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Kees Smit
Kees Smit
AZ Alkmaar • Netherlands • U19 Euro Champion
84.2
🇳🇱 NetherlandsU19 Euro Winner • Top Scorer • Player of Tournament
BornJanuary 21, 2006 (19)
PositionMidfielder
NationalityNetherlands 🇳🇱

Career Path

AZ Alkmaar2015-Present
Jong AZ2023-Present
Netherlands U212025

🌍 Global Impact Analysis

Kees Smit is one of the **most exciting young talents in Dutch football**, a **19-year-old midfielder** who has taken European youth football by storm. Playing for **AZ Alkmaar**, Smit stands **1.82m (6'0")** and is **right-footed**. **2025 U19 Euros:** Starred in Netherlands' **UEFA European Under-19 Championship triumph**, winning **Player of the Tournament**, **Top Scorer**, and earning a spot in the **Team of the Tournament**. Scored crucial goals throughout the competition. **2024-25 Season:** **Eredivisie:** 20 appearances for AZ Alkmaar. **Eerste Divisie (Jong AZ):** Exceptional form with **8 goals and 6 assists in 13 matches**. **Europa League:** 5 appearances. **Conference League:** 9 appearances. **KNVB Beker:** 3 matches. **International:** **16 caps for Netherlands U19** with **4 goals**. Promoted to **Netherlands U21** (2 caps). **Debut Impact:** Made Europa League debut on November 7, 2024, **scoring a goal and providing an assist**. **Market Value:** €10.6 million at just 19 years old. **Playing Style:** Compared to **Pedri** for his **versatility, tactical intelligence, excellent passing, vision, and ball control** as a central midfielder.

Career Highlights: U19 Euro Winner & Top Scorer • Player of the Tournament • AZ Academy Product

📊 Core FGA Intelligence Metrics

Tier 1: Attacking Metrics

XPS (Enhanced XPS Rating)8.2
STK (Steekpass)8.4
RDS (Poacher)7.8
KEY (Key Pass Metric)8.6

Tier 1: Passing Metrics

LGP (Long Pass)8.0
VRP (Vision Pass)8.8
HZP (Horizontal Pass)8.4
UNP (Unpredictable Pass)8.2
DGP (Danger Generation)8.4

Tier 1: Defensive Metrics

MRK (Marking)7.2
TAC (Tackling)7.4
INT (Interceptions)7.6
CLE (Clearances)6.8
BLO (Blocks)7.0

Tier 2: Possession & Intelligence Metrics

CAR (Carries)8.4
DRB (Dribbling)8.2
POI (Positional Intelligence)8.6
CPX (Composure)8.4
MOB (Mobility)8.0

🧠 60-Philosophy Framework Analysis

Smit's tactical profile across coaching styles.

Top Philosophy Fits

Ferguson Mental (Philosophy_22_Ferguson_Mental) 8.0/10 Guardiola Positional (Philosophy_07_Guardiola_Positional) 8.8/10 Cruyff Intelligence (Philosophy_01_Cruyff_Intelligence) 8.6/10 Menotti Artistry (Philosophy_43_Menotti_Artistry) 8.4/10 Michels Total (Philosophy_02_Michels_Total) 8.6/10 Simeone Cholismo (Philosophy_46_Simeone_Cholismo) 7.2/10 Mourinho Warfare (Philosophy_57_Mourinho_Warfare) 7.6/10 Sacchi Pressing (Philosophy_18_Sacchi_Pressing) 8.0/10 Bielsa Intensity (Philosophy_45_Bielsa_Intensity) 8.2/10

🧪 Psychological Profile & Personality

Core Traits

Personality TypeENFJ (Protagonist)
StyleVisionary Maestro
Leadership8.4
Consistency8.2

Analysis

**Elite young playmaker** with exceptional tournament pedigree. Won Player of the Tournament at U19 Euros as top scorer. Compared to Pedri for tactical intelligence and passing ability. Outstanding vision (8.8) and key pass ability (8.6). Excellent composure (8.4) for 19-year-old. Built through AZ academy since age 9. High consistency across multiple competitions. Natural leader on the pitch.

🤝 Key Career Moments

2025 | U19 Euro Glory
🏆 **UEFA U19 EURO CHAMPION** - Won tournament, named Player of Tournament, Top Scorer, Team of Tournament.
2025 | U21 Promotion
🇳🇱 **NETHERLANDS U21** - Promoted to U21 squad (2 caps), rapid progression through national team ranks.
2024 | Europa League Debut
⚽ **AZ vs OPPONENTS** - Europa League debut with goal and assist (Nov 7, 2024).
2024-25 | Jong AZ Impact
🌟 **TWEEDE DIVISIE** - Scored 8 goals and 6 assists in 13 matches for Jong AZ.

📈 Career Statistics

Season Team Apps Goals Assists
2024-25 AZ Alkmaar 20 0 0
2024-25 Jong AZ 13 8 6
2024-25 UEL/UECL 14 1 1
2025 Netherlands U19 16 4 -
Total: U19 Euro Winner • Player of Tournament • Top Scorer

Achievements

🏆
U19 Euro Winner
2025
⭐
Player of Tournament
2025
⚽
Top Scorer
2025

⚽ Career by Club

Team Years Apps Role
AZ Alkmaar 2023- 20+ Midfielder
Jong AZ 2023- 13+ Playmaker
Netherlands U21 2025 2 International
Netherlands U19 2024-25 16 Star Player

🌟 Iconic Matches

2025 | U19 Euro Final
🏆 **TOURNAMENT TRIUMPH** - Led Netherlands to U19 Euro title as top scorer and best player.
2024 | Europa League Debut
⚽ **DEBUT GOAL + ASSIST** - Scored and assisted on Europa League debut for AZ (Nov 7).
2025 | KNVB Cup Final
🏆 **CUP FINAL** - Played in KNVB Cup final for AZ Alkmaar (April 21, 2025).

📊 Player Comparison (vs Young Midfielders)

Kees Smit vs Elite Young Midfielders

📝 Miscellaneous Data

Profile

BornJan 21, 2006
Height1.82m (6'0")
FootRight
PositionCM

Current Status

TeamAZ Alkmaar
Number26
ContractUntil 2028
Value€10.6M