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Height
17
Shirt
25 years
Oct 5, 2000
Right
Preferred foot
England
Country
€286.7K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Central Midfielder, Attacking Midfielder
DM
CM
AM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches19%Shot attempts9%Goals27%
Chances created29%Aerial duels won47%Defensive contributions70%
Transfer value: €286.7K
Highest: €1.1M(Dec 31, 2019)
€1.1M
€830K
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League One 2025/2026

1
Goals
0
Assists
21
Started
30
Matches
2,064
Minutes played
6.49
Rating
6
Yellow cards
1
Red cards
Match stats

Mar 28

Reading
L3-0
45
0
0
0
0
6.4

Mar 21

Exeter City
W2-0
45
0
0
0
0
6.9

Mar 17

Barnsley
D1-1
13
0
0
0
0
6.5

Mar 14

Bradford City
W2-0
31
0
0
0
0
5.9

Mar 10

Plymouth Argyle
L0-3
45
0
0
0
0
6.0

Mar 7

Blackpool
D1-1
33
0
0
0
0
6.0

Feb 28

Huddersfield Town
W1-0
22
0
0
1
0
6.2

Feb 21

Stockport County
L4-2
79
0
0
0
0
6.7

Feb 18

Luton Town
W1-0
31
0
0
0
0
6.7

Feb 15

Arsenal
L4-0
60
0
0
0
0
6.1
Wigan Athletic

Mar 28

League One
Reading
3-0
45‎’‎
6.4

Mar 21

League One
Exeter City
2-0
45‎’‎
6.9

Mar 17

League One
Barnsley
1-1
13‎’‎
6.5

Mar 14

League One
Bradford City
2-0
31‎’‎
5.9

Mar 10

League One
Plymouth Argyle
0-3
45‎’‎
6.0
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 40%
  • 10Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 0.46xG
3 - 0
Shot typeRight footSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.18xG0.74xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,064

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
0.48
xG on target (xGOT)
0.96
Non-penalty xG
0.48
Shots
10
Shots on target
4

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
1.58
Successful passes
726
Successful passes %
84.4%
Accurate long balls
46
Accurate long balls %
63.0%
Chances created
17
Successful crosses
2
Successful crosses %
28.6%

Possession

Successful dribbles
12
Successful dribbles %
75.0%
Duels won
98
Duels won %
50.8%
Aerial duels won
22
Aerial duels won %
44.9%
Touches
1,147
Touches in opposition box
12
Dispossessed
14
Fouls won
13

Defending

Defensive contributions
126
Tackles
52
Interceptions
28
Blocked shots
10
Fouls committed
35
Recoveries
94
Possession won final 3rd
8
Dribbled past
15
Clearances
36
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded while on pitch
37
xG against while on pitch
34.52

Discipline

Yellow cards
6
Red cards
1

News

About

Matthew Smith is a 25-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Wigan Athletic, born on October 5, 2000, who is right-footed. Follow Matthew Smith on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League One season, Matthew Smith has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 2,064 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.49, 6 yellow cards, 1 red card.

Matthew Smith scores highly on Minutes compared to defensive midfielders in the League One.

Matthew Smith's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Matthew Smith's next match is on April 2, 2026 when Wigan Athletic face Leyton Orient in the League One.

Explore Matthew Smith's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Matthew Smith's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Matthew Smith currently plays for Wigan Athletic alongside Sam Tickle, Isaac Mabaya, Morgan Fox, Will Aimson, Steven Sessegnon, Jensen Weir, Fraser Murray, Callum Wright, Christian Saydee, Joe Taylor, Dara Costelloe, Tom Watson, Ryan Trevitt, Jason Kerr, Babajide Adeeko, Luke Robinson, Callum McManaman, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, James Carragher, Harry McHugh, Caylan Vickers, Joe Adams, Leo Graham, Toby Savin, Jack Hunt, Owen Moxon, Tyrese Francois, Harrison Bettoni, Joseph Hungbo, Llyton Chapman, Adam Moseley, Josh Robinson, and Jack Rogers. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Matthew Smith's career has also included time at Arsenal, Doncaster Rovers, Charlton Athletic, and Swindon Town.

