senior goal with a header in a 1–1 draw at Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Smith came on as an early substitute in Aberdeen's win in the League Cup Final over the same opposition but was himself substituted later in the game.[7] In the 2014–15 season, Smith made several substitute appearances and scored in a 2–0 win against St Johnstone, at the time sending the Dons to the top of the table.[8]

In July 2016, Smith joined Scottish Championship side Dundee United on loan[9] where he scored five goals in 23 appearances.[10] His loan with United was cut short on 26 January 2017.[11][12]

St Mirren

After leaving Dundee United, Smith was loaned to fellow Championship side St Mirren for the remainder of the season.[10] After his loan deal ended, Smith signed a two-year contract to join St Mirren on a permanent transfer on 22 May 2017.[13] He was St Mirren's player of the year in 2018 as they won the Championship title and were promoted.

Dundee United

Smith rejoined Dundee United on a permanent basis in January 2019, for an undisclosed transfer fee.[14]

On 3 February 2020, it was announced that Smith had joined League of Ireland Premier Division Champions Dundalk on loan, following a successful trial period.[15] He returned to Dundee United in June 2020, following the shutdown of football caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] Smith was loaned to Ayr United in October 2020.[17]

On 20 January 2021, it was announced that Smith had left Dundee Utd., following the expiration of his contract. [18]

Ayr United

After leaving Dundee United, Smith signed a short-term contract with Ayr United.[19]

Indy Eleven

On 1 April 2021, Smith joined USL Championship side Indy Eleven.[20]

Partick Thistle

Smith returned to Scotland in July 2021 and signed a two-year contract with Partick Thistle.[21]

Morecambe

In June 2023, Smith signed for recently relegated League Two club Morecambe on a one-year deal.[22]

Style of play

Smith is primarily a forward but can also play in midfield.[5] Former Aberdeen manager Craig Brown said that he was, "a strong, gifted striker." and said that he played like Dennis Bergkamp but was built like Joe Harper.[23]

Career statistics
As of 7 April 2021[24]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Aberdeen 2011–12[25] Scottish Premier League 200000—20
2012–13[26] 1811020—211
2013–14[27] Scottish Premiership 1802021—221
2014–15[28] 24210302[lower-alpha 1]0302
2015–16[29] 140000000140
2016–17[30] 00——0000
Total 763407120894
Dundee United (loan) 2016–17[30] Scottish Championship 16100442[lower-alpha 2]0225
St Mirren (loan) 2016–17[30] 151210000172
St Mirren 2017–18[31] 341021423[lower-alpha 2]04313
2018–19[32] Scottish Premiership 1900052—242
Total 53102194306715
Dundee United 2018–19[32] Scottish Championship 7130001[lower-alpha 3]0121
2019–20[33] 10100101[lower-alpha 2]0121
Dundalk (loan) 2020[24] League of Ireland Premier Division 50———50
Dundee United 2020–21[34] Scottish Premiership 40—32—72
Total 212304220314
Ayr United (loan) 2020–21[24] Scottish Championship 93———93
Ayr United 11310——123
Total 20610——216
Indy Eleven 2021[24] USL Championship 13100——131
Career total 2192412224119026537
  1. Appearances in the Europa League
  2. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  3. Appearance in the Scottish Premiership play-offs

Honours

Aberdeen

St Mirren

References
  1. "Cammy Smith". dundeeunitedfc.co.uk. Dundee United F.C. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  2. "Cameron Smith Under 16". Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  3. "Cameron Smith Under 17". Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  4. "RedMatchday Feature: Living the dream". Aberdeen FC. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  5. "Cammy Smith tipped to become next teen Aberdeen FC star". Evening Express – Aberdeen. 10 November 2011. Archived from the original on 26 October 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
  6. "Inverness 0–2 Aberdeen". BBC Sport. 21 April 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
  7. Campbell, Andy (16 March 2014). "Aberdeen 0-0 Inverness (aet, 4-2 pens)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  8. "Aberdeen 2–0 St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 1 January 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  9. "Cammy Smith joins on loan". Dundee United FC. 13 July 2016. Archived from the original on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
  10. "Cammy Smith Joins The Buddies". St Mirren FC. 26 January 2017. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  11. "Cammy becomes a Buddy". Aberdeen FC. 26 January 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  12. "Cammy Smith returns to Dons". Dundee United FC. 26 January 2017. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  13. "Cammy Smith Joins the Buddies". St Mirren FC. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  14. "Dundee United: Cammy Smith signs from St Mirren". BBC Sport. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  15. "Dundalk sign Cammy Smith on loan from Dundee United". ExtraTime.ie. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  16. Dempsey, Andrew (11 June 2020). "Dundalk boss Perth provides update on players, staff and Europe as clubs learn of FAI return-to-play plan". extratime.ie. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  17. Deanie, Marc (22 October 2020). "Dundee United ace Cammy Smith joins Ayr United on loan as 'delighted' Mark Kerr hails signing". The Courier. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  18. "Cammy Smith Leaves Tannadice".
  19. "Cammy Smith agrees deal".
  20. "Indy Eleven Signs Scottish Premier League Striker Cammy Smith".
  21. "SIGNING NEWS: Cammy Smith signs two-year deal".
  22. "Shrimps sign Smith". www.morecambefc.com. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
  23. "Aberdeen starlet Cammy Smith is our answer to Dennis Bergkamp, says boss Craig Brown". Daily Record. 21 April 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
  24. Cammy Smith at Soccerway. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  25. "Games played by Cammy Smith in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  26. "Games played by Cammy Smith in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  27. "Games played by Cammy Smith in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  28. "Games played by Cammy Smith in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  29. "Games played by Cammy Smith in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  30. "Games played by Cammy Smith in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  31. "Games played by Cammy Smith in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  32. "Games played by Cammy Smith in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  33. "Games played by Cammy Smith in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  34. "Games played by Cammy Smith in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
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