Eric Smith stats
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Match-by-match stats
E. Smith
St. PauliDefender
E. Smith vs Darmstadt 98
3 games playedEric Smith's next match is on Friday at 17:30 against Darmstadt 98. See how Eric Smith did in earlier matches against Darmstadt 98.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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Friday 17:30Fri 17:30Before the next match
Darmstadt 98 v St. Pauli, FridayWhat Darmstadt 98 allow centre backs
Position stats9 appearances at CB against Darmstadt 98 in their last 20 matches; league average from the 2. Bundesliga.
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Odds OutliersEric Smith 2026/2027 season stats
As a defensive midfielder, Eric Smith has appeared in 8 2. Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 571 minutes at an average rating of 7.07. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 2. Bundesliga midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026/2027.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 8 | 571 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 7.07 |
 UEFA Nations League | 2 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.07 |
| Total | 10 | 720 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 7.07 |
Attacking stats
Eric Smith has taken 5 shots with 3 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 114 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 22nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Eric Smith has 1 assist and 8 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 71 minutes. Eric Smith has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 70th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Eric Smith has completed 379 of 429 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 99th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Eric Smith completes 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
Eric Smith makes 10 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 57 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 34th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Eric Smith has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
2. BundesligaMainly defensive midfielder (3 appearances), also at center back (1) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
St. Pauli squad
Y. Niang
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A. Ceesay
22 yrs#9
S. Banks
25 yrs#17
T. Hara
27 yrs#18M. Kaars
27 yrs#19
R. Jones
23 yrs#26
M. Pereira Lage
29 yrs#28
G. Thórdarson
22 yrs#5
B. Hrgota
33 yrs#10
E. Ahlstrand
25 yrs#14
J. Chima Fujita24 yrs#16
M. Rasmussen
28 yrs#20S. Klein
22 yrs#22
C. Metcalfe26 yrs#24
M. Schmitz19 yrs#42N. Schmidt19 yrs#44
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29 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.13 |
2025/2026
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 |
2023/2024
| 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 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2021/2022
| 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 scored 1 assist across 8 appearances (6 starts), totalling 571 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Eric Smith has attempted 5 shots with 3 on target, a 60% 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 8 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). Eric Smith has contributed 8 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Eric Smith has registered 10 tackles (4 won), 12 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 379 from 429 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Eric Smith has won 27 of 54 total duels.
Discipline
Eric Smith has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 9.
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 Hannover 96 on July 7th. St. Pauli drew 1-1. Eric Smith played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.61.
Recent matches
- July 7th1-1 drawatHannover 96(90 mins, rating 7.61)
- April 17th2-0 winvsKarlsruher SC(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.6)
- September 10th0-1 winatRomania(90 mins, rating 7.48)
- June 24th1-1 drawatBosnia and Herzegovina(59 mins, rating 6.65)
- October 17th1-1 drawatEnergie Cottbus(90 mins, rating 7.05)
Next fixture
Eric Smith and St. Pauli are next in action on September 18th against Darmstadt 98 in the 2. Bundesliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Darmstadt 98 vs St. Pauli match preview.
Teammates at St. Pauli
Eric Smith currently plays alongside Arkadiusz Pyrka, Martijn Kaars, Simon Spari, Youssoupha Niang, Marcus Mathisen, Scott Banks, Joel Chima Fujita, Ricky-Jade Jones, Taichi Hara, Mathias Rasmussen, Tomoya Ando, Eric Smith, Erik Ahlstrand, Mathias Pereira Lage, Louis Oppie, Nick Schmidt, Marwin Schmitz, Connor Metcalfe, David Nemeth, Branimir Hrgota, Rony Jansson, Abdoulie Ceesay, Adam Dzwigala, Ben Voll, Dimitar Mitov, Gísli Thórdarson, Lars Ritzka and Sam Klein at St. Pauli.