Arthur Smith
| Date of birth | 08 May 1915 |
| Place of birth | Walmersley |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Outside right |
| Died | 21 August 2021 |
At the time of his death in August 2021, aged 106, Arthur Smith was believed to be the oldest surviving professional footballer in Britain.
He was awarded the BEM in 2013 due to his dedication to the church in Walmersley.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bury | 10 Nov 1934 | 01 Aug 1938 | |
| Leicester City | 01 Jul 1938 | 30 Jun 1939 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938-39 | Leicester City | League Division One | 8 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 1938 | Leicester City v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 29 Aug 1938 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leicester City | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 03 Sep 1938 | Chelsea v Leicester City | L | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 07 Sep 1938 | Birmingham City v Leicester City | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 10 Sep 1938 | Leicester City v Preston North End | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 12 Sep 1938 | Leicester City v Birmingham City | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 17 Sep 1938 | Charlton Athletic v Leicester City | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 08 Apr 1939 | Leicester City v Blackpool | L | 3-4 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.