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Height
17
Shirt
25 years
Oct 5, 2000
Right
Preferred foot
England
Country
€447.6K
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
Touches20%Shot attempts15%Goals22%
Chances created42%Aerial duels won48%Defensive contributions61%
Transfer value: €447.6K
Highest: €1.1M(Dec 31, 2019)
€1.1M
€830K
€550K
€280K
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League One 2025/2026

1
Goals
2
Assists
28
Started
37
Matches
2,667
Minutes played
6.61
Rating
6
Yellow cards
1
Red cards
Match stats

May 2

Stevenage
L1-0
90
0
0
0
0
6.6

Apr 25

AFC Wimbledon
L0-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

Apr 19

Port Vale
D0-0
74
0
0
0
0
6.4

Apr 14

Rotherham United
W3-0
90
0
1
0
0
8.1

Apr 11

Mansfield Town
W2-1
82
0
0
0
0
7.1

Apr 6

Northampton Town
W1-3
90
0
1
0
0
7.9

Apr 2

Leyton Orient
D0-0
87
0
0
0
0
6.4

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
Wigan Athletic

May 2

League One
Stevenage
1-0
90‎’‎
6.6

Apr 25

League One
AFC Wimbledon
0-1
90‎’‎
7.2

Apr 19

League One
Port Vale
0-0
74‎’‎
6.4

Apr 14

League One
Rotherham United
3-0
90‎’‎
8.1

Apr 11

League One
Mansfield Town
2-1
82‎’‎
7.1
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 29%
  • 17Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 0.91xG
3 - 0
Shot typeRight footSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.18xG0.74xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,667

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
0.94
xG on target (xGOT)
1.10
Non-penalty xG
0.94
Shots
17
Shots on target
5

Passing

Assists
2
Expected assists (xA)
2.44
Successful passes
918
Successful passes %
83.8%
Accurate long balls
56
Accurate long balls %
58.3%
Chances created
27
Big chances created
2
Successful crosses
2
Successful crosses %
25.0%

Possession

Successful dribbles
15
Successful dribbles %
68.2%
Duels won
120
Duels won %
48.8%
Aerial duels won
28
Aerial duels won %
43.1%
Touches
1,462
Touches in opposition box
29
Dispossessed
19
Fouls won
18

Defending

Defensive contributions
147
Tackles
60
Interceptions
31
Blocked shots
11
Fouls committed
46
Recoveries
126
Possession won final 3rd
8
Dribbled past
17
Clearances
45
Clean sheets
3
Goals conceded while on pitch
41
xG against while on pitch
40.96

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, 2 assists, 2,667 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.61, 6 yellow cards, 1 red card.

Matthew Smith scores highly on Minutes and Started 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:

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 Jon Mellish, Jonny Smith, Kai Payne, Ronan Darcy, Tobias Brenan, Sam Tickle, Morgan Fox, Will Aimson, Steven Sessegnon, Jensen Weir, Fraser Murray, Callum Wright, Christian Saydee, Joe Taylor, Dara Costelloe, Tom Watson, Jason Kerr, Babajide Adeeko, Luke Robinson, Callum McManaman, James Carragher, Harry McHugh, 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 Bukayo Saka, Daniel Burn, Declan Rice, Djed Spence, Eberechi Eze, Elliot Anderson, Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, James Trafford, Jarell Quansah, John Stones, Jordan Henderson, Marc Guéhi, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Nico O'Reilly, Noni Madueke, Ollie Watkins, Reece James, Valentino Livramento, Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo, Jude Bellingham, Dean Henderson, Anthony Gordon, Agnes Beever-Jones, Lucia Kendall, Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Keira Walsh, Leah Williamson, Esme Morgan, Lauren James, Georgia Stanway, Alessia Russo, Laura Blindkilde, Lauren Hemp, Maya Le Tissier, Anna Moorhouse, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Jessica Carter, Taylor Hinds, Chloe Kelly, Ella Toone, Beth Mead, Jessica Park, Ellie Roebuck, Niamh Charles, 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, and EFL Cup. 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
Touches20%Shot attempts15%Goals22%
Chances created42%Aerial duels won48%Defensive contributions61%

Career

Senior career

Wigan Athletic (Free transfer)Jul 2023 - now
99
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, 2 assists, 2,667 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.61, 6 yellow cards, 1 red card.

Matthew Smith scores highly on Minutes and Started 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:

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 Jon Mellish, Jonny Smith, Kai Payne, Ronan Darcy, Tobias Brenan, Sam Tickle, Morgan Fox, Will Aimson, Steven Sessegnon, Jensen Weir, Fraser Murray, Callum Wright, Christian Saydee, Joe Taylor, Dara Costelloe, Tom Watson, Jason Kerr, Babajide Adeeko, Luke Robinson, Callum McManaman, James Carragher, Harry McHugh, 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 Bukayo Saka, Daniel Burn, Declan Rice, Djed Spence, Eberechi Eze, Elliot Anderson, Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, James Trafford, Jarell Quansah, John Stones, Jordan Henderson, Marc Guéhi, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Nico O'Reilly, Noni Madueke, Ollie Watkins, Reece James, Valentino Livramento, Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo, Jude Bellingham, Dean Henderson, Anthony Gordon, Agnes Beever-Jones, Lucia Kendall, Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Keira Walsh, Leah Williamson, Esme Morgan, Lauren James, Georgia Stanway, Alessia Russo, Laura Blindkilde, Lauren Hemp, Maya Le Tissier, Anna Moorhouse, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Jessica Carter, Taylor Hinds, Chloe Kelly, Ella Toone, Beth Mead, Jessica Park, Ellie Roebuck, Niamh Charles, 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, and EFL Cup. 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.