Tommy Smith
New Zealand
Age
36
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Tommy Smith
Tommy Smith, a centre-back, takes a place in New Zealand's confirmed 26 for the 2026 World Cup. The Braintree Town defender is 36 at kick-off and valued at around €50k.
He arrives with 56 senior caps and 21 Braintree Town appearances this season. New Zealand's group-stage route begins in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and Iran, after they qualified by winning the OFC third-round play-off in March 2025.
He arrives with 56 senior caps and 21 Braintree Town appearances this season. New Zealand's group-stage route begins in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and Iran, after they qualified by winning the OFC third-round play-off in March 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
0
Clearances
0
Blocks
0
Playing Style
A centre-back, Smith defends the middle for New Zealand, with 56 senior caps behind him. He is left-footed and stands 1.88 m. He has logged 1,398 club minutes for Braintree Town this season, going into the group stage in Darren Bazeley's squad at 36.
World Cup History
Tommy Smith goes into 2026 with a World Cup behind him: he was part of New Zealand's 2010 World Cup squad. Darren Bazeley has named him in the 26 once more for the 2026 finals. His international career runs to 56 senior caps and 2 goals for New Zealand. He goes into the group stage among the centre-backs on the final list.
National Team
New Zealand
Tier 5
£4m
📋 Teammates (23)
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Midfielders
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Goal Rush Impact
Smith's work for New Zealand is at the back, a centre-back there to defend first, with 21 Braintree Town appearances this season. On the Goal Rush card New Zealand are a Tier 5 side at £4m, one of the lower bands within the game's £200m card budget.
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Smith at the 2026 World Cup
Smith is a confirmed Centre-Back in Darren Bazeley's 26-man New Zealand squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the New Zealand side opening their Group G campaign in June.
Picking New Zealand in Goal Rush
A Tier 5 team, New Zealand are set at £4m for the tournament. Darren Bazeley's side open Group G against Iran in mid-June, and Smith is among the centre-backs in the confirmed 26.
Tommy Smith World Cup 2026 FAQs
New Zealand are a Tier 5 side at £4m, among the cheaper sides on the Goal Rush card. Smith is in Darren Bazeley's confirmed 26 as a centre-back, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Smith is a centre-back for New Zealand. He plays his club football for Braintree Town and is part of Darren Bazeley's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in New Zealand's final 26.
Yes. Smith was part of New Zealand's 2010 World Cup squad, so the 2026 finals would be his second. Darren Bazeley has named him in the 26-man squad after New Zealand qualified by winning the OFC third-round play-off.
Smith plays his club football for Braintree Town. He is named among New Zealand's centre-backs in Darren Bazeley's final 26, with New Zealand opening their Group G campaign against Iran in mid-June.
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