Korey Smith
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Cambridge United.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 23 | 0 | 1 | 971 | 6.7 |
 EFL Trophy | 2 | 0 | 1 | 110 | 6.9 |
 League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 6.7 |
Scout report
K. Smith is a 35-year-old central midfielder at Cambridge United, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 1 assists in 23 appearances, a Season grade of 8, top 84% of League Two central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 6.8, ranking 464th of 484 in the League Two. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member (23.5% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.24 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Smith.
Judged on this season alone, Smith graded 8 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 92nd of 110 of the 110 central midfielders in the League Two, on 0 goals, 1 assist and 3.244 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 15 → 8). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 7, 109th of 110 of the 110 central midfielders in the League Two. At 35 Smith is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.4 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2020/21 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · Cambridge United finished 3rd of 24 · an upper-table side
3.24 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 23 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 24) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 23.5% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 35, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 6.8, Smith carries the 109th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the League Two of 110. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.24 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the League Two with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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