Former Millwall striker calls time on playing career with “heavy heart”

Former Millwall striker Matt Smith has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35.

Smith scored 21 goals in 102 matches for Millwall after joining from QPR in 2019.

He amassed more than 500 senior appearances and picked up 139 goals and 48 assists.

Smith had spells with Leeds, Fulham, Oldham and Bristol City during his career.

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement after over 600 games as a player at almost every level of the English pyramid,” he said on social media.

“To enter the professional game so late at the age of 22 was really a dream come true and in truth I never ever thought imaginable.

“Fourteen seasons, 527 games and nearly 150 goals across the entire EFL for some truly incredible and historic clubs is a feat that leaves me filled with pride.”