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MSMichael Smith

Michael Smith

€280KMarket Value
Preston North End
Preston North End
Attacker
EnglandEngland
6.6
Season Score
34
Oct 17, 1991
180 cm
Height
0.06
Goals/Match
24
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025/2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
48Matches
3Goals
1Assists
4Goal Contributions
28Mins/game
6.63Avg Rating

rating

6.78-0.20(-2.9%)
Last 18 matches
Jun 26, 2025Jun 26, 2026
High
6.87
Low
6.67
Avg
6.78
G+A
4
Wins4
Draws7
Losses7
MonthMatchesMinsGAG+AG/MRating
Apr 2026
4350000.006.67
Jan 2026
1620000.006.87
Dec 2025
42700110.006.77
Nov 2025
21801010.50-
Oct 2025
2901010.50-
Sep 2025
1901011.00-
Aug 2025
43600000.00-
7 months18 matches
Career Statistics
Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

48
Full match
39
Substituted off
68
From Bench

Rival Clubs(105)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle156364000
Coventry CityCoventry City154475110
Fleetwood TownFleetwood Town155372000
Sheffield UnitedSheffield United134364010
Bristol CityBristol City135533010
Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury Town138326100
Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers123451010
PortsmouthPortsmouth126244200
MillwallMillwall123361000
Ipswich TownIpswich Town126334000
Oxford UnitedOxford United126332100
Hull CityHull City113354100
Derby CountyDerby County117132210
Preston North EndPreston North End115244010
Wycombe WanderersWycombe Wanderers116230010
Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons113174120
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough102441020
Stoke CityStoke City103522110
Swansea CitySwansea City103341010
Crewe AlexandraCrewe Alexandra103431020
120 of 105
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer History

Jul 22, 2025Free Transfer
Jul 1, 2022Free Transfer
May 31, 2017End of loan
Jul 1, 2016Transfer
May 3, 2016End of loan
Feb 1, 2016Loan
Jan 4, 2016End of loan
Sep 1, 2015Loan
Jan 23, 2014Transfer€120K
Jan 1, 2014End of loan
May 31, 2013End of loan
Jan 11, 2013End of loan
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About Michael Smith

Michael Smith plays as a forward for Preston North End. Throughout his career, Michael Smith has scored 159 goals and provided 43 assists in 610 appearances across 13 clubs. In the Championship 2025/2026, Michael Smith has contributed 3 goals and 1 assists in 45 appearances, earning an average rating of 6.8. With a career goal ratio of 0.26 per match, Michael Smith is a prolific scorer who consistently finds the back of the net. Among the clubs he has represented — Preston North End, Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United, Bury — Michael Smith was most prolific at Rotherham United, where he scored 62 goals in 210 appearances. Throughout his career, Michael Smith has won 2 trophies, including League Two, EFL Trophy, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Michael Smith stands 180 cm tall, weighs 71 kg.

Full Career RecordMichael Smith

Michael Smith's professional career spans from 2010 to 2026, a period of roughly 16 seasons over which he has amassed 610 appearances spread across 13 clubs. With 159 goals and 43 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 21/22 with Rotherham United, when he registered 25 goals and 7 assists in 54 matches, playing 4601 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Preston North End, Michael Smith played 48 matches, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assists, with an average match rating of 6.63.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Michael Smith has passed the 600-appearance milestone, has scored 159 career goals and has lifted 2 trophies.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Rotherham United2017/2018 - 2021/20222106222165747.14
Sheffield Wednesday2022/2023 - 2024/2025136341165706.97
Swindon Town2013/2014 - 2015/2016772665391
Preston North End2025/2026 - now483113276.63
Portsmouth2015/2016 - 2016/201737710
Darlington 18832010/2011 - 2011/201229400
AFC Wimbledon2013/2014251001980
Northampton Town2016/201714211077
Newport County2012/20139400
Darlington2009/2010 - 2010/2011810476
Total5931534233395

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Preston North End4831327206.63
24/25Sheffield Wednesday4381709007.03
23/24Sheffield Wednesday4041310306.80
22/23Sheffield Wednesday53223551507.09
21/22Rotherham United54254601807.12
20/21Rotherham United46103272916.93
19/20Rotherham United41122815407.35
18/19Rotherham United4684015306.98
17/18Bury4136020
17/18Rotherham United2371871407.31
16/17Portsmouth213000
16/17Northampton Town142107720
15/16Portsmouth164020
15/16Swindon Town10034600
14/15Swindon Town4718329450

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Michael Smith play?
Michael Smith plays as an Attacker for Preston North End in the Championship. He has scored 3 goals in 45 appearances in the Championship 2025/2026, with an average rating of 6.8.
What team does Michael Smith play for?
Michael Smith currently plays for Preston North End in the Championship.
How old is Michael Smith?
Michael Smith is 34 years old, born on October 17, 1991. At 34, he has already won 2 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Michael Smith?
Michael Smith is 180 cm tall. He weighs 71 kg.
How many trophies has Michael Smith won?
Michael Smith has won 2 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Preston North End.