Gijs Smal, born on 31 August 1997 and currently aged 28, hails from the Netherlands. Specialising as a defender, he predominantly fills the position of a left-back for Feyenoord. His physical attributes contribute to his strong presence on the pitch, standing 6ft tall (1.83m) and weighing in at 12st 1lb (77kg). On the field, he is easily recognisable sporting the number 5 shirt.
Smalβs market value sits around the Β£5.9m mark, a figure according to Transfermarkt.
A review of his career statistics offer a snapshot into Smal's professional journey. His debut season (2017-2018) took place at FC Volendam in the Netherlands, where he saw the field in 28 first team appearances and managed to find the back of the net three times. The following season (2018-2019), his appearances in FC Volendam's first team were reduced to just 12, and he was unable to replicate his previous goal-scoring record. He bounced back in season 2019-2020 with 28 first team appearances, during which he doubled his highest goal tally, scoring six times.
In 2020, Smal transferred to FC Twente, again in the Netherlands. Across four seasons (2020-2024), he solidified his position in the first team, making a total of 107 appearances and scoring four goals.
Smal's latest move in season 2024-2025 took him to Feyenoord, where he has continued to be a first team mainstay. To date, he has racked up 26 appearances and even broke into the scoring charts with a solitary goal. In the current season (2025-2026), he has made a single appearance so far.
Beyond league football, Smal has also had the opportunity to participate in the KNVB Beker for Feyenoord in the 2024-2025 season, where he was selected for the starting lineup once.