Eric Smith
Sweden
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Eric Smith 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Eric Smith has appeared in 3 2. Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 121 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 2. Bundesliga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots | 1 | 0.70 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 20 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 25 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 25 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.74 | 95 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 2 | 1.50 | 45 |
| Chances created | 2 | 1.49 | 45 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Eric Smith has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 121 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 20th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Eric Smith has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 61 minutes. Eric Smith has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 102 | 75.90 | 95 |
| Accurate passes | 86 | 64.00 | 95 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 3.72 | 95 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 1.49 | 65 |
| Backward passes | 9 | 6.69 | 45 |
| Passes (final third) | 24 | 17.85 | 95 |
Eric Smith has completed 86 of 102 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 95th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.74 | 75 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 2.23 | 75 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 45 |
| Duels won | 5 | 3.72 | 35 |
| Aerials won | 2 | 1.49 | 85 |
| Touches | 126 | 93.70 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 24 | 17.85 | 75 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 1.49 | 85 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 0.74 | 45 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Eric Smith completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 5 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 1 | 0.74 | 5 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 2.23 | 95 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.74 | 45 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 5.21 | 75 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Eric Smith makes 1 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 121 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 5th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.49 | 75 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 50 |
| Foul involvements | 3 | 2.23 | 65 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Eric Smith has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
2. BundesligaMainly right central midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Eric Smith previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 27 | 2,313 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 36 | 6.86 |
| DFB Pokal | 3 | 322 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7.52 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 32 | 2,829 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 46 | 7.24 |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 210 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 7.98 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 26 | 2,241 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 27 | 7.24 |
| DFB Pokal | 4 | 382 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7.85 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 26 | 2,272 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 38 | 7.17 |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 210 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | 17 | 1,208 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 6.93 |
| DFB Pokal | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6.68 |
About Eric Smith
2. Bundesliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the 2. Bundesliga, Eric Smith has featured across 3 appearances (1 starts), totalling 121 minutes. Eric Smith has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Eric Smith has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Eric Smith has contributed 2 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Eric Smith has registered 1 tackles (0 won), 3 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 86 from 102 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Eric Smith has won 5 of 14 total duels.
Discipline
Eric Smith has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 1.
About Eric Smith
Eric Smith is a 29-year-old defender playing for St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga, representing Sweden. Eric Smith is right-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 8 January 1997.
Most recent appearance
Eric Smith's most recent match was away at Kaiserslautern on April 19th. St. Pauli lost 1-2. Eric Smith played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.14.
Recent matches
- April 19th1-2 lossvsKaiserslautern(90 mins, rating 7.14)
- August 24th2-0 lossatRot-Weiss Essen(25 mins, rating 6.66)
- January 22nd2-2 drawatHolstein Kiel(26 mins, rating 6.37)
- October 20th1-1 drawvsSpVgg Greuther Fürth(5 mins, rating 6.59)
- May 15th3-0 lossatFrance(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Eric Smith and St. Pauli are next in action on July 23rd against DSC Arminia Bielefeld in the 2. Bundesliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the DSC Arminia Bielefeld vs St. Pauli match preview.
Teammates at St. Pauli
Eric Smith currently plays alongside Wissou Kaba, Arkadiusz Pyrka, Joel Chima Fujita, Youssoupha Niang, Tomoya Ando, Martijn Kaars, Taichi Hara, Rony Jansson, Connor Metcalfe, Marcus Mathisen, Abdoulie Ceesay, Dimitar Mitov, Eric Smith, Branimir Hrgota, Mathias Pereira Lage, Louis Oppie, Ben Voll, Lars Ritzka, Simon Spari, Gísli Thórdarson, David Nemeth, Scott Banks, Mathias Rasmussen, Nick Schmidt, Adam Dzwigala, Erik Ahlstrand, Ricky-Jade Jones, Marwin Schmitz and Sam Klein at St. Pauli.