Jonny Smith

Jonathan Gary Smith (born 28 July 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Rochdale.

Career Born in Liverpool, England, Smith joined the Wrexham academy at the age of 10. On 16 January 2016, Smith made his Wrexham debut in their FA Trophy second round defeat against Torquay United.

In May 2016, Smith signed for Championship side Bristol City for an "undisclosed" compensation fee, agreeing terms on a two-year contract. On 19 August 2016, Smith joined League Two side Cheltenham Town on loan until January 2017. Smith made his English Football League debut the following day in a 1–0 defeat against Doncaster Rovers. He made nine appearances whilst on loan at Cheltenham Town. He joined Oldham Athletic on a season-long loan in September 2019. On 29 August 2020, Smith joined Swindon Town on a season-long loan. He scored on his Swindon debut in an EFL Cup tie against Charlton Athletic on 5 September 2020 before being recalled on 29 January having made 20 appearances in all competitions.

On 29 January 2021, Smith joined League One side Burton Albion on a two-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee. On 6 February 2021, he made his debut in a EFL League One match against Hull City scoring the only goal in a 1–0 win. His contract ended in the summer of 2023 having played 77 league matches scoring 9 goals.

On 30 June 2023, he was announced as a Wigan Athletic player, signing a two-year deal from a free transfer.

On 1 September 2025, Smith joined League Two club Gillingham on a season-long loan from Wigan Athletic.

On 6 May 2026, Wigan announced they had transfer listed the player.

On 4 August 2026, Smith joined newly-promoted League Two club Rochdale, signing a two-year deal.

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