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Chris Smalling
Born: November 22, 1989
Height: 6' 4" (193cm)
Hometown: London, England
Nationality: 
English
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EnglishPosition: Centre-back
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2007-2008 | Maidstone United |
| 2008-2010 | Fulham | |
| 2010-2020 | Manchester United | |
| → 2019-2020 | Roma (loan) | |
| 2020-2024 | Roma | |
| 2024- | Al Fayha | |
| International | 2011- | England |
Sports Mole has 1,766 articles about Chris Smalling. Articles 1 to 40:
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Sports Mole previews Monday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Fayha and Al Shabab, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 25, 02:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F21%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Jose Mourinho poses with the Europa League trophy in 2017")
Tottenham 1-0 Man United: Every Red Devils appearance in previous Europa League/UEFA Cup finals
Sports Mole looks at Manchester United's previous UEFA Cup/EL final appearances.May 22, 08:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fjason-puncheon.jpg "Crystal Palace's Jason Puncheon celebrates with teammates on May 21, 2016")
A closer look at Crystal Palace's past FA Cup finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Crystal Palace's previous appearances in the FA Cup final.May 17, 21:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Fkarim-benzema.jpeg "Karim Benzema in action for Al Ittihad on April 5, 2025")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Ittihad and Al Fayha, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 9, 22:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fmorcal.jpg "Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured on April 2, 2024")
Nottingham Forest transfer news: Napoli, Roma among clubs 'interested' in star attacker
Napoli and Roma are reportedly among the clubs who are contemplating trying to sign one of Nottingham Forest's star players during the summer transfer window.Apr 24, 17:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F03%2Fjorge-jesus-of-al-hilal.089.jpg "AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ELITE, AL RAYYAN FC V AL-HILAL SFC Al Hilal SFC head coach, Jorge Jesus reacts during the AFC Champions League elite west football match between Qatar s Al Rayyan SC and Saudi Arabia s Al-Hilal SFC at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayya")
Sports Mole previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Fayha and Al-Hilal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 5, 23:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F17%2Fshane-long.jpg "Shane Long celebrates scoring for Southampton on April 23, 2019")
Premier League's 10 fastest goals of all time after Abdoulaye Doucoure makes Everton history
Sports Mole runs down the 10 quickest strikes in the history of the Premier League.Feb 1, 20:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fdaniele-de-rossi.jpg "Roma coach Daniele De Rossi in August 2024")
Roma 'closing in' on new manager after shock Daniele De Rossi sack
Roma are reportedly close to appointing former Torino boss Ivan Juric as their new head coach following the shock sacking of Daniele De Rossi.Sep 18, 11:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fmats-hummels.jpg "Mats Hummels signs for Roma on September 3, 2024")
West Ham United snubbed as World Cup winner signs for Italian giants
Roma confirm the signing of World Cup winning-defender Mats Hummels on a free transfer following his release from Borussia Dortmund.Sep 4, 19:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F19%2Fdaniele-de-rossi.jpg "Roma coach Daniele De Rossi on May 9, 2024")
Preview: Coventry City vs. Roma - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Coventry City and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 4, 12:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F28%2Fmemphis-depay.JPG "The Netherlands' Memphis Depay celebrates in 2019")
Netherlands vs. England: Classic contests ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final
Sports Mole looks at five classic contests between the Netherlands and England ahead of Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final.Jul 8, 12:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F39%2Fmnudej.jpg "Manchester United's Harry Maguire and teammates look dejected after the match on September 30, 2023")
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'open' to bids for defender
Manchester United are reportedly ready to listen to offers to offload experienced defender Harry Maguire this summer.Jul 2, 20:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F40%2Fandre-onana-victor-lindelof.jpg "Manchester United's Andre Onana and Victor Lindelof celebrate after the match on September 26, 2023")
Transfer news and rumours: Lindelof to Fenerbahce, Omorodion to West Ham, Hummels to Roma
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Victor Lindelof to Fenerbahce, Samu Omorodion to West Ham United and Mats Hummels to Roma.Jun 16, 16:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F21%2Fcristiano-ronaldo-ruud-van-nistelrooy.jpg "Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and Ruud van Nistelrooy celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Cup on May 22, 2004")
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester United's previous appearances in the FA Cup final.
