About Eric Smith
Born 1997. Eric Smith is a Swedish association football player.
Eric Anders Smith (born 8 January 1997) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for 2. Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli and the Sweden national team.
Club career In January 2016, Smith joined Swedish team IFK Norrköping, and moved abroad in June 2018 signing with Gent.
Smith joined 2. Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli on loan for the second half of the 2020–21 season. FC St. Pauli secured an option to sign him permanently.
International career On 12 May 2026, Smith was named in the Sweden squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Smith made his full international debut on 1 June 2026 in a friendly 1–3 loss against Norway, playing for 45 minutes as a centre-back before being replaced by Alexander Bernhardsson.
Personal life Smith was born in Sweden, and his father Anders is a former footballer.
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Honours
FC St. Pauli 2. Bundesliga : 2023–24
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Eric Smith?
Swedish footballer (born 1997)
When was Eric Smith born?
Eric Smith was born on 8 January 1997 in Halmstad.
What is Eric Smith's occupation?
Eric Smith is an association football player.
What nationality is Eric Smith?
Eric Smith is Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eric Smith (Swedish footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Smith. https://biography.guide/eric-smith-association-football-player/
MLA: "Eric Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-smith-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Eric Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-smith-association-football-player/.
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