Paul Smyth (footballer)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Paul Patrick Smyth[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 10 September 1997||
Place of birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.75 m) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Leyton Orient | ||
Number | 7 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2015 | Linfield | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2017 | Linfield | 52 | (14) |
2017–2021 | Queens Park Rangers | 19 | (2) |
2019 | → Accrington Stanley (loan) | 15 | (3) |
2019–2020 | → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | 19 | (1) |
2020–2021 | → Charlton Athletic (loan) | 14 | (1) |
2021 | → Accrington Stanley (loan) | 21 | (3) |
2021– | Leyton Orient | 15 | (1) |
National team‡ | |||
2016 | Northern Ireland U19 | 3 | (0) |
2016–2018 | Northern Ireland U21 | 13 | (1) |
2018– | Northern Ireland | 3 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:42, 19 March 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 07:55, 4 June 2021 (UTC) |
Paul Patrick Smyth (born 10 September 1997) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Leyton Orient.
Club career[]
Linfield[]
Smyth broke into the Linfield first team as an 18-year-old in 2015, making his NIFL Premiership debut in a 2-1 defeat to Cliftonville on 14 November 2015.[3] In the 2016-17 season he helped the club lift a treble of trophies; the NIFL Premiership, the Irish Cup, and the County Antrim Shield, while picking up a host of individual awards including the Ulster Young Player of the Year 2016/17.[4]
Queens Park Rangers[]
On 29 August 2017, Smyth joined QPR for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.[5]
On 1 January 2018, Smyth made his QPR, EFL Championship and professional debut against Cardiff City, scoring the winning goal in the 72nd minute.[6] He would go onto win the Supporters Young Player of the Year, after an impressive first few months in the first team.[7]
On 20 May 2021, Smyth was released by QPR at the expiry of his contract.[8]
Wycombe Wanderers (loan)[]
Following a loan spell on loan at Accrington Stanley, Smyth joined Wycombe Wanderers on a season-long loan.[9]
Charlton Athletic (loan)[]
On 16 October 2020, Smyth joined Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan.[10] He scored his first goal for Charlton in a 4-2 defeat to Burton Albion on 24 November 2020.[11]
Accrington Stanley (loan)[]
On 28 January 2021, Smyth joined Accrington Stanley on loan until the end of the season, returning to the club he had previously spent time on loan with two seasons before.[12]
Leyton Orient[]
Upon his contract expiry, Leyton Orient announced that they signed Smyth on 25 June 2021.[13]
International career[]
Having played for Northern Ireland U21 on 22 March 2018, Smyth was called into the senior Northern Ireland squad for the friendly with South Korea on 24 March 2018.[14] He made his debut as an 82nd minute substitute and scored the winning goal in a 2–1 victory three minutes later.[15]
Career statistics[]
Club[]
- As of match played 19 March 2022
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Linfield | 2015–16[16] | NIFL Premiership | 19 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 5 |
2016–17[17] | NIFL Premiership | 29 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 34 | 8 | |
2017–18 | NIFL Premiership | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5[b] | 1 | 9 | 2 | |
Linfield total | 52 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 67 | 15 | ||
Queens Park Rangers | 2017–18[18] | Championship | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 2 | |
2018–19[19] | Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | ||
2019–20[20] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2020–21[21] | Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | ||
Queens Park Rangers total | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 23 | 2 | |||
Accrington Stanley (loan) | 2018–19[22] | League One | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 |
Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | 2019–20[23] | League One | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 21 | 1 |
Charlton Athletic (loan) | 2020–21[24] | League One | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
Accrington Stanley (loan) | 2020–21[25] | League One | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 |
Loan total | 69 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 72 | 8 | ||
Leyton Orient | 2021-22[26] | League Two | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[d] | 1 | 17 | 2 |
Career total | 155 | 25 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 179 | 27 |
- ^ Two appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, one appearance and one goal in NIFL Charity Shield
- ^ One appearance in EFL Trophy
- ^ One appearance in EFL Trophy
International[]
- As of match played 3 June 2021
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Northern Ireland | 2018 | 2 | 1 |
2019 | 0 | 0 | |
2020 | 0 | 0 | |
2021 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 3 | 1 |
International goals[]
- As of match played 24 March 2018. Northern Ireland score listed first, score column indicates score after each Smyth goal.[27]
No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 24 March 2018 | Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland | 1 | South Korea | 2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly |
Honours[]
Linfield[]
- NIFL Premiership: 2016-17[28]
- Irish Cup: 2016-17[29]
- County Antrim Shield: 2016-17 [30]
- NIFL Charity Shield: 2017 [31]
References[]
- ^ "CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS" (PDF). EFL. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 June 2018. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ^ "Paul Smyth". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Archived from the original on 10 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "Interview: Paul Smyth programme article". The Official Website of Linfield FC. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Latest News: Paul Smyth - Linfield career stats". The Official Website of Linfield FC. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "QPR complete deal for Northern Ireland youngster". QPR FC. 29 July 2017. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "MATCH REPORT: QPR 2, Cardiff City 1". BBC. 1 January 2018. Archived from the original on 2 January 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Luongo wins Supporters' Player of the Year award". Archived from the original on 6 July 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ "New deal for Carroll as Smyth is among six released by QPR". West London Sport. 20 May 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Paul Smyth joins Wycombe Wanderers on loan".
- ^ "DONE DEAL: Paul Smyth signs on loan from Queens Park Rangers". Charlton Athletic. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "Burton 4-2 Charlton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "SIGNING: Smyth rejoins on loan". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. 28 January 2021.
- ^ "Leyton Orient sign Paul Smyth". BBC Sport.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Beacom, Steven (23 March 2018). "It's a night of heartache and joy for Paul Smyth as he gets ready for senior debut". The Belfast Telegraph. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- ^ Jurejko, Jonathan Jurejko (24 March 2018). "Smyth scores winner seconds into NI debut". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 28 March 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ "Linfield FC statistics 2015/16" (PDF). Linfield FC official website. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Linfield FC statistics 2016/17" (PDF). Linfield FC official website. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Games played by Paul Smyth in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Paul Smyth in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Paul Smyth in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Paul Smyth in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Paul Smyth in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Paul Smyth in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Paul Smyth in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Paul Smyth in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Paul Smyth in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "Smyth, Paul". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 27 March 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ "Linfield crowned Premiership champions". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Irish Cup Final: Linfield 3 Coleraine 0 - Rampant Andy Waterworth seals win with hat-trick". belfasttelegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Crusaders 1-3 Linfield: David Healy banishes County Antrim Shield blues". belfasttelegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "CHARITY SHIELD: Linfield see off Coleraine at the Oval". www.newsletter.co.uk. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
External links[]
- Paul Smyth at Soccerbase
- Paul Smyth – UEFA competition record (archive)
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Linfield F.C. players
- Queens Park Rangers F.C. players
- Accrington Stanley F.C. players
- Wycombe Wanderers F.C. players
- Charlton Athletic F.C. players
- Leyton Orient F.C. players
- English Football League players
- Association football forwards
- Association footballers from Northern Ireland
- NIFL Premiership players
- Northern Ireland under-21 international footballers
- Northern Ireland international footballers