Matthew Smith is from England, and the national teams include Anthony Gordon, Marc Guéhi, Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Valentino Livramento, Lewis Hall, Harry Maguire, Phil Foden, Jordan Henderson, Dominic Solanke, Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford, Ben White, Daniel Burn, Dean Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Rogers, Djed Spence, Nico O'Reilly, Harvey Barnes, Jarrod Bowen, Elliot Anderson, James Garner, James Trafford, Jason Steele, Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Taylor Hinds, Keira Walsh, Leah Williamson, Esme Morgan, Lauren James, Georgia Stanway, Alessia Russo, Jessica Park, Lauren Hemp, Maya Le Tissier, Anna Moorhouse, Lucia Kendall, Alex Greenwood, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Grace Fisk, Poppy Pattinson, Chloe Kelly, Grace Clinton, Agnes Beever-Jones, Laura Blindkilde, Ellie Roebuck, Jessica Carter, and Freya Godfrey. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Matthew Smith has won 2 titles: FA Cup (2019/2020) with Arsenal and Premier League 2 (2017/2018) with Arsenal U23.

Matthew Smith has competed in League One, FA Cup, EFL Cup, EFL Trophy Final Stage, and Premier League 2 Division 1. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Matthew Smith, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Matthew Smith to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches19%Shot attempts9%Goals27%
Chances created29%Aerial duels won47%Defensive contributions70%

Career

Senior career

Wigan Athletic (Free transfer)Jul 2023 - now
92
3
49
0
8
0
27
2

Youth career

29
2
3
0
22
1
50
9
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Arsenal

England
1
FA Cup(19/20)

News

About

Matthew Smith is a 25-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Wigan Athletic, born on October 5, 2000, who is right-footed. Follow Matthew Smith on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League One season, Matthew Smith has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 2,064 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.49, 6 yellow cards, 1 red card.

Matthew Smith scores highly on Minutes compared to defensive midfielders in the League One.

Matthew Smith's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Matthew Smith's next match is on April 2, 2026 when Wigan Athletic face Leyton Orient in the League One.

Explore Matthew Smith's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Matthew Smith's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Matthew Smith currently plays for Wigan Athletic alongside Sam Tickle, Isaac Mabaya, Morgan Fox, Will Aimson, Steven Sessegnon, Jensen Weir, Fraser Murray, Callum Wright, Christian Saydee, Joe Taylor, Dara Costelloe, Tom Watson, Ryan Trevitt, Jason Kerr, Babajide Adeeko, Luke Robinson, Callum McManaman, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, James Carragher, Harry McHugh, Caylan Vickers, Joe Adams, Leo Graham, Toby Savin, Jack Hunt, Owen Moxon, Tyrese Francois, Harrison Bettoni, Joseph Hungbo, Llyton Chapman, Adam Moseley, Josh Robinson, and Jack Rogers. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Matthew Smith's career has also included time at Arsenal, Doncaster Rovers, Charlton Athletic, and Swindon Town.

Matthew Smith is from England, and the national teams include Anthony Gordon, Marc Guéhi, Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Valentino Livramento, Lewis Hall, Harry Maguire, Phil Foden, Jordan Henderson, Dominic Solanke, Harry Kane, Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford, Ben White, Daniel Burn, Dean Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Rogers, Djed Spence, Nico O'Reilly, Harvey Barnes, Jarrod Bowen, Elliot Anderson, James Garner, James Trafford, Jason Steele, Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Taylor Hinds, Keira Walsh, Leah Williamson, Esme Morgan, Lauren James, Georgia Stanway, Alessia Russo, Jessica Park, Lauren Hemp, Maya Le Tissier, Anna Moorhouse, Lucia Kendall, Alex Greenwood, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Grace Fisk, Poppy Pattinson, Chloe Kelly, Grace Clinton, Agnes Beever-Jones, Laura Blindkilde, Ellie Roebuck, Jessica Carter, and Freya Godfrey. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Matthew Smith has won 2 titles: FA Cup (2019/2020) with Arsenal and Premier League 2 (2017/2018) with Arsenal U23.

Matthew Smith has competed in League One, FA Cup, EFL Cup, EFL Trophy Final Stage, and Premier League 2 Division 1. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Matthew Smith, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Matthew Smith to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.