Scott Smith (footballer, born 1992)

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

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

Scott Smith
Personal information
Full name Scott Smith
Date of birth (1992-02-14) 14 February 1992
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Position(s) Left back / Centre back
Youth career
 –2011 Hibernian
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2013 Hibernian 0 (0)
2011 → Brechin City (loan) 12 (0)
2012 → East Fife (loan) 6 (1)
2013 → Dumbarton (loan) 19 (0)
2013–2014 Dumbarton 6 (0)
2014–2015 East Fife 26 (0)
International career
2007–2008 Scotland U16 6 (0)
2008–2009 Scotland U17 13 (1)
2010 Scotland U19 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:23, 19 February 2017 (UTC)

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.[5] 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
As of 16:47, 15 May 2013 (UTC)[11]
Club Season League Cup League Cup Other Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Hibernian 2011–12 0000100010
Brechin City (loan) 2011–12 120000000120
East Fife (loan) 2012–13 6100000061
Dumbarton (loan) 2012–13 190000000190
Career total 371001000381

References
  1. Fitbastats entry on Scott Smith
  2. "Hibs 5–0 Berwick Rangers". Edinburgh Evening News. Johnston Press. 24 August 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
  3. "City Sign Defender and Winger". brechincity.com. Brechin City F.C. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
  4. Hardie, David (26 June 2012). "Hibs kid Scott Smith keen to catch Pat Fenlon's eye". Edinburgh Evening News. Johnston Press. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
  5. "Young Duo Loaned to East Fife". hibernianfc.co.uk. Hibernian FC. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  6. "SQUAD ADDITION". dumbartonfootballclub.com. Dumbarton FC. 2 January 2013. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
  7. "Dumbarton sign defender Scott Smith from Hibs". BBC Sport. 15 May 2013. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
  8. "Dumbarton Football Club – SMITH RELEASED".
  9. Naysmith secures double deal, SPFL.
  10. "Scottish Communities League Cup: Hibs v Berwick Rangers". Daily Record. Scotland. 23 August 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
  11. Scott Smith at Soccerbase
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