Renny Smith

Renny Piers Smith (born 3 October 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Farnborough. Born in England, he represents Austria at youth level.

He has also represented Austria internationally at under-18 and under-19 level.

Club career Smith was born in Epsom, Surrey, and attended the Whitgift School in South Croydon. He started his career in the youth team at Chelsea where he stayed until early 2013, before he made the decision to leave following a difference in opinion over his playing position. He featured regularly for Arsenal's youth team over various competitions including the UEFA Youth League, but he failed to make the breakthrough to the first team. He failed to earn a professional deal and was released in the summer of 2015 following the end of his scholarship.

In August 2015, he signed for Championship side Burnley on a three-year contract, following a successful trial against Sheffield. During his time with the club he made ten league appearances, however, he was predominantly used as a substitute or remained on the bench.

In August 2016, he was recalled early from his loan with GAIS and was sold to Italian Serie B side Vicenza for a nominal fee. He made his professional debut for the side in November 2016, replacing Francesco Signori as a substitute in the 1–0 league win over Trapani Calcio.

On 5 July 2018, Smith joined Dutch side Dordrecht on a three-year deal.

On 15 September 2020, Smith joined Austrian Bundesliga side WSG Tirol on a free transfer. He left the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.

On 26 September 2023, Smith signed for Oxford City.

On 31 July 2025, following a successful trial period, Smith joined National League South side, Farnborough.

International career Despite being born in England, Smith qualifies to represent Austria through his maternal grandfather. He made his debut in the 2–1 win.