Who should replace Kees Smit?
CM/CDM/CAMAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKees Smit's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Kees Smit, the best-fitting central midfielders are João Carvalho, Luis Alberto, Maghnes Akliouche. João Carvalho (Estoril Praia) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Luis Alberto at about €3.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Kees Smit
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Maghnes Akliouchesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €49m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 27 | €4.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €23m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Rodrigo Garrosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 28 | €12m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kees Smit
≈ 100% Kees Smit · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kees Smit · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kees Smit?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, João Carvalho (Estoril Praia) does the closest job to Kees Smit, at 94/100 on profile. Luis Alberto and Maghnes Akliouche follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kees Smit?
Yes — Luis Alberto (Lazio) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €3.6m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kees Smit?
Doppel learns Kees Smit's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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