Liam Smith (born 10 April 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for club St Johnstone. He has previously played for Heart of Midlothian, East Fife, Raith Rovers, St Mirren, Ayr United, Dundee United, Cheltenham Town, Grimsby Town and Bohemians.
Career Hearts Smith began his career as a youth player at Hillfield Swifts Boys Club, before joining Rangers aged 10. Having been released by Rangers aged 14, Smith joined Heart of Midlothian (Hearts). Smith signed a 2-year professional contract in July 2014, extending his stay with the club until at least 2016. Aged 18 he made his first team debut on 20 August 2014, in the second round of the Scottish Challenge Cup away to Livingston, playing from the start in a 4–1 loss. Smith made one more appearance that season before being loaned to Scottish League Two side East Fife until the end of January 2015. He made his league debut on 30 August 2014, against East Stirlingshire in a 3–1 win, with his first goal coming against Queen's Park on 20 September salvaging a 2–2 draw. Smith's loan deal was later extended until the end of the season. In all he made 23 appearances for East Fife, scoring once.
On his return to Hearts Smith made his Scottish Premiership debut on 18 October, coming on as a 71st-minute substitute against Dundee United at Tannadice Park, replacing Juwon Oshaniwa in a 1–0 win.
Raith Rovers loan On 24 September 2016, it was announced that Smith had signed on loan at Raith Rovers for a month. He was recalled by Hearts on 29 October 2016.
St Mirren loan On 14 August 2017, Smith signed a season-long loan deal with Scottish Championship club St Mirren. It proved to be a successful loan spell as Saints won the Scottish Championship, with Smith playing 34 games and scoring twice. Smith was also part of the PFA Scotland Championship Team of the Year.
Ayr United Smith signed a one-year contract with Ayr United in August 2018.
Dundee United On 16 April 2019, Dundee United confirmed that Smith had signed a pre-contract to join the club in the summer, agreeing a two-year deal. Following relegation to the Scottish Championship in the 2022–23 season, Smith was released by United at the end of the season.
Cheltenham Town On 20 July 2023, Smith signed for Cheltenham Town, following a successful trial with the club.
Grimsby Town loan On 1 February 2024, Smith joined League Two club Grimsby Town on loan until the end of the season.
Bohemians On 12 July 2024, he signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Bohemians.
St Johnstone On 27 August 2025, Smith signed for Scottish Championship side St Johnstone on a one-year contract.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHeart of Midlothian2014–15Scottish Championship00001010202015–16Scottish Premiership1000010001102016–17Scottish Premiership2001010302502017–18Scottish Premiership000000—00Total300103040380East Fife (loan)2014–15Scottish League Two211000020231Raith Rovers (loan)2016–17Scottish Championship2000000020St Mirren (loan)2017–18Scottish Championship322100010342Ayr United2018–19Scottish Championship331201030390Dundee United2019–20Scottish Championship2802030103402020–21Scottish Premiership3013020—3512021–22Scottish Premiership2022030—2522022–23Scottish Premiership281202020341Total106490100301284Cheltenham Town2023–24EFL League One130001010150Grimsby Town (loan)2023–24EFL League Two111———111Bohemians2024LOI Premier Division9030——1202025LOI Premier Division14020—11171Total23050—11291St Johnstone2025–26Scottish Championship3000—0030Career total274918015015132210
Honours St Mirren Scottish Championship: 2017–18
Dundee United Scottish Championship: 2019–20
St Johnstone Scottish Championship: 2025–26
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