Players like Kees Smit
CM/CDM/CAMAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKees Smit's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kees Smit are Fabian Rieder, Maghnes Akliouche, Hakon Arnar Haraldsson. Doppel rates Fabian Rieder (FC Augsburg) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thorgan Hazard scores 86/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Kees Smit is a dynamic central midfielder, excelling as a playmaker with a keen eye for creating opportunities. His impressive ability to deliver accurate final-third passes and win possession in the attacking third highlights his influence in the game, placing him in the top 9% and 13% of his peers respectively. With a solid Sofascore rating, Smit's durability is a plus, having missed only nine games over three seasons, making him a reliable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third, Key passes. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kees Smit
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Maghnes Akliouchesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €49m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Hong Hyun-seoksimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 27 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kees Smit
≈ 100% Kees Smit · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Kees Smit · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Kees Smit · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kees Smit?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabian Rieder (FC Augsburg) is the closest profile to Kees Smit, with a 86/100 overall match. Maghnes Akliouche and Hakon Arnar Haraldsson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kees Smit?
Yes. Thorgan Hazard (RSC Anderlecht) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kees Smit?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kees Smit's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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