May 30, 21:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F44%2Fkalvin-phillips.jpg "Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips during the warm up before the match on October 29, 2023")
Kalvin Phillips 'considering Premier League exit amid interest from four foreign clubs'
Kalvin Phillips is reportedly considering leaving the Premier League amid interest from clubs in four different countries.May 30, 16:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F19%2Fbaylev.jpg "AS Roma's Gianluca Mancini looks dejected after he scores an own goal and Bayer Leverkusen's first on May 9, 2024")
Bayer Leverkusen through to Europa League final with record-breaking draw
Bayer Leverkusen magnificently save their unbeaten run and reach the Europa League final with a 4-2 aggregate win over Roma in the semi-finals.May 9, 20:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F18%2Fromlev_1.JPG "Roma's Paulo Dybala in action with Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie on May 2, 2024")
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Roma - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 7, 16:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F20%2Fbayrom.JPG "Roma's Lorenzo Pellegrini in action with Bayer Leverkusen's Kerem Demirbay on May 18, 2023")
Preview: Roma vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Roma and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 2, 09:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F08%2Fnapoli.jpg "Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 21, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Napoli and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 26, 18:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F16%2Frommil.JPG "Roma's Gianluca Mancini celebrates scoring against AC Milan on April 18, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Monday's Serie A clash between Roma and Bologna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 20, 06:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F15%2Facmrom_1.JPG "Roma's Paulo Dybala in action with AC Milan's Matteo Gabbia on April 11, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Roma and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 16, 14:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F15%2Fevan-ndicka.jpg "Roma's Evan Ndicka receives medical attention after collapsing on the pitch on April 14, 2024")
Roma centre-back Evan Ndicka is discharged from hospital after collapsing in the 71st minute of the Giallorossi's Serie A clash with Udinese on Sunday.
Apr 16, 07:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F15%2Facmrom.JPG "Roma's Gianluca Mancini celebrates scoring against AC Milan on April 11, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Udinese and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 12, 18:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F13%2Fasrmil.jpg "AS Roma's Dean Huijsen in action with AC Milan's Noah Okafor in January 2024")
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between AC Milan and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 9, 16:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F08%2Fdaniele-de-rossi.jpg "Roma coach Daniele De Rossi reacts on February 22, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Monday's Serie A clash between Lecce and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 30, 17:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F11%2Fleonardo-spinazzola-simon-adingra.jpg "Roma's Leonardo Spinazzola in action with Brighton & Hove Albion's Simon Adingra on March 14, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Roma and Sassuolo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 15, 21:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F08%2Froma.jpg "Roma's Lorenzo Pellegrini celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 22, 2024")
Preview: Roma vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Roma and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 5, 16:26
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Monza and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 29, 15:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F03%2Froma.jpg "Roma's Lorenzo Pellegrini celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 20, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Roma and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 20, 19:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F02%2Fsantiago-gimenez.jpg "Feyenoord's Santiago Gimenez celebrates scoring their third goal on October 25, 2023")
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Feyenoord and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 13, 15:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F05%2Fbenjamin-pavard.jpg "Inter Milan's Benjamin Pavard celebrates with teammates after the match on February 4, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Roma and Inter Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 8, 15:36
Sports Mole previews Monday's Serie A clash between Roma and Cagliari, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 3, 10:29
Sports Mole previews Monday's Serie A clash between Salernitana and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 27, 07:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F52%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Roma coach Jose Mourinho on December 30, 2023")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Roma and Hellas Verona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 18, 19:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Fac-milan.jpg "AC Milan's Chaka Traore celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates on January 7, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 12, 19:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F51%2Fmaurizio-sarri.jpg "Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri before the match on December 17, 2023")
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Coppa Italia clash between Lazio and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 8, 22:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F50%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpg "Roma's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their first goal on December 14, 2023")
Preview: Roma vs. Atalanta BC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Roma and Atalanta BC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 5, 09:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F50%2Froma.jpg "Roma's Niccolo Pisilli celebrates scoring their third goal with Stephan El Shaarawy and Romelu Lukaku on December 14, 2023")
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Coppa Italia clash between Roma and Cremonese, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 1, 16:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Top sporting moments of 2023.
Dec 31, 08:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F21%2Fsaracens.jpg "Saracens' Owen Farrell lifts the trophy as they win the Premiership on May 27, 2023")
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 70 to 61.
Dec 31, 07:15
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