![]() Smyth in action for Queens Park Rangers in 2018. | |||
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 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Queens Park Rangers | ||
Number | 11 | ||
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) |
2021–2023 | Leyton Orient | 62 | (13) |
2023– | Queens Park Rangers | 25 | (2) |
International career‡ | |||
2016 | Northern Ireland U19 | 3 | (0) |
2016–2018 | Northern Ireland U21 | 13 | (1) |
2018– | Northern Ireland | 6 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 January 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 31 October 2023 (UTC) |
Paul Patrick Smyth (born 10 September 1997) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Queens Park Rangers.
Club career
[edit]Linfield
[edit]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 (first spell)
[edit]On 29 August 2017, Smyth joined Queens Park Rangers 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)
[edit]Following a loan spell on loan at Accrington Stanley, Smyth joined Wycombe Wanderers on a season-long loan.[9]
Charlton Athletic (loan)
[edit]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)
[edit]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
[edit]Upon his contract expiry, Leyton Orient announced that they signed Smyth on 25 June 2021.[13]
Queens Park Rangers (second spell)
[edit]On 27 June 2023, Smyth rejoined Queens Park Rangers on a three-year deal.[14]
International career
[edit]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.[15] He made his debut as an 82nd minute substitute and scored the winning goal in a 2–1 victory three minutes later.[16]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of match played 4 May 2024
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[17] | NIFL Premiership | 19 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 5 |
2016–17[18] | 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[19] | Championship | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 14 | 2 | |
2018–19[20] | Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | ||
2019–20[21] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2020–21[22] | 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[23] | League One | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 3 |
Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | 2019–20[24] | League One | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 21 | 1 |
Charlton Athletic (loan) | 2020–21[25] | League One | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
Accrington Stanley (loan) | 2020–21[26] | League One | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 |
Leyton Orient | 2021–22[27] | League Two | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[d] | 1 | 26 | 4 |
2022–23[28] | League Two | 38 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[e] | 0 | 42 | 10 | |
Leyton Orient total | 62 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 68 | 14 | ||
Queens Park Rangers | 2023–24[29] | Championship | 44 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 |
Career total | 246 | 40 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 275 | 42 |
- ^ 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
- ^ One appearance in EFL Trophy
International
[edit]- As of match played 11 June 2024
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Northern Ireland | 2018 | 2 | 1 |
2019 | 0 | 0 | |
2020 | 0 | 0 | |
2021 | 1 | 0 | |
2022 | 0 | 0 | |
2023 | 5 | 1 | |
2024 | 2 | 0 | |
Total | 10 | 2 |
International goals
[edit]- As of match played 14 October 2023. Northern Ireland score listed first, score column indicates score after each Smyth goal.[30]
No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 24 March 2018 | Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland | 1 | ![]() |
2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly |
2 | 14 October 2023 | Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland | 6 | ![]() |
1–0 | 3–0 | UEFA Euro 2024 qualification |
Honours
[edit]Linfield
- NIFL Premiership: 2016-17[31]
- Irish Cup: 2016-17[32]
- County Antrim Shield: 2016-17 [33]
- NIFL Charity Shield: 2017 [34]
Leyton Orient
Individual
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "Latest News: Paul Smyth - Linfield career stats". The Official Website of Linfield FC. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Paul Smyth is back". Queens Park Rangers Official Site.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Linfield FC statistics 2016/17" (PDF). Linfield FC official website. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Games played by Paul Smyth in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Paul Smyth in 2023/2024". 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.
- ^ "Leyton Orient 2-0 Crewe: Richie Wellens' side seal League Two title". Sky Sports. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ "Erling Haaland: Manchester City forward wins PFA men's Player of the Year award". BBC Sport. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
External links
[edit]- Paul Smyth at Soccerbase
- Paul Smyth – UEFA competition record (archive)