Cammy Smith Explained

Cammy Smith
Fullname:Cameron Smith
Birth Date:24 August 1995
Birth Place:Aberdeen, Scotland
Height:1.75m (05.74feet)[1]
Position:Midfielder, forward
Currentclub:Morecambe
Clubnumber:17
Youthclubs1:Aberdeen
Years1:2011–2017
Clubs1:Aberdeen
Caps1:76
Goals1:3
Years2:2016–2017
Clubs2:Dundee United (loan)
Caps2:16
Goals2:1
Years3:2017
Clubs3:St Mirren (loan)
Caps3:15
Goals3:1
Years4:2017–2019
Clubs4:St Mirren
Caps4:53
Goals4:10
Years5:2019–2021
Clubs5:Dundee United
Caps5:22
Goals5:2
Years6:2020
Clubs6:Dundalk (loan)
Caps6:5
Goals6:0
Years7:2020–2021
Clubs7:Ayr United (loan)
Caps7:9
Goals7:3
Years8:2021
Clubs8:Ayr United
Caps8:11
Goals8:3
Years9:2021
Clubs9:Indy Eleven
Caps9:13
Goals9:1
Years10:2021–2023
Clubs10:Partick Thistle
Caps10:45
Goals10:1
Years11:2023–2024
Clubs11:Morecambe
Caps11:17
Goals11:1
Nationalyears1:2010–2011
Nationalteam1:Scotland U16[2]
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2011–2012
Nationalteam2:Scotland U17[3]
Nationalcaps2:12
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2012–2014
Nationalteam3:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps3:7
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2015
Nationalteam4:Scotland U21
Nationalcaps4:1
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:13:34, 12 June 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:7 April 2015 (UTC)

Cameron Smith (born 24 August 1995) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder or a forward for Peterhead. He began his career with Aberdeen, and initially played for Dundee United on loan in 2016 before joining St Mirren. He rejoined Dundee United permanently in 2019, and was on loan to Irish club Dundalk in 2020. After brief stints with Ayr United and Indy Eleven, Smith joined Partick Thistle in July 2021. Smith has represented Scotland at various levels up to under-21 international.

Career

Aberdeen

Smith was raised in the village of Balmedie in Aberdeenshire, where he was a neighbour of fellow footballer Scott Wright, and attended Bridge of Don Academy.[4] He came through Aberdeen's youth system, and was considered to be one of their brightest prospects.[5] Manager Craig Brown wanted to give Smith his debut at the start of the 2011–12 season; however, Smith was under 16 and Scottish Premier League rules prevented him from playing. He eventually made his debut on 21 April 2012, coming on as a 54th-minute substitute against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[6]

Smith's first game of the 2012–13 season came as a substitute at Pittodrie against St Mirren, in which he hit the crossbar with a header. He went on to score his first senior goal with a header in a 1–1 draw at Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Smith came on as an early substitute in Aberdeen's win in the League Cup Final over the same opposition but was himself substituted later in the game.[7] In the 2014–15 season, Smith made several substitute appearances and scored in a 2–0 win against St Johnstone, at the time sending the Dons to the top of the table.[8]

In July 2016, Smith joined Scottish Championship side Dundee United on loan[9] where he scored five goals in 23 appearances. His loan with United was cut short on 26 January 2017.[10] [11]

St Mirren

After leaving Dundee United, Smith was loaned to fellow Championship side St Mirren for the remainder of the season.[12] After his loan deal ended, Smith signed a two-year contract to join St Mirren on a permanent transfer on 22 May 2017.[13] He was St Mirren's player of the year in 2018 as they won the Championship title and were promoted.

Dundee United

Smith rejoined Dundee United on a permanent basis in January 2019, for an undisclosed transfer fee.[14]

On 3 February 2020, it was announced that Smith had joined League of Ireland Premier Division Champions Dundalk on loan, following a successful trial period.[15] He returned to Dundee United in June 2020, following the shutdown of football caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] Smith was loaned to Ayr United in October 2020.[17]

On 20 January 2021, it was announced that Smith had left Dundee Utd., following the expiration of his contract.[18]

Ayr United

After leaving Dundee United, Smith signed a short-term contract with Ayr United.[19]

Indy Eleven

On 1 April 2021, Smith joined USL Championship side Indy Eleven.[20]

Partick Thistle

Smith returned to Scotland in July 2021 and signed a two-year contract with Partick Thistle.[21]

Morecambe

In June 2023, Smith signed for recently relegated League Two club Morecambe on a one-year deal.[22]

Style of play

Smith is primarily a forward but can also play in midfield. Former Aberdeen manager Craig Brown said that he was, "a strong, gifted striker." and said that he played like Dennis Bergkamp but was built like Joe Harper.[23]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoals
Aberdeen2011–12Scottish Premier League20000020
2012–131811020211
2013–14Scottish Premiership1802021221
2014–1524210302[24] 0302
2015–16140000000140
2016–17000000
Total763407120894
Dundee United (loan)2016–17Scottish Championship16100442[25] 0225
St Mirren (loan)2016–17151210000172
St Mirren2017–1834102142304313
2018–19Scottish Premiership1900052242
Total53102194306715
Dundee United2018–19Scottish Championship7130001[26] 0121
2019–20101001010121
Dundalk (loan)2020League of Ireland Premier Division5050
Dundee United2020–21Scottish Premiership403272
Total212304220314
Ayr United (loan)2020–21Scottish Championship9393
Ayr United11310123
Total20610216
Indy Eleven2021USL Championship13100131
Career total2192412224119026537

Honours

Aberdeen

St Mirren

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cammy Smith . 5 December 2020 . dundeeunitedfc.co.uk . Dundee United F.C. . en . 26 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210126205452/https://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/team/first-team/cammy-smith . dead .
  2. Web site: Cameron Smith Under 16 . . 22 April 2012.
  3. Web site: Cameron Smith Under 17 . . 22 April 2012.
  4. Web site: RedMatchday Feature: Living the dream . Aberdeen FC . 28 July 2014 . 18 February 2019.
  5. News: Cammy Smith tipped to become next teen Aberdeen FC star . Evening Express – Aberdeen . 10 November 2011 . 21 April 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111026152020/http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/2471945 . 26 October 2011 . dmy-all .
  6. News: Inverness 0–2 Aberdeen . BBC Sport . 21 April 2012 . 21 April 2012.
  7. Web site: Aberdeen 0-0 Inverness (aet, 4-2 pens). BBC Sport. Campbell. Andy. 16 March 2014. 16 July 2016.
  8. News: Aberdeen 2–0 St Johnstone. BBC Sport. 1 January 2015. 1 January 2015.
  9. Web site: Cammy Smith joins on loan . Dundee United FC . 13 July 2016 . 13 July 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161013182539/http://dufc.co/news/cammy-smith-joins-dundee-utd-on-loan/ . 13 October 2016 . dead .
  10. Web site: Cammy becomes a Buddy . Aberdeen FC . 26 January 2017 . 26 January 2017.
  11. Web site: Cammy Smith returns to Dons . Dundee United FC . 26 January 2017 . 26 January 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202080455/http://dufc.co/news/cammy-smith-returns-to-dons/ . 2 February 2017 . dead .
  12. Web site: Cammy Smith Joins The Buddies . St Mirren FC . 26 January 2017 . 26 January 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170202033517/http://www.stmirren.com/news/club/all-news/544-cammy-smith-joins-the-buddies . 2 February 2017 . dead .
  13. Web site: Cammy Smith Joins the Buddies . St Mirren FC . 22 May 2017 . 22 May 2017.
  14. News: Dundee United: Cammy Smith signs from St Mirren . 10 January 2019 . BBC Sport . 10 January 2019.
  15. Web site: Dundalk sign Cammy Smith on loan from Dundee United. ExtraTime.ie. 5 December 2020.
  16. News: Dempsey . Andrew . Dundalk boss Perth provides update on players, staff and Europe as clubs learn of FAI return-to-play plan . 3 July 2020 . extratime.ie . 11 June 2020.
  17. News: Dundee United ace Cammy Smith joins Ayr United on loan as 'delighted' Mark Kerr hails signing . Marc . Deanie . 22 October 2020 . 22 October 2020 . The Courier.
  18. Web site: Cammy Smith Leaves Tannadice.
  19. Web site: Cammy Smith agrees deal.
  20. Web site: Indy Eleven Signs Scottish Premier League Striker Cammy Smith.
  21. Web site: SIGNING NEWS: Cammy Smith signs two-year deal.
  22. Web site: Shrimps sign Smith. www.morecambefc.com. 27 June 2023. 1 July 2023.
  23. News: Aberdeen starlet Cammy Smith is our answer to Dennis Bergkamp, says boss Craig Brown . Daily Record . 21 April 2012 . 21 April 2012.
  24. Appearances in the Europa League
  25. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  26. Appearance in the Scottish Premiership play-offs