Smith started life at West Bromwich Albion's youth academy before English side Manchester City snapped the talented youngster up. 

Matt rose through the City academy from age 14 and would eventually go on to enjoy successful loan spells at various sides.

The first came in July of 2018 and at the age of 18, Smith joined Dutch 2nd division club FC Twente on a season-long loan, eventually making 37 appearances and scoring two goals, playing a key role in the club's promotion to the Eredivisie.

He would then go on to gain domestic experience, firstly with loan spells at EFL Championship sides QPR and Charlton Athletic, tallying up 10 appearances over the two spells.

Improved game time would come for the Welsh international, this time from a successful loan spell at EFL League One side Doncaster Rovers where he made over 40 appearances.

Smith then made his final loan move from Manchester City as he joined Hull City for the 2021/22 season, making nine appearances.

The midfielder was recalled from Hull City during the January transfer window of 2022 and on deadline day that same month, Smith joined MK Dons on a permanent transfer for an undisclosed fee and appeared 25 times for the English side.

Smith has also enjoyed a superb international career by representing Wales through his grandfather's connection.

Having appeared for the Welsh youth teams from as young as the under 17 age group, Smith made his full debut for the national side in a 0-0 draw with Mexico.

In 2021 he was selected for Wales in the delayed Euro 2020 tournament squad and was also selected for the Qatar World Cup squad in the winter of 2022. 

Smith has made 19 appearances for his national side.