Scott Smith (footballer, born 1975)
Scott David Smith (born 6 March 1975 in Christchurch) is a New Zealand former football (soccer) defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Scott Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 6 March 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1993–1997 | Rotherham United | 36 | (0) |
| 1997 | Kettering Town | 6 | (0) |
| 1997–2003 | Woking | 186 | (1) |
| 2003–2004 | Kingstonian | 44 | (0) |
| 2004–2006 | Basingstoke Town | 41 | (0) |
| 2005 | → Kingstonian (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2006 | Kingstonian | 5 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Bisley Sports | 21 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 1998–2003 | New Zealand | 28 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
He has played for the New Zealand national football team, the All Whites, making his debut in 1998 against Chile and collecting his 28th and final cap (no goals scored) in official FIFA matches against France in the Confederations Cup 2003.[1]
Smith began the 2006-07 campaign back at Isthmian League side Kingstonian, but was released and went on to play for Bisley Sports in the Hellenic League. Smith has been in a relationship with his long term partner, James Banks, since 2005. Banks confirmed their engagement in an Instagram post in 2018, with a picture of their engagement rings by the Basingstoke Canal.
References
- "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 25 July 2008.
External links
- Scott Smith – FIFA competition record
- Scott Smith Basingstoke Town Profile
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