William Thomas Smith (born 30 November 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Club career Smith began his career with Stoke City progressing through the club's academy, making his professional debut on 27 August 2024 in a 5–0 EFL Cup victory away at Middlesbrough. Smith made a further two appearances in the EFL Cup in 2025–26. On 12 March 2026, Smith joined Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Mickleover on a one-month loan. Smith left Stoke at the end of the 2025–26 season after not having his contract renewed. Smith joined Nantwich Town on 8 September 2026.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStoke City2024–25Championship000010—102025–26Championship000020—20Career total0000300030

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