Donna Smith (footballer)
# Donna Smith (footballer)

Donna Smith (born 17 January 1967) is an English former international women's football defender. She was a member of the England squad for the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup Finals.

## Club career

In 1995, Smith was playing for Croydon Women, after signing from Brighton & Hove Albion Women in 1994. A tall, strong and versatile defender, Smith won the club Players' and Manager's Player of the Year awards in Croydon's double winning 1995–96 season. Her other career as a firefighter allowed Smith to exhibit high fitness levels on the football pitch.

## International career

Smith was a member of the England squad for the 1995 Women's World Cup, but failed to make an appearance.

She was allotted 101 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England’s inaugural international.

