Eric Anders Smith (born 8 January 1997) is a Swedish professional

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who plays as a

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for

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Career

In January 2016, Smith joined Swedish team IFK Norrköping, and moved abroad in June 2018 signing with

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. Smith joined

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club

on loan for the second half of the 2020–21 season. FC St. Pauli secured an option to sign him permanently.

Personal life

Smith was born in Sweden, and his father Anders is a former footballer.

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* * 1997 births Living people Sportspeople from Halmstad Sportspeople from Halland County Swedish footballers Association football midfielders Sweden youth international footballers Allsvenskan players Belgian Pro League players Eliteserien players 2. Bundesliga players Halmstads BK players IFK Norrköping players K.A.A. Gent players Tromsø IL players FC St. Pauli players Swedish expatriate footballers Swedish expatriate sportspeople in Belgium Expatriate footballers in Belgium Swedish expatriate sportspeople in Norway Expatriate footballers in Norway Swedish expatriate sportspeople in Germany Expatriate footballers in Germany {{Sweden-footy-midfielder-stub