Tommy Smith (footballer, born 2001)

Thomas Ryan Smith is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a left back for National League North club Needham Market.

He made his first-team debut for the club on 4 December 2019, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 1–1 away draw with Peterborough United in an EFL Trophy second round match, which Ipswich went on to win 6-5 on penalties.

[2] In November 2019, Smith joined Isthmian League Division One North side Bury Town on loan.

[3] Smith started the 2021/22 season on loan at Southern Premier Central side Lowestoft Town, making 13 appearances.

He made 49 appearances in the 2023/24 season as Needham Market were crowned champions and promoted to the National League North for the first time in their history.