Shayla Smart facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shayla Brianna Smart | ||
| Date of birth | 30 May 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Bronx, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Wake Forest Demon Deacons | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Montverde Academy | |||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | 2 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Florida Krush | 1 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2016 | Jamaica U17 | 1+ | (1) |
| 2018 | Jamaica U20 | 2 | (0) |
| 2019– | Jamaica | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 June 2018 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 July 2019 |
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Shayla Brianna Smart, born on May 30, 2000, is a talented footballer. She was born in America but plays for the Jamaica women's national team. Shayla plays as a forward, which means she helps score goals for her team. She also played for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons college team.
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About Shayla Smart
Her Background
Shayla's family background is interesting! Her dad is from Jamaica, and her mom is from Puerto Rico. She grew up in the United States.
Education and College Life
Shayla attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This is where she played college soccer for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
Shayla's Football Journey
Playing for Jamaica
Shayla Smart has proudly represented Jamaica in international football. She played for the senior national team, which is the main team. She also played for the younger teams, including the Under-17 and Under-20 national teams.
Youth Tournaments
Shayla competed in important tournaments when she was younger. She played in the 2016 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship. She also took part in the 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship. These tournaments are big events for young players.
Senior Team Debut
Shayla made her first appearance for Jamaica's senior national team on July 28, 2019. This was during a game against Mexico at the Pan American Games. It was a big moment in her career!
More About Shayla
- You can find more information about Shayla Smart's career statistics on Soccerway: Shayla Smart at Soccerway
