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Tyler Smith

b. 1998

English association football player

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About Tyler Smith

Born 1998. Tyler Smith is an association football player.

Hull City He signed for Hull City in August 2021, and made his debut for the club on 28 August in a 0–0 home draw against AFC Bournemouth. He scored his first goal for the club within the 1st minute of an FA Cup match against Everton on 8 January 2022.

In January 2023 Smith joined Oxford United on loan until the end of the season.

Smith was released by Hull City at the end of the 2022–23 season.

Bradford City After his release, Smith signed a three-year deal with Bradford City. After the first few matches of the 2023–24 season, he said he was looking forward to playing more football. He scored his first goal for Bradford on 29 August 2023, in the EFL Cup. with Smith himself being injured a few days later. On 31 October he scored a hat-trick in the EFL Trophy, to send the club through to the next round. He later praised teammate Kevin McDonald, who had served as caretaker manager. By December 2023, Smith had scored 6 goals in 4 games in the EFL Trophy for the club. He later spoke positively about his striking partnership with Andy Cook.

After losing his first-team place, on 5 March 2024, Smith scored his first goal for the club since December 2023. On 23 April, in a 10 minute appearance, he scored the winning goal in the penultimate game of the season, to keep the club in contention for the play-offs.

He lost his first-team place again during the 2024–25 season; as of January 2025, he had not been in a matchday squad for two months.

On 17 January 2025, Smith returned to Barrow on loan until the end of the season. Ahead of the 2025–26 season, Smith was told by Bradford City manager Graham Alexander that he could leave the club, with former club Barrow said to be interested in signing him, although Smith turned down the chance to return to Barrow. He left the club by mutual consent on 1 September 2025.

Rochdale On 3 October 2025, Smith returned to Rochdale, now of the National League, on a deal until the end of the 2025–26 season; the move saw him reunite with brother Kyron Gordon, having previously played together at Sheffield United.

Derry City On 1 August 2026, he signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.

Personal life His younger brother is fellow footballer Kyron Gordon. Smith became a father in September 2024, after his wife gave birth.

Career statistics

Honours Rochdale National League play-offs: 2026

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Also known as
Tyler Gavin Junior Smith

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Who is Tyler Smith?

English association football player

When was Tyler Smith born?

Tyler Smith was born on 4 December 1998 in Sheffield.

What is Tyler Smith's occupation?

Tyler Smith is an association football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tyler Smith

· Wikidata: Q60737431

· DBpedia: Tyler Smith (footballer)

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