Alan Smith Net Worth, Football Career, Awards and Rumors

Born on October 28, 1980, Alan Smith has played for monster Manchester United of EPL. Currently coaching and managing Notts County, this former mid-fielder has also represented England National Team. Representing such giant teams, Alan has made huge money.

Moreover,  Alan Smith’s Net worth reaches approximately $8 million with an annual salary of $4.3 million.

Born and Brought up in Rothwell, West Yorkshire, Alan began his career against the EPL giant Liverpool playing for Leeds United.

Not to mention,  Alan was 35 years old when he got married to Kristina MacMillan. Unfortunately, the duo split apart just after four months of marriage.

Education and Early Career

Alan Smith grew up in Rothwell, West Yorkshire where he attended Rodillian School. He has an early interest in Football. Initially, he played for his school and higher level.

Smith started playing football professionally at the age of 18. Smith scored a goal on his debut playing for Leeds United against Liverpool. Alan Smith was a substitute in the game.

Impressive performance in the debut game gave him overnight fame. Well, this performance attracted sports official.

Professional Career and Stats

Alan Smith started his professional career playing for Leeds United. As a midfielder, he made his appearance in total 172 Premier League matches and completed 38 goals from 1998-2004.

Simultaneously, he was named in the England National squad in November 2000. But he appeared in the friendly match against  Mexico in 2001. Alan continuously played for a U-21 squad and finally make it to the senior team on June 1, 2007.

After playing for Leeds United, Alan Smith Signed Manchester United for Whopping $9.73 millions. He appeared in three seasons ( 2004- 2007) on Premier League for Manchester United. Moreover, he appeared in 71 matches and scored seven goals for Man. United.

During the match against Liverpool in 2006, Smith broke his ankle winning him a free kick. He was unbaled to take a free kick. Finally, he had to take a break from football and practice. Although, he rejoined the second season with Manchester United.

Caption – Alan Smith, playing for Manchester United.

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After appearing in three seasons with Manchester United, he signed New Castle  United for mouthwatering $ 8.34 million. He spends four seasons with New Castle and makes an appearance in 52 matches. Though he wasn’t able to score a single goal.

After his farewell from Man. United he was on loan for Milton Keynes Dons. He was there from January 2012 to May 2014.

Just after four days of farewell from MK dons, he joined Notts County as a coach. He was under contract for one year. According to Daily Mail, he was getting $973,651 per week playing for New Castle. Though he didn’t reveal his contract amount with Notts County.

Later in January 2017, he became caretaker manager of Notts County.

Awards and Achievements

Alan Smith’s net worth was sure to rise along with his career as a professional football player. However, his awards and achievements also add up to his value.

Smith received ‘The Supporters Player of the Year’ award twice in the years 2003 and 2004. It was during the time he was playing on behalf of Leeds United. Also, he also received the most sought Premiership medal for his dedication towards the team.

Relationship, Rumor, and Wife

Even though, midfielder Alan Smith was once rumored to be dating beautiful actresses like Lauren Frain, Amy Nuttall, Venessa Nimmo, Gemma Atkinson and so on.

He got married to Kristina McMillan in June 2015 in a glitzy ceremony at a castle in Cheshire.

Caption- Alan Smith and Kristina Macmillan wedding picture.

Image Source- Daily Mirror

Kristina was an X- Factor dancer, and she knew Alan for eight years. Undoubtedly, they were having a good time together.

Later, in just four months the couple separated. The reason behind the splitting was a car saleswoman Sarah Cox. Once, he was found kissing her, and that causes the couple split.

However, he got apart from Sarah, right after his splitting from wife, Kristina.

Alan Smith’s net worth

Alan Smith is currently a  caretaker manager of Notts County. He made a contract of $9.34 million with Manchester United and $8.34 million with New Castle United.

His career has rewarded him with a great amount of cash. Alan Smith’s Net worth is approximately $8 million.

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Published on 6/14/2017 and updated on 2/8/2018.