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Dean Smith
Born: March 19, 1971
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Hometown: West Bromwich, England
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 1989-1994 | Walsall |
| 1994-1997 | Hereford United | |
| 1997-2003 | Leyton Orient | |
| 2003-2004 | Sheffield Wednesday | |
| 2004-2005 | Port Vale | |
| Managerial | 2011-2015 | Walsall |
| 2015-2018 | Brentford | |
| 2018-2021 | Aston Villa | |
| 2021-2022 | Norwich City | |
| 2023 | Leicester City | |
| 2023- | Charlotte FC | |
Sports Mole has 1,447 articles about Dean Smith. Articles 1 to 40:
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Toronto and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 29, 20:08
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Preview: New York Red Bulls vs. Charlotte FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's MLS clash between New York Red Bulls and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 27, 08:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fdarlington-nagbe.jpg "Darlington Nagbe in action for Columbus Crew on March 11, 2025")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS Playoffs clash between Charlotte FC and Columbus Crew, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 22, 22:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fdean-smith.jpeg "Charlotte FC head coach Dean Smith pictured on March 30, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS Playoffs clash between Charlotte FC and Chicago Fire, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 16, 03:22
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Sports Mole previews Wednesday's MLS Playoffs clash between Orlando City and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 12, 21:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fhany-mukhtar.jpeg "Hany Mukhtar of Nashville SC pictured on May 28, 2023")
Preview: Nashville SC vs. Charlotte FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's MLS Playoffs clash between Nashville SC and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 8, 20:44
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS clash between Columbus Crew and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 1, 22:19
Preview: Charlotte FC vs. New England Revolution - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS Playoffs clash between Charlotte FC and New England Revolution, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 24, 18:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fdean-smith_1.jpeg "Charlotte FC head coach Dean Smith pictured on March 30, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS Playoffs clash between Charlotte FC and San Diego, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 17, 16:29
Preview: CF Montreal vs. Charlotte FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS clash between CF Montreal and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 10, 23:45
Preview: Charlotte FC vs. Nashville SC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Charlotte FC and Nashville SC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 3, 20:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F40%2Fchris-armas.jpg "Colorado Rapids head coach Chris Armas during his time with Leeds United on February 8, 2023")
Preview: Colorado Rapids vs. Charlotte FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS Playoffs clash between Colorado Rapids and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 27, 22:46
Preview: Charlotte FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Charlotte FC and San Jose Earthquakes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 21, 06:28
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Jack Grealish: Newcastle transfer stance 'revealed' as 'new details' emerge over Man City exit
Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish is reportedly open to joining Newcastle United in the summer transfer window.Mar 20, 18:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fevander.jpeg "Evander of FC Cincinnati pictured on March 4, 2025")
Preview: Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Charlotte FC and FC Cincinnati, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 13, 21:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Fjavier-mascherano-lionel-messi.jpg "Inter Miami's head coach Javier Mascherano with Lionel Messi on February 25, 2025")
Javier Mascherano gives update on Lionel Messi availability for Inter Miami's MLS clash with Charlotte FC
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano provides an update on Lionel Messi's availability ahead of Sunday's MLS home game against Charlotte FC. Mar 8, 23:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Fdiego-gomez-lionel-messi-luis-suarez.jpg "Inter Miami's Diego Gomez celebrates with teammates Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez on February 21, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Inter Miami and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 7, 03:26
Preview: Charlotte FC vs. Atlanta United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Charlotte FC and Atlanta United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 27, 16:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fbrian-schmetzer.jpg "Seattle Sounders manager Brian Schmetzer pictured on November 27, 2023")
Preview: Seattle Sounders vs. Charlotte FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Seattle Sounders and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 20, 20:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Feverton-leicester-city.jpg "Everton's Alex Iwobi and Leicester City's Boubakary Soumare on May 1, 2023")
Everton vs. Leicester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between two former English champions in Everton and Leicester City.Jan 30, 16:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Fmichael-kayode.jpg "Fiorentina's Michael Kayode on July 17, 2024")
Transfer news and rumours today: Kayode to Brentford, Carlos to Wolves, Zaha to Charlotte FC
