Date of birth | 28 October 1980 |
Place of birth | Rothwell |
Nationality | English |
Weight | 74 kg |
Height | 1.75 m |
Position | Forward |
After a relatively quiet 1999-2000, Alan Smith had a season to remember in 2000-01.
He began like a house on fire, scoring in both legs of the Champions' League qualifying round with Munich 1860, adding a double in the 2-0 win over Everton and a single in the 2-1 victory at Middlesbrough.
He began to forge a formidable partnership with Mark Viduka and further goals came at regular intervals throughout the campaign.
A striker who is a real team player, he is full of unselfish running and works hard to close down defenders.
He netted several valuable goals in Europe, including the winner against Lazio in the Olympic Stadium after being set up by Viduka's back heel, and an audacious chip in the 4-1 win in Anderlecht.
While his combative style and never-say-die attitude was really appreciated by the Elland Road faithful, they also attracted the attention of referees and his game would clearly have improved if the number of yellow cards he received had been reduced.
Alan was rewarded for a fine season with his first England cap in the friendly against Mexico and retained his place in the squad for the World Cup qualifier in Greece.
Alan joined Manchester United for £7million in May 2004 with a five-year contract.
He took to United like a duck to water, winning over the fans with his all-action style, immense drive and energy combined with considerable skills on the ground and in the air.
He plainly enjoys every second on the pitch.
After a broken leg ended his spell at Manchester United, Alan resurrected his career at Newcastle United where the former striker was largely and effectively used in a midfield role.
Alan joined Newcastle United in August 2007 with a five-year contract.
After a loan spell, he joined Milton Keynes Dons in July 2012 with a two-year contract.
Alan joined Notts County in July 2014 with a one-year contract that was extended to June 2016 in May 2015.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Leeds United | 26 Mar 1998 | 26 May 2004 | |
Manchester United | 26 May 2004 | 03 Aug 2007 | |
Newcastle United | 03 Aug 2007 | 30 Jun 2012 | |
Milton Keynes Dons | 29 Jan 2012 | 31 May 2012 | L |
Milton Keynes Dons | 10 Jul 2012 | 30 Jun 2014 | |
Notts County | 01 Jul 2014 | 30 Jun 2018 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1998-99 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 2 | 2 |
2 |
1
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1998-99 | Leeds United | Premier League | 15 | 7 |
7 |
6
|
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1999-00 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
2
|
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1999-00 | Leeds United | League Cup | 1 |
1
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1999-00 | Leeds United | Premier League | 20 | 6 |
4 |
5
|
1
|
1999-00 | Leeds United | UEFA Cup | 2 | 6 |
1 |
2
|
|
2000-01 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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2000-01 | Leeds United | League Cup | 1 |
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2000-01 | Leeds United | Premier League | 26 | 7 |
11 |
8
|
1
|
2000-01 | Leeds United | UEFA Champions League | 16 | 7 |
3
|
1
|
|
2001-02 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 1 |
1
|
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2001-02 | Leeds United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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2001-02 | Leeds United | Premier League | 19 | 4 |
4 |
6
|
1
|
2001-02 | Leeds United | UEFA Cup | 4 | 1 |
1 |
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2002-03 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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2002-03 | Leeds United | Premier League | 33 | 3 |
11
|
2
|
|
2002-03 | Leeds United | UEFA Cup | 6 | 5 |
3
|
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2003-04 | Leeds United | FA Cup | 1 |
1
|
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2003-04 | Leeds United | League Cup | 2 |
2
|
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2003-04 | Leeds United | Premier League | 35 | 9 |
6
|
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2004-05 | Manchester United | FA Community Shield | 1 | 1 |
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2004-05 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 |
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2004-05 | Manchester United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
1 |
1
|
|
2004-05 | Manchester United | Premier League | 22 | 9 |
6 |
2
|
1
|
2004-05 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 2 |
2 |
1
|
|
2005-06 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 |
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2005-06 | Manchester United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
2
|
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2005-06 | Manchester United | Premier League | 15 | 6 |
1 |
4
|
|
2005-06 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 7 | 1 |
3
|
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2006-07 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
2
|
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2006-07 | Manchester United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
2006-07 | Manchester United | Premier League | 6 | 3 |
1
|
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2006-07 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 3 |
1 |
1
|
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2007-08 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
2007-08 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 |
1
|
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2007-08 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 26 | 7 |
9
|
1
|
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2008-09 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 4 | 2 |
2
|
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2009-10 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 2 |
1
|
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2009-10 | Newcastle United | League Championship | 31 | 1 |
8
|
1
|
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2009-10 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 |
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2010-11 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 |
1
|
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2010-11 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 |
1
|
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2010-11 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 7 | 4 |
3
|
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2011-12 | Milton Keynes Dons | League One | 14 | 2 |
1 |
6
|
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2011-12 | Milton Keynes Dons | League One Play-Offs | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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2011-12 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 2 |
1
|
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2012-13 | Milton Keynes Dons | FA Cup | 4 | 2 |
1
|
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2012-13 | Milton Keynes Dons | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
