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Az Midfielder Kees Smit Proves to Be a Gifted Talent Even in Matches in Which He Rarely Gets the Ball

Summary by NRC Handelsblad
Nineteen years old and only a year into the starting lineup: AZ midfielder Kees Smit is one of the brightest prospects in Dutch football. National coach Ronald Koeman sees a new Pedri, and AZ is hoping for the highest transfer fee ever. Even in the loss against PEC Zwolle, he stood out with his game insight and technique.

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Az Midfielder Kees Smit Proves to Be a Gifted Talent Even in Matches in Which He Rarely Gets the Ball

Nineteen years old and only a year into the starting lineup: AZ midfielder Kees Smit is one of the brightest prospects in Dutch football. National coach Ronald Koeman sees a new Pedri, and AZ is hoping for the highest transfer fee ever. Even in the loss against PEC Zwolle, he stood out with his game insight and technique.

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NRC Handelsblad broke the news in Netherlands on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
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