Alan Smith

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alan Smith
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 28, 1980(1980-10-28)
Age	44
Birthplace	Rothwell
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Scorpio

Alan Smith Biography

Alan Smith is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on October 28, 1980 in Rothwell, England, United Kingdom. English soccer player known as a midfielder for teams like Manchester United and Notts County. With Manchester United, he won the Premiere League title in 2007 and the Football League Cup title in 2006.

He and Gary McAllister have both been named Leeds United AFC Player of the Year.

His senior FA Premier League debut was as a substitute for Leeds United against Liverpool at Anfield, where he displayed his natural scoring ability by scoring with his first shot of the game, three minutes after coming off the bench. That goal helped propel him into the 1998–99 English football season, as he was one-half of manager David O’Leary’s first-choice striker pairing, along with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

An England youth international at multiple levels, Smith was called into the England squad for the friendly against Italy in November 2000, but later withdrew in order to rest. He eventually earned his first cap in May 2001 in a friendly against Mexico, but did not make the final cut for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and continued representing the under-21s. Smith scored on his full debut against Portugal in September 2002, being set up by Leeds teammate Lee Bowyer. In a Euro 2004 qualifier against Macedonia in October 2002, he received his first international red card from a second yellow card after a tackle on Aleksandar Vasoski

He began dating dancer Kristina Macmillan in 2011.

Alan Smith Net Worth

Alan Smith is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alan Smith 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his career with Leeds in 1998, when he was 18 years old.

He was named Leeds United AFC Player of the Year in 2004.

Alan Smith (born 28 October 1980) is an English footballer who last played for Notts County. He has also represented the England national team, winning 19 caps. Smith was known for his aggressive on pitch mentality and high pressing style of football.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Alan Smith Dating?

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Leeds’ relegation in May 2004 saw Smith kissing the badge on his shirt and crying at what would be his last match for the club. His transfer to bitter rivals Manchester United, however, led to controversy. His exit was marred by accusations of treachery, and in the space of a day he went from hero to villain in the eyes of some Leeds fans; this was despite the fact that club had publicly stated that they could not afford to pay his wages, that they were open to offers for him, and that no other club had registered an interest. Due to the financial difficulties at Leeds, Smith chose to waive the personal transfer fee owed to him by the club. This did not stop some Leeds fans from feeling betrayed, and they held up banners in subsequent games that compared Smith to Judas.

Facts & Trivia

Alan Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Alan Smith celebrates birthday on October 28 of every year.

An injury hampered his first season, causing him to miss out on important matches such as the Carling Cup semi-final against Chelsea and the 2005 FA Cup Final against Arsenal at the Millennium Stadium, which Manchester United lost on penalties. The forward scored 10 goals overall in his first season, but, with Wayne Rooney in good form and Ruud van Nistelrooy back in the team after injury, was relegated to the bench.

What happened to Alan Smith the footballer?

In February 2006, Smith broke his leg and dislocated his ankle in an FA Cup tie against Liverpool. The former Leeds United forward was attempting to block a John Arne Riise free-kick when he suffered the horror injury that almost ended his career.

What football team does Alan Smith support?

By the way, this is former Leicester and Arsenal striker Alan Smith, not the former Newcastle United midfielder one. It is also Alan Smith who grew up supporting Aston Villa , having been born just eight miles from Birmingham. The player turned pundit says ‘you have got to say the might Villa’.

Did Alan Smith play Arsenal?

Alan Smith is a former English Professional footballer who played as a striker, Smith played for Leicester City and Arsenal in a career that spanned over a decade. Following his playing career, Smith has also enjoyed a television career as a football pundit and commentator.

Did Alan Smith ever get booked?

Smith was an unused substitute in the League Cup triumph 1993 against Sheffield Wednesday after scoring twice in the 3-1 semi-final first leg at Crystal Palace. But he played in the FA Cup success 1993, also against Sheffield Wednesday, when he was booked for the first and only time in his career.

Where is Michael Bridges now?

Post-playing career After retiring from playing in 2015, Bridges took his coaches badges and, in April 2018, lodged an interest in managing Football League 2 side Carlisle United. As of 2021, he is a pundit for Optus Sport in Australia.