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|birth_place = [[Heiloo]] |
|birth_place = [[Heiloo]], The Netherlands |
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|position = Midfielder |
|position = Midfielder |
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'''Kees Smit''' (born 21 January 2006) is a Dutch [[association football|footballer]] who plays for |
'''Kees Smit''' (born 21 January 2006) is a Dutch [[association football|footballer]] who plays for {{Dutch football updater|AZAlkmaar}} club [[AZ Alkmaar]] as a midfielder.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/kees-smit/789945/|website=Soccerway|title=Kees Smit|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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From [[Heiloo]], Smit joined the academy at [[AZ Alkmaar]] at nine years-old in 2015. He then became the youngest member of their under-12 squad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.az.nl/nl/nieuws/speler-van-de-maand-kees-smit-2 |website=az.nl|title=Speler van de Maand: Kees Smit|date=November 18, 2022|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref> After progressing through the ranks at AZ, he signed a three |
From [[Heiloo]], Smit joined the academy at [[AZ Alkmaar]] at nine years-old in 2015. He then became the youngest member of their under-12 squad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.az.nl/nl/nieuws/speler-van-de-maand-kees-smit-2 |website=az.nl|title=Speler van de Maand: Kees Smit|date=November 18, 2022|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref> After progressing through the ranks at AZ, he signed a three-and-a-half-year professional contract in January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deforesters.nl/kees-smit|title= Kees Smit signs first contract with AZ|website=deforesters.nl|date= February 2021|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.az.nl/nl/nieuws/az-bindt-smit|title=AZ bindt Smit|date=January 29, 2021|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref> |
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In December 2022, Smit was included with the first team squad on their mid-season break travelling training party to Valencia, Spain.<ref>{{Cite web|title= AZ geeft talenten weer de kans: zestienjarige mee op trainingskamp|date=December 17, 2022|accessdate=March 17, 2023|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/az-geeft-talenten-weer-de-kans-zestienjarige-mee-op-trainingskamp|website=vi.nl}}</ref> In January 2023, a goal Smit scored in a five-a-side indoor game went viral due to its unusual nature, as he beat the outrushing goalkeeper with shot rebounded from the side wall.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportnieuws.nl/fun/kees-smit-5-vs-5-toernooi-goal-jeugd-az-fulham-slim-video/|website=sportnieuws.nl|title= AZ jeugdspeler Smit steelt show bij 5 tegen 5-toernooi met déze slimme goal|date=January 9, 2023|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://11freunde.de/artikel/smit-ecken-und-kanten/7754590|title=Smit rough edges Brilliant goal from Alkmaar youth player in the hall|website=11freunde.de|date=January 9, 2023|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fumsmagazin.de/video-tor-bande-jugend/|title=Video: Freches Tor über Bande bei Jugendhallenturnier|date=January 9, 2023|website=Fumsmagazin|first=Daniel|last=Hörmann|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref> Later that month, Smit made his professional debut for [[Jong AZ]] in the [[Eerste Divisie]] in a home match against [[Helmond Sport]], on January 23, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/314029/dubbel-gevoel-voor-jong-az-talent-kees-smit-na-speciale-week-jongensdroom|website=nhnieuws.nl|title= Double feeling for Young AZ talent Kees Smit after special week: "Boy's dream"|date=January 27, 2023|first=Erik -Jan|last=Brinkman|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url= https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/23/netherlands/eerste-divisie/jong-az/stichting-helmond-sport/3798843/|title=AZ II VS. HELMOND 1-1|website=Soccerway|date=January 23, 2023|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref> |
In December 2022, Smit was included with the first team squad on their mid-season break travelling training party to Valencia, Spain.<ref>{{Cite web|title= AZ geeft talenten weer de kans: zestienjarige mee op trainingskamp|date=December 17, 2022|accessdate=March 17, 2023|url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/az-geeft-talenