Arthur Smith

Date of birth08 May 1915
Place of birthWalmersley
NationalityEnglish
PositionOutside right
Died21 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.