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My Take
Tommy Smith intrigues me because his story carries a quiet tension between birthplace and allegiance. Born in Macclesfield, England, and shaped by the Ipswich Town academy, this 187 cm centre-back ultimately chose to represent New Zealand at international level. I always find that kind of divided identity compelling, the sense that a player's heart and his passport can point in different directions. On the pitch he sounds like a defender built on solidity rather than flash, comfortable shifting to left back when needed. I have a lasting respect for these unglamorous backline workhorses who form the true spine of any team.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tommy Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- トミー・スミス
- Reading
- とみー・すみす
- Born
- March 31, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Macclesfield, United Kingdom
- Height
- 187 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tommy Smith born?
Born March 31, 1990 (age 36).
Where is Tommy Smith from?
Tommy Smith is from Macclesfield, United Kingdom.
What does Tommy Smith do?
Tommy Smith works as association football player.
How tall is Tommy Smith?
Tommy Smith is 187 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.