Martin Smith (born 2 October 1995) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for South Shields.

Career

Smith began his career with Sunderland and had a loan spell with non-league Gateshead in November 2015. In March 2016 Smith joined League Two side Carlisle United on loan until the end of the 2015–16 season. He made his professional debut on 19 March 2016 in a 1–1 draw against Wycombe Wanderers.

Martin Smith (footballer, born 1995)

On 24 June 2016, Smith signed for Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock.

Martin Smith (footballer, born 1995)

After a season at Kilmarnock, Smith signed for NIFL Premiership club Coleraine. In July 2018, he joined Swindon Town, following a recommendation from assistant manager Neil McDonald, who had been managing in Ireland while Smith was at Coleraine.

Martin Smith (footballer, born 1995)

He was released by Swindon at the end of the 2018–19 season.

In July 2019 he joined Salford City on a two-year contract. In November he joined Chorley on loan until January 2020. On 11 January 2021, it was announced that Smith had left Salford City by mutual consent.

On 14 January 2021, Smith signed for National League side Chesterfield.

On 16 July 2021, Smith signed for Hartlepool United. Smith was released by Pools at the end of the 2021–22 season. He made 15 appearances in all competitions for the League Two side.

On 1 June 2022, Smith signed for South Shields.

Career statistics

Honours

Coleraine

Irish Cup: 2017-18

South Shields

Northern Premier League: 2022–23

References

External links

1995 births

Living people

Footballers from Sunderland

English men's footballers

Sunderland A.F.C. players

Gateshead F.C. players

Carlisle United F.C. players

Kilmarnock F.C. players

Coleraine F.C. players

Swindon Town F.C. players

Salford City F.C. players

Chorley F.C. players

Chesterfield F.C. players

Hartlepool United F.C. players

South Shields F.C. players

Men's association football midfielders

National League (English football) players

English Football League players

Scottish Professional Football League players

NIFL Premiership players

Northern Premier League players