Jayden Smith
New Zealand footballer (born 2007)
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Jayden Smith (born 4 July 2007) is a New Zealand footballer who plays for the Wellington Phoenix.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jayden Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 4 July 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Nelson, New Zealand[1] | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[2] | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wellington Phoenix | ||
| Number | 39 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2023 | FC Nelson | ||
| 2023–2024 | Wellington Phoenix | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 27 | (1) |
| 2024– | Wellington Phoenix | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23 January 2026 | |||
Club career
Youth career
Smith played for FC Nelson at youth and senior level, before joining the Phoenix academy in 2023.[3][4] Smith originally played in the midfield, before transitioning to a centre-back after joining the Phoenix Academy.[5] He attended Nelson College while living in Nelson.[1]
Wellington Phoenix
Smith signed his first pro-contract for the club on 7 October 2024.[6][7] On 20 October 2024, Smith made his debut for the Wellington Phoenix in an A-League Men match against Western United.[8][5]
International career
Smith was called up for the New Zealand U20 squad for the first time in May 2025, for two friendlies against Chile.[9][10]
Smith was named as part of the 21-player New Zealand U20 squad for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup that took place in Chile from September to October 2025.[11] Smith made three appearances in the tournament, with New Zealand exiting after the conclusion of the group stage.[12][13][14]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played on 24 May 2025.[15]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Others | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 2023 | National League | 6 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 18 | 1 | |||
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Total | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 28 | 1 | |||
| Wellington Phoenix | 2024–25 | A-League Men | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 1 | ||