Thomas Ryan Smith is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a left back for club Needham Market.

Club career Ipswich Town Smith joined Ipswich Town's academy aged 8. He made his first-team debut for the club on 4 December 2019, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 1–1 away draw with Peterborough United in an EFL Trophy second round match, which Ipswich went on to win 6–5 on penalties.

In November 2019, Smith joined Isthmian League Division One North side Bury Town on loan. He made 19 appearances for his hometown club before returning to parent club Ipswich Town.

While on loan at Bury Town, Smith signed his first professional contract with Ipswich Town on 25 February 2020.

Smith started the 2021/22 season on loan at Southern Premier Central side Lowestoft Town, making 13 appearances. He finished the season at Isthmian League Division One North side Stowmarket Town, where he made a further 8 appearances.

Stowmarket Town

At the end of that season, Smith was released by Ipswich Town. On 16 June 2022, Smith returned to Stowmarket Town on a permanent deal. Smith made 44 appearances in the 2022/23 season.

Needham Market

On 3 June 2023, Smith joined Southern Premier Central side Needham Market. He made 49 appearances in the 2023/24 season as Needham Market were crowned champions and promoted to the National League North for the first time in their history.

Career statistics

+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsIpswich Town2019–20League One0000001Appearances in EFL Trophy0102020–21League One0000001010Total0000002020Bury Town (loan)2019–20Isthmian League North Division18000—10190Lowestoft Town (loan)2021–22Southern League Premier Central Division11010—10130Stowmarket Town (loan)2021-22Isthmian League North Division7000—1080Stowmarket Town2022-23Isthmian League North Division35010—80440Needham Market2023-24Southern League Premier Central Division39060—40490Career total110080001701350

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