Sam Smith has become a fan favourite amongst the Wrexham faithful since arriving at the Racecourse Ground.
Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds sanctioned the signing of Smith on the January deadline day in 2025.
The striker has since become a key part of Phil Parkinson’s side, providing some much-needed goals for Wrexham’s promotion push.
With that being said, here is absolutely everything you need to know about the Red Dragons striker.
Where is Sam Smith from?
Born in Manchester, England on the 8th of March 1998, Smith signed his first professional contract with Reading in 2016.
Sam Smith height
Sam Smith is approximately 6 feet 1 inch (1.85m), giving him a solid physical presence when battling opposition defenders.
Sam Smith salary
Whilst his Wrexham salary is currently unknown, Salary Sport reports that Smith earned £5,600 per week while at Reading – he is likely to earn a similar amount at the Racecourse Ground.
How much did Wrexham pay for Sam Smith?
Wrexham paid around £2m for Smith, making him the club’s most expensive signing ever. Modou Faal (£590,000) was Wrexham’s previous record transfer.
Did Sam Smith play for Manchester United?
Before his days scoring in the EFL, Smith actually plied his trade for Premier League giants Man United.
Growing up in Manchester as a kid, the striker would join the Red Devils academy aged six and would remain there for ten years.
Smith would eventually leave his boyhood club in 2014 in a move to Reading.
Sam Smith stats
Smith would take his first steps into senior football with Reading, going out on a series of loans while contracted to the Royals.
After a successful stint with Cambridge United, the U’s would end up signing Smith permanently in 2021.
Former club Reading would then come calling and sign the striker two years after they first sold him. Smith would enjoy two impressive years at the Madejski Stadium before being snapped up by League One side Wrexham in January 2025, where he still remains today.
| Club | Apps | Goals | Assists | |
| 2016–2021 | Reading | 8 | (1) | (0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | → Oxford United (loan) | 23 | (3) | (1) |
| 2019 | → Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 3 | (0) | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Cambridge United (loan) | 28 | (7) | (2) |
| 2020 | → Tranmere Rovers (loan) | 7 | (0) | (0) |
| 2021 | → Cheltenham Town (loan) | 21 | (4) | (1) |
| 2021–2023 | Cambridge United | 91 | (28) | (5) |
| 2023–2025 | Reading | 59 | (26) | (3) |
| 2025– | Wrexham | 17 | (5) | (0) |
Sam Smith net worth
According to Salary Sport, Sam Smith’s net worth is £280,800. This has been accumulated throughout the course of his football career.
Sam Smith Instagram and X/Twitter
You can find Smith on Instagram under the handle @samtsmith and on Twitter/X as @samtsmith_.