Olivia Smith is a Canadian professional soccer player, born August 5, 2004, who plays forward. She is currently signed with Arsenal in the Women’s Super League (WSL) after a record-breaking transfer in July 2025 for £1 million, making her the most expensive female footballer in history.
Career Highlights
Early Career and Youth: Born in North York, Ontario, Smith grew up in Whitby and played youth soccer with several clubs including Whitby Soccer Club, Oshawa Kicks SC, Ajax SC, Markham FC, and North Toronto SC. She trained in the Ontario Regional Excel (REX) program before committing to college soccer.
College Soccer: Initially committed to Florida State University, she instead attended Penn State University, debuting in September 2022. She scored her first academic goal shortly after and played one season before turning professional.
Clubs Career
North Toronto Nitros (2022): Played in League1 Ontario; led the league with 18 goals in just 11 matches, earning Young Player of the Season, Forward of the Year, Golden Boot, and league First Team All-Star honors.
Sporting CP (2023-2024): Signed the first professional contract and scored 16 goals in 28 appearances (13 goals and 9 assists in 18 league games), earning Player of the Year and Best Young Player awards in Portugal’s top division.
Liverpool (2024-2025): Joined Liverpool FC Women for a club record £212,000. Scored 9 goals in 25 appearances, was named Players’ Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year, and made history by becoming the first woman to score for Liverpool at Anfield.
Arsenal (2025-present): Signed for £1 million in July 2025, the first-ever seven-figure transfer fee in women’s football. Arsenal’s head coach and director praised her talent and potential, and Smith aims to compete for major titles in England and Europe.
International Career
- Made her international debut for Canada at just 15 years old in 2019, becoming the youngest-ever Canadian international.
- As of June 2025, she has played 18 games for Canada and has scored 4 goal.
- Played at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and won the Young Player of the Tournament award.
- Notable international goals include strikes in the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup and key friendly matches.
Career Stats
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Notable Awards |
| North Toronto Nitros (2022) | 11 | 18 | Young Player of the Season, Golden Boot, Forward of the Year |
| Sporting CP (2023-24) | 28 | 16 | League’s Player of the Year, Best Young Player |
| Liverpool (2024-25) | 25 | 9 | Players’ Player of the Year, First Liverpool woman scorer at Anfield |
| Arsenal (2025-) | Newly joined | – | Record transfer fee (£1 million) |
| National Team | Year | Caps | Goals |
| Canada | 2019-2025 | 18 | 4 |
Who is Olivia Smith Boyfriend ?
Olivia Smith is confirmed to have a boyfriend. In a post on July 15, 2025, Olivia herself stated clearly, “I have a boyfriend. I’m very very happily taken by the best boyfriend ever I love him so so so much”. Additionally, on social media, she has shared moments such as flying a plane with her boyfriend.
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Net Worth
As of 2025, Olivia’s net worth is around to be between $500,000 and $1 million. This valuation is primarily driven by her professional soccer salary, endorsement deals, and the record-breaking transfer fee she commanded during her move from Liverpool to Arsenal for £1 million ($1.34 million), the highest transfer fee in the history of women’s football.
Her career trajectory marks her as one of the most promising and high-profile talents in women’s soccer globally.
