Darren Smith (footballer, born 1986)

Darren Smith (born 6 December 1986) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Finnish Veikkausliiga side FC Honka.

For other people named Darren Smith, see Darren Smith.

Darren Smith
Personal information
Full name Darren James Smith
Date of birth (1986-12-06) 6 December 1986
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 FC Honka
Youth career
2006–2007 Hibernian
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2010 Airdrie United 70 (2)
2011 Albion Rovers 1 (0)
2011–12 Berwick Rangers 4 (0)
2012–2013 Kelty Hearts
2013–2014 Ballingry Rovers
2014–2015 Bonnyrigg Rose
2015-2016 Lothian Thistle
2016-2019 Gala Fairydean
2019-2020 Lothian Thistle
2020 Ekenäs IF 22 (18)
2021- FC Honka 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:55, 29 July 2014 (UTC)

Smith, who began his career with Hibernian, signed for Airdrie United in 2007. He was part of the Airdrie side who won the Scottish Challenge Cup in 2008.[1] Smith was dropped by manager Kenny Black soon afterwards, but was recalled when it was announced that Steven McDougall and Joe Cardle had signed pre-contract agreements with Dunfermline.[2]

Smith was released by Airdrie in 2010, and then spent a few months out of the game.[3] He signed for Albion Rovers on a short-term deal in February 2011.[3]

In July 2011, Smith signed for Berwick Rangers.[4]

After leaving Berwick at the end of the 2011–12 season, Smith joined Scottish Junior side Kelty Hearts, then a year later signed for fellow junior club Ballingry Rovers.[5] On 25 July 2014, he moved to another junior club, Bonnyrigg Rose.[6]

In January 2021, Smith signed for FC Honka.

References
  1. Airdrie Utd 2–2 Ross County, BBC Sport, 16 November 2008.
  2. Paterson, Colin (13 May 2009). "Darren Smith aims for Airdrie starting slot". Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  3. Paterson, Colin (28 February 2011). "Albion Rovers sign Darren Smith". Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  4. "Four new signings for Rangers". Berwick Advertiser. 25 July 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  5. "Player profile - Darren Smith". ballingryroversfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 8 December 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  6. Parkinson, Brendan (25 July 2014). "Signings update". Bonnyrigg Rose F.C. Archived from the original on 30 July 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
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