Cheaper alternatives to Kees Smit
CM/CDM/CAMAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKees Smit's profile ↗
Kees Smit is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, where he has made 26 appearances this season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Smit, consider Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard, valued at €3m with a fit score of 88/100, or Kevin Stöger of VfL Bochum, priced at €2m and a fit score of 87/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 91 | 88 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 95 | 86 |
| 11 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 87 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kees Smit
≈ 100% Kees Smit · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Kees Smit · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kees Smit · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Kees Smit?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 87/100 match to Kees Smit.
Who is the best-value alternative to Kees Smit?
Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €3.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Kees Smit?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Kees Smit's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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