2012-13 | Milton Keynes Dons | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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2012-13 | Milton Keynes Dons | League One | 9 | 18 |
1 |
7
|
1
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2013-14 | Milton Keynes Dons | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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2013-14 | Milton Keynes Dons | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
2013-14 | Milton Keynes Dons | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2013-14 | Milton Keynes Dons | League One | 14 | 10 |
4
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2014-15 | Notts County | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 3 |
1
|
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2014-15 | Notts County | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2014-15 | Notts County | League One | 20 | 3 |
8
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2015-16 | Notts County | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
2015-16 | Notts County | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 |
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2015-16 | Notts County | League Two | 25 | 3 |
6
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2016-17 | Notts County | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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2016-17 | Notts County | Football League Trophy | 1 |
1
|
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2016-17 | Notts County | League Cup | 1 | ||||
2016-17 | Notts County | League Two | 7 | 12 |
3
|
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2017-18 | Notts County | FA Cup | 4 |
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2017-18 | Notts County | Football League Trophy | 3 | 1 |
2
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2017-18 | Notts County | League Cup | 1 |
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2017-18 | Notts County | League Two | 17 |
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2017-18 | Notts County | League Two Play-Offs | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1997-98 | England | UEFA Under-18 | 1 |
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1997-98 | England | Under-18 | 1 | ||||
1998-99 | England | UEFA Under-18 | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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1998-99 | England | Under-18 | 1 |
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1999-00 | England | Under-21 | 1 | 1 |
1 |
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2000-01 | England | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
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2000-01 | England | International Friendly | 1 |
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2000-01 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
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2000-01 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
1
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2001-02 | England | International Friendly | 1 |
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2001-02 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 3 | 1 |
1
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2001-02 | England | Under-21 | 2 | ||||
2002-03 | England | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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2002-03 | England | UEFA European Championship | 1 | 1 |
1
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2003-04 | England | International Friendly | 2 |
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2004-05 | England | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 2 |
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2004-05 | England | International Friendly | 2 | 2 |
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2005-06 | England | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
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2006-07 | England | B International | 1 | 1 |
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2006-07 | England | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
2007-08 | England | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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12 Feb 1998 | England v Israel | W | 1-0 | U18 | |
26 Mar 1998 | England v France | W | 3-0 | UEFA Under 18 | 2nd round group 3 |
19 Jul 1998 | Cyprus v England | W | 1-2 | UEFA Under 18 | Final group B |
21 Jul 1998 | Republic of Ireland v England | W | 0-1 | UEFA U18 | Final group B |
23 Jul 1998 | England v Croatia | L | 0-3 | UEFA U18 | Final group B |
13 Oct 1998 | Italy v England | W | 2-4 | U18 | |
08 Oct 1999 | England v Denmark | W | 4-1 | Under-21 | |
22 Feb 2000 | England v Argentina | W | 1-0 | Under-21 | |
06 Oct 2000 | England v Germany | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 9 |
10 Oct 2000 | Finland v England | D | 2-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 9 |
27 Feb 2001 | England v Spain | L | 0-4 | Under-21 | |
25 May 2001 | England v Mexico | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
06 Jun 2001 | Greece v England | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 9 |
15 Aug 2001 | England v Netherlands | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
26 Mar 2002 | England v Italy | D | 1-1 | Under-21 | |
16 Apr 2002 | England v Portugal | L | 0-1 | Under-21 | |
17 May 2002 | Switzerland v England | W | 1-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Finals Group A |
20 May 2002 | Italy v England | L | 2-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Finals Group A |
22 May 2002 | Portugal v England | L | 3-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Finals Group A |
07 Sep 2002 | England v Portugal | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
12 Oct 2002 | Slovakia v England | W | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
16 Oct 2002 | England v North Macedonia | D | 2-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 7 |
18 Feb 2004 | Portugal v England | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
31 Mar 2004 | Sweden v England | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
18 Aug 2004 | England v Ukraine | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
04 Sep 2004 | Austria v England | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
09 Oct 2004 | England v Wales | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
13 Oct 2004 | Azerbaijan v England | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
17 Nov 2004 | Spain v England | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
28 May 2005 | USA v England | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
31 May 2005 | England v Colombia | W | 3-2 | International Friendly | |
12 Oct 2005 | England v Poland | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
25 May 2007 | England v Albania | W | 3-1 | B International | |
01 Jun 2007 | England v Brazil | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
22 Aug 2007 | England v Germany | L | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
16 Nov 2007 | Austria v England | W | 0-1 | International Friendly |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.