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 October 2026.
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Kees Smit is an intelligent, ball-playing central midfielder who excels in orchestrating play from deep while winning possession in the attacking third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 29% of his peers, he demonstrates impressive vision, evidenced by his top 9% ranking for accurate final-third passes and ability to create big chances. His durability is a plus, missing only nine games over the past three seasons, making him a reliable option 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↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €49m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Hong Hyun-seoksimilar↗ | FC Midtjylland | 27 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 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 closest look-alike to Kees Smit?
Statistically, Fabian Rieder (FC Augsburg) is the closest look-alike to Kees Smit — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (RC Lens) 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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