Scott Smith (footballer, born 1975)

Scott David Smith (born 6 March 1975 in Christchurch) is a New Zealand former football (soccer) defender.

Scott Smith
Personal information
Full name Scott Smith
Date of birth (1975-03-06) 6 March 1975
Place of birth Christchurch, New Zealand
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993–1997 Rotherham United 36 (0)
1997 Kettering Town 6 (0)
1997–2003 Woking 186 (1)
2003–2004 Kingstonian 44 (0)
2004–2006 Basingstoke Town 41 (0)
2005Kingstonian (loan) 4 (0)
2006 Kingstonian 5 (0)
2006–2007 Bisley Sports 21 (1)
National team
1998–2003 New Zealand 28 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He has played for the New Zealand national football team, the All Whites, making his debut in 1998 against Chile and collecting his 28th and final cap (no goals scored) in official FIFA matches against France in the Confederations Cup 2003.[1]

Smith began the 2006-07 campaign back at Isthmian League side Kingstonian, but was released and went on to play for Bisley Sports in the Hellenic League. Smith has been in a relationship with his long term partner, James Banks, since 2005. Banks confirmed their engagement in an Instagram post in 2018, with a picture of their engagement rings by the Basingstoke Canal.

References

  1. "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 25 July 2008.


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