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Full nameKorey Alexander Sheridan Smith
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalityEngland
Age35
Date of birth31 Jan 1991
BirthplaceHatfield
Height183 cm
Shirt number#8
ClubCambridge United
Central midfielder
23
Appearances
0
Goals
1
Assists
971
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Cambridge United.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
League Two23019716.7
EFL Trophy2011106.9
League Cup100646.7

Scout report

Experienced headCentral midfielder

K. Smith is a 35-year-old central midfielder at Cambridge United, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 1 assists in 23 appearances, a Season grade of 8, top 87% of League Two central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 6.8, ranking 460th of 478 in the League Two. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member (23.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.24 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Smith.

Judged on this season alone, Smith graded 8 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 58th of 67 of the 67 central midfielders in the League Two, on 0 goals, 1 assist and 3.244 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 15 → 8). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 7, 66th of 67 of the 67 central midfielders in the League Two. At 35 Smith is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.4 reflects that trajectory.

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Past his 2020/21 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.

Peak: 2020/21Trending downRemarkably consistent
Current potential66th of 67 central midfielders · League TwoCurrent season58th of 67 central midfielders · League Two58th-best central midfielder in the League Two460th in the League Two · potential66th-highest potential central midfielder in the League Two
6.8
Ratingi
66th of 67 central midfielders
7.9
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
23.5%
Minutes
limited game time
3.24
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Cambridge United finished 3rd of 24 · an upper-table side

3.24
Def. / 90
16
Tackles
13
Interceptions
5
Clean sheets

3.24 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 23 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 24) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 23.5% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Age curve. At 35, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 6.8, Smith carries the 66th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the League Two of 67. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.24 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).

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Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.