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Sam Smith, the 28-year-old Wrexham striker who once got released by Manchester United at 16, just scored the winner against them in preseason — and he didn’t just score, he made Harry Maguire’s life hell. After a winding path through Reading, Cambridge, and multiple loan spells, Smith smashed his way into the Championship with a club-record £2.7M move to Wrexham in January 2025. He battled back from a major calf surgery that sidelined him for three straight preseasons, then erupted with 9 goals last season to help Wrexham finish 7th. Manager Phil Parkinson says Smith’s hunger and resilience are undeniable — and now, with full preseason prep behind him, he’s primed for his best season yet, ready to dominate defenders and prove he belongs at the top level.

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