Jackson Smith (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jackson William Smith[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 October 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Telford, England[2] | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Barnsley | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2021[2] | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → Frickley Athletic (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Kettering Town (loan) | 31 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Walsall (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Walsall | 23 | (0) |
| 2024– | Barnsley | 0 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Grimsby Town (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:06, 27 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Jackson William Smith (born 14 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL League One club Barnsley.
Career
[edit]Wolverhampton Wanderers
[edit]After playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Kettering Town, Smith moved on loan to Walsall in January 2023.[3][4] The move was welcomed by Walsall's first-choice goalkeeper Owen Evans.[5] He made his debut on 29 April 2023, appearing as a half-time substitute for the injured Evans, and his performance was praised by manager Mat Sadler.[6]
Walsall
[edit]He signed for Walsall on a permanent deal in July 2023.[7] He won the 'Young Player of the Year' award in the 2023–24 Walsall season after taking over from first choice goalkeeper Owen Evans.[8]
Barnsley
[edit]On 9 July 2024, Smith signed for League One club Barnsley on a four-year deal, with the option for a further year, for an undisclosed fee.[9]
On 1 October 2024, Smith signed for League Two side Grimsby Town on an initial emergency 7-day loan after the injury of both of Grimsby's senior goalkeepers.[10] The loan was extended by another 7 days on 8 October 2024,[11] and again on 15 October 2024,[12] and 22 October 2024.[13]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 26 October 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2021–22[14] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–23[15] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Frickley Athletic (loan) | 2020–21[16] | Division One South East | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kettering Town (loan) | 2021–22[17] | National League North | 31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 33 | 0 | ||
| Walsall (loan) | 2022–23[15] | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Walsall | 2023–24[18] | League Two | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[c] | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Barnsley | 2024–25[19] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grimsby (loan) | 2024–25[19] | League Two | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Career total | 66 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 78 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearance for U21 team in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearances in FA Trophy
- ^ a b Appearances in EFL Trophy
Honours
[edit]Individual
References
[edit]- ^ "EFL – Squad List 2023/24: Walsall – In Squad Players" (PDF). English Football League. p. 142. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ a b c "Get to Know | Jackson Smith". wolves.co.uk. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Walsall sign Wolves keeper Smith on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ Drury, Jonny. "Walsall sign Wolves keeper Jackson Smith on loan until end of season". www.expressandstar.com.
- ^ Jenkins, Paul. "Walsall's Owen Evans happy with his new goalkeeping pal". www.expressandstar.com.
- ^ Jenkins, Paul. "Mat Sadler praises Walsall's Jackson Smith on EFL debut". www.expressandstar.com.
- ^ "Walsall sign goalkeeper Smith from Wolves" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Walsall End of Season Awards: Isaac Hutchinson scoops a hat-trick of honours" – via www.expressandstar.co.uk.
- ^ "JACKSON SMITH SIGNS FOR THE REDS". www.barnsleyfc.co.uk. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Goalkeeper joins on loan - Grimsby Town Football Club". gtfc.co.uk. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "Jackson's loan extended - Grimsby Town Football Club". gtfc.co.uk. 8 October 2024. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "JACKSON'S LOAN EXTENDED - Grimsby Town Football Club". gtfc.co.uk. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Smith's loan extended further - Grimsby Town Football Club". gtfc.co.uk. 22 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Jackson Smith in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jackson Smith in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ "Frickley Athletic | Appearances | Jackson Smith | 2020-2021 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ Jackson Smith at Soccerway
- ^ "Games played by Jackson Smith in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jackson Smith in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "Isaac Hutchinson takes home three awards at end of season presentation". Walsall FC. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- 2001 births
- Living people
- English men's footballers
- Men's association football goalkeepers
- Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. players
- Kettering Town F.C. players
- Walsall F.C. players
- Barnsley F.C. players
- National League (English football) players
- English Football League players
- Frickley Athletic F.C. players
- 21st-century English sportsmen