Tommy Smith
Tommy Smith, known as "the Anfield Iron" for his uncompromising style, was a Liverpool-born defender who embodied the toughness of Bill Shankly's teams throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Making 638 appearances over an 18-year career, Smith won multiple league titles, FA Cups and UEFA Cups, and famously scored a rare headed goal in the 1977 European Cup final victory over Borussia Monchengladbach in Rome, helping seal Liverpool's first European Cup triumph. A fiercely committed one-club man from the city itself, Smith remains a symbol of the hard-edged spirit that underpinned Liverpool's rise to dominance.
Liverpool FC career record
- Position: DF
- Nationality: England
- Born in: Liverpool
- Liverpool career: 1960–1978
- Appearances: 638
- Goals: 48
Tommy Smith stats for Liverpool
Tommy Smith made 638 appearances and scored 48 goals for Liverpool between 1960 and 1978, 0.08 goals per game. Among the 324 players in our Liverpool FC records that is 8th for appearances and 39th for goals.
Tommy Smith is one of 113 players from England in the records. Others include Ian Callaghan, Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard, Ray Clemence.
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Frequently asked questions
How many goals has Tommy Smith scored for Liverpool?
Tommy Smith scored 48 goals in 638 appearances for Liverpool (1960–1978), according to the player records on Liverpool Vibes.
When did Tommy Smith play for Liverpool?
Tommy Smith played for Liverpool FC from 1960 to 1978.
Where is Tommy Smith from?
Tommy Smith was born in Liverpool, England.