Kelly Smith

Kelly Smith

Kelly Jayne Smith, MBE (born 29 October 1978, in Watford) is an English football forward currently in her third spell with FA WSL club Arsenal Ladies. A product of the American college system, Smith broke records with Seton Hall University then played professionally with Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) franchise Philadelphia Charge. After returning to Arsenal for a spell which included a 2007 UEFA Women's Cup win, Smith was tempted back to America with another professional contract, this time with Boston Breakers in Women's Professional Soccer (WPS). She has accumulated over 100 caps for the England women's national football team since making her debut in 1995. Despite being hit by serious injury during her career, Smith is England's record goalscorer with 45 goals. She played for Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics.