Kees Smit alternatives
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, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Smit, Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) offers a fit score of 88/100 at a market value of €3m, while Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) is available for €2m with 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↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 95 | 86 |
| 10 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 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: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Kees Smit?
Thorgan Hazard (RC Lens) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.8m with a 86/100 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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