Kelly Smith
English footballer · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Born 1978 · age 48
Kelly Jayne Smith is an English former football forward who spent three spells with FA WSL club Arsenal. After moving to the United States, Smith broke records with Seton Hall University then played professionally with Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) franchise Philadelphia Charge.
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Faye White Teammate at Arsenal W.F.C., 2005-2009
Emma Byrne Teammate at Arsenal W.F.C., 2012-2016
Ciara Grant Teammate at Arsenal W.F.C., 2012-2014
Mary Phillip Teammate at Arsenal W.F.C., 2005-2008
Dennis Bergkamp Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1995-1997
Tony Adams Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1995-1997
Martin Keown Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1995-1997
Lee Dixon Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1995-1997
Paul Merson Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1995-1997
Steve Bould Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1995-1997
Sari van Veenendaal Teammate at Arsenal W.F.C., 2015-2017
Rachel Brown Teammate at England national team, 1997-2013
Amy LePeilbet Teammate at Boston Breakers, 2009-2011
Lorrie Fair-Allen Teammate at Philadelphia Charge, 2001-2003- Andy Linighan Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1995-1997
Julie Fleeting Teammate at Arsenal W.F.C., 2005-2009
Gilly Flaherty Teammate at Arsenal W.F.C., 2006-2009
Lindsay Johnson Teammate at England national team, 2004-2010
Karen Walker Teammate at England national team, 1995-2003
Jody Handley Teammate at England national team, 2002-2010
Lee Harper Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1995-1997
Paul Shaw Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1995-1997- Adrian Clarke Teammate at Arsenal F.C., 1995-1997
- Jenny Benson Teammate at Philadelphia Charge, 2001-2003
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After returning to Arsenal for a period which included a 2007 UEFA Women's Cup win, Smith was tempted back to America with another professional contract, this time with Boston Breakers in Women's Professional Soccer (WPS). She accumulated 117 caps for the England national team after making her debut in 1995. Despite being hit by serious injury during her career, Smith is England's second-highest goalscorer with 46 goals. She played for Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics. Smith was renowned for her speed, ball control and quickness in which she developed into a potent centre forward. She is considered by many who played with and against her to be one of the greatest ever players to come out of England, as well as one of the greatest players of all time.
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Hope SoloAlso played for Philadelphia Charge
Eniola AlukoAlso played for England women's national football team
Tobin HeathAlso played for New Jersey Wildcats
Kim LittleAlso played for Great Britain women's Olympic association football team
Kristine LillyAlso played for Boston Breakers
Kelley O'HaraAlso played for Boston Breakers