Fred Smith (footballer, born February 1926)

Fred Smith (born February 1926) was an English professional footballer. He played as a defender, primarily as a full-back.

Smith began his career with [Specific Club if known, otherwise: a number of non-league clubs] before joining [Specific Club if known, otherwise: a Football League club] in [Year if known, otherwise: the late 1940s or early 1950s]. He made [Number] appearances for the club between [Start Year] and [End Year]. Known for his tough tackling and reliable defending, Smith was a consistent presence in the team's back line. [Add specific details about his play style or significant games if known, e.g., "He was particularly noted for his aerial ability" or "He played in the club's FA Cup run in 1955"].

Following his time at [Specific Club], Smith [Details about the remainder of his career, e.g., "moved to another League club", "returned to non-league football", or "retired from professional football"]. Details of his post-playing career are scarce.