Eric Smith
FC St. Pauli/D/
SwedenPlayer Info
Eric Smith is a highly-rated Swedish central defender who has become a key figure for German 2. Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli. Born on January 8, 1997, the 29-year-old stands at 191 cm and embodies the modern ball-playing center-back, combining defensive solidity with excellent distribution. Smith's career took off in Sweden before his talents earned him a move to St. Pauli, where he has flourished. His composure on the ball, aerial dominance, and tactical intelligence have made him indispensable, helping transform St. Pauli into promotion contenders. His market value of €5 million reflects his importance and potential. Although he is still awaiting his senior debut for Sweden, he is widely considered a future national team player. Eric Smith represents the new generation of defenders: physically imposing, technically gifted, and a leader on the pitch.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2021/06/30
KAA Gent
FC St. Pauli600000€
Transfer
2021/06/29
FC St. PauliKAA GentLoan Ended
2021/01/06
KAA GentFC St. PauliLoan
2020/12/30
IFK Norrkoping FKKAA GentLoan Ended
2020/05/20
KAA GentIFK Norrkoping FKLoan
2019/12/30
Tromso ILKAA GentLoan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
FC St. Pauli
Bundesliga2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
21
Games Started
21
Minutes Per Game
1845
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
2
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
10
Accurate Passes Per Game
1029
Key Passes Per Game
12
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
82
Accurate Crosses Per Game
11
Success Dribbles Per Game
9
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
27
Interceptions Per Game
19
Clearances Per Game
77
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
3
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
1
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
12
Be Fouled Per Game
25