About Kirsty Smith
Born 1994. Kirsty Smith is a British association football player.
Manchester United
On 27 June 2018, it was announced that Smith and teammate Lizzie Arnot were leaving Hibernian; both signed with Manchester United for their inaugural season. Smith made her competitive debut for Manchester United in a 1–0 League Cup victory against Liverpool on 19 August, and her Championship debut in a 12–0 win against Aston Villa on 9 September. She made 16 league appearances as United won the Championship title and promotion to the FA WSL in their first season.
In the 2019–20 season, Smith scored her first goal for the club on 21 November 2019 in an 11–1 League Cup Group Stage victory over Championship team Leicester City.
West Ham United On 15 July 2022, it was announced that Smith had signed a two-year deal with West Ham United, with the option to extend for a further year.
Nottingham Forest On 14 July 2025, it was announced that Smith had signed a two-year deal with Nottingham Forest.
Rangers On 9 July 2026, it was announced that Smith had signed a two-year contract with Scottish Women's Premier League club Rangers and would wear shirt number 22.
International career
Smith represented Scotland at under-17 and under-19 levels. Her UEFA competition debut for the under-17s was on 9 April 2011 against France.
On 30 October 2014, Smith made her senior international debut in a World Cup qualification play-off against the Netherlands. She was a 79th minute substitute, coming on for Caroline Weir.
On 15 May 2019, Smith was named in the Scotland squad for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, the nation's first ever appearance at the tournament.
Personal life In 2017, Smith graduated with a degree in Accountancy and Finance from Heriot-Watt University.
Between 2023-2024 she was in a relationship with Australian goalkeeper and former West Ham teammate Mackenzie Arnold.
Career statistics
International appearances
Honours Hibernian Scottish Women's Cup: 2016, 2017 Runner-up 2013, 2015 Scottish Women's Premier League Cup: 2016, 2017, 2018 Runner-up 2014, 2015
Manchester United FA Women's Championship: 2018–19
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Scottish footballer
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Kirsty Smith was born on 6 January 1994 in Dalkeith.
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Kirsty Smith is an association football player.
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