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Michael Kayode to Brentford, Diego Carlos to Wolves and Wilfried Zaha to Charlotte FC.Jan 21, 10:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Flloyd-kelly.jpg "Newcastle United's Lloyd Kelly on October 1, 2024")
Transfer news and rumours today: Newcastle set Lloyd Kelly asking price, Andres Garcia to Aston Villa, Wilfried Zaha to MLS
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Newcastle United's Lloyd Kelly asking price, Andres Garcia to Aston Villa and Wilfried Zaha to MLS.Jan 18, 10:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fpedro-gallese.jpeg "Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese pictured on November 1, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS Playoffs clash between Orlando City and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 7, 16:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fkarol-swiderski.png "Karol Swiderski in action for Charlotte FC on August 24, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Friday's Major League Soccer clash between Charlotte FC and Orlando City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 29, 23:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fpedro-gallese.jpeg "Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese pictured on July 13, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Orlando City and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 24, 23:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Fdc-united.jpg "Christian Benteke of DC United celebrates after scoring on July 26th, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between DC United and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 17, 21:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F42%2Fthomas-frank.jpg "Brentford head coach Thomas Frank on September 21, 2024")
"Maybe something happens": Man United-linked Thomas Frank refuses to rule out Brentford exit
Thomas Frank insists that he is "very happy at Brentford", but he has refused to rule out a future exit amid reported interest from Manchester United.Oct 17, 14:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2FPatrick%20Agyemang.jpg "Patrick Agyemang celebrates a goal for Charlotte FC on June 22, 2024")
Preview: Charlotte FC vs. CF Montreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Charlotte FC and CF Montreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 3, 03:30
![Argentina's Lionel Messi before the game on June 20, 2024 [IMAGO]](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/thumbor/nZr1c8UUeg1Ptk4-r0Hx9wgC_QY=/87x65/smart/filters:format(webp)/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F25%2Flionel-messi_2.jpg "Argentina's Lionel Messi before the game on June 20, 2024 [IMAGO]")
Argentina squad: Lionel Messi returns as Serie A star earns surprise call-up
Argentina star Lionel Messi returns to the national team for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia.Oct 2, 23:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Flionel-messi-federico-redondo-and-jordi-alba.jpg "Lionel Messi, Federico Redondo and Jordi Alba celebrate an Inter Miami goal on September 14, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Inter Miami and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 26, 22:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fkarol-swiderski.jpeg "Karol Swiderski in action for Charlotte FC on August 24, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Major League Soccer clash between Orlando City and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 16, 17:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fjoel-waterman.png "Joel Waterman in action for Montreal on August 31, 2024")
Preview: CF Montreal vs. Charlotte FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between CF Montreal and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 12, 21:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2FNathan%20Byrne.jpg "Nathan Byrne of Charlotte FC on June 27, 2024")
Preview: Charlotte FC vs. Atlanta United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Charlotte FC and Atlanta United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 30, 07:45
Preview: Charlotte FC vs. New York Red Bulls - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Charlotte FC and New York Red Bulls, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 22, 23:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F33%2Fmiguel-almiron.jpg "Newcastle United's Miguel Almiron on August 10, 2024")
Transfer news and rumours: Almiron to MLS, Andersen to Fulham, Miovski future
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Miguel Almiron to MLS, Joachim Andersen to Fulham and Bojan Miovski to Girona.Aug 13, 08:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F50%2Ftim-ream.jpg "Fulham's Tim Ream looks dejected after the match on October 2, 2023")
Tim Ream completes MLS move to leave Fulham searching for new centre-back
Fulham bid farewell to long-serving defender Tim Ream, who has ended his nine-year stay to complete a switch to MLS side Charlotte.Aug 7, 16:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fwillian-pacho.jpg "Eintracht Frankfurt's Willian Pacho pictured in training on April 9, 2024")
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Willian Pacho to PSG, Tim Ream to leave Fulham and Bojan Miovski to Southampton.
Aug 6, 15:40
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Sports Mole previews Thursday's Leagues Cup clash between Charlotte FC and Cruz Azul, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 29, 22:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F09%2Fjim-curtin.jpg "Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin takes the field on February 25, 2024")
Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Charlotte FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Leagues Cup clash between Philadelphia Union and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 25, 15:57
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Preview: Austin FC vs. Charlotte FC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Austin FC and Charlotte FC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 18, 18:10
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