Renny Smith
Renny Piers Smith (born 3 October 1996), is an English-born Austrian professional footballer who plays as a Midfielder for FC Dordrecht. He has also represented Austria internationally at under-18 and under-19 level.[3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Renny Piers Smith[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 3 October 1996||
Place of birth | Epsom, England | ||
Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in)[3] | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | FC Dordrecht | ||
Number | 10 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2013 | Chelsea | ||
2013–2015 | Arsenal | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2016 | Burnley | 0 | (0) |
2016 | → GAIS (loan) | 10 | (0) |
2016–2017 | Vicenza | 2 | (0) |
2017 | → Mantova (loan) | 13 | (1) |
2017–2018 | Südtirol | 26 | (0) |
2018– | FC Dordrecht | 59 | (8) |
National team | |||
2014 | Austria U18 | 2 | (0) |
2014 | Austria U19 | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:27, 8 February 2020 (UTC) |
Career
Smith was born in Epsom, Surrey, and attended the Whitgift School in South Croydon.[4] He started his career in the youth team at Chelsea where he stayed until early 2013, before he made the decision to leave following a difference in opinion over his playing position.[4] He subsequently joined London rivals Arsenal on a two-year scholarship, a move which followed him being on trial at clubs Liverpool and Manchester City.[5] He featured regularly for Arsenal's youth team over various competitions including the UEFA Youth League, but he failed to make the breakthrough to the first team. He failed to earn a professional deal and was released in the summer of 2015 following the end of his scholarship.[6]
In August 2015, he signed for Championship side Burnley on a three-year contract, following a successful trial against Sheffield.[6] He was placed immediately into the Development Squad. In February 2016 he joined Swedish Superettan side GAIS on a season-long loan, following a successful two-week trial.[7] During his time with the club he made ten league appearances, however, he was predominately used as a substitute or remained on the bench.[8]
In August 2016, he was recalled early from his loan with GAIS and was sold to Italian Serie B side Vicenza for a nominal fee.[9] He made his professional debut for the side in November 2016, replacing Francesco Signori as a substitute in the 1–0 league win over Trapani Calcio.[8] On 31 January 2017, Smith joined Lega Pro side Mantova on loan.[10][11]
On 5 July 2018, Smith joined Dutch side Dordrecht on a three-year deal.[12]
International career
Despite being born in England, Smith qualifies to represent Austria through his maternal grandfather.[4] His father, Renny Sr., alerted the Austrian Football Association of his eligibility, and in April 2014 he received his first call-up to the under-18 side for a friendly against Denmark, after the Association had scouted him in Arsenal youth team fixtures.[13] He made his debut in the 2–1 win.[13]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 17 December 2016.
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Burnley | 2015–16[8] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
GAIS (loan) | 2016[8] | Superettan | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10 | 0 | ||
Vicenza | 2016–17[8] | Serie B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
Mantova (loan) | 2016–17[8] | Lega Pro | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 1 | ||
Career total | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 25 | 1 |
References
- "Squads for 2016/17 Premier League confirmed". Premier League. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
- "Renny Smith". 11v11. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- Renny Smith at WorldFootball.net
- "RENNY SMITH MAKES AUSTRIA DEBUT". Das Wunderkid. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- "ARSENAL SIGN DEFENDER RENNY SMITH FROM CHELSEA". Das Wunderkid. 8 February 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- "Renny Settles In". Burnley FC. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- "Clarets youngster joins Swedish side GAIS". Burnley FC. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- "Renny Smith - Soccerway". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- "Renny Smith leaves for Italy". Up The Clarets. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- "Renny Piers Smith è biancorosso". Vicenza Calcio. 1 February 2017. Archived from the original on 17 October 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- "31/01/2017 Ultimi colpi in chiusura di calciomercato". Mantova F.C. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- "Renny Smith versterkt FC Dordrecht" (in Dutch). FC Dordrecht. 5 July 2018. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
- "RENNY SMITH EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW- ON ARSENAL, AUSTRIA AND HIS AIMS FOR NEXT SEASON". Das Wunderkid. 5 May 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2016.