Michael Smith
Preston North End/F/
EnglandPlayer Info
Michael Smith is a towering English striker for Preston North End, standing at 193 cm and valued around €250,000. The 34-year-old target man has forged a prolific career in the EFL, most notably with Rotherham United where he became a club legend. Smith's game is built on his immense aerial prowess, physical hold-up play, and a surprising technical touch for a big man. His most successful spell came at Rotherham, where his goals were instrumental in multiple promotion campaigns to the Championship, and he famously scored a hat-trick in a playoff final at Wembley. Now at Preston, he provides a different and highly effective tactical option with his ability to win long balls and bring teammates into play. Smith is the quintessential modern target man, respected for his consistency, work ethic, and crucial goal contributions.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/07/21
Sheffield Wednesday
Preston North EndSigned
2022/06/30
Rotherham UnitedSheffield WednesdaySigned
2018/01/10
BuryRotherham UnitedSigned
2017/08/30
PortsmouthBurySigned
2017/05/30
Northampton TownPortsmouthLoan Ended
2017/01/30
PortsmouthNorthampton TownLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Preston North End
FA Cup2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
0
Minutes Per Game
26
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
4
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
1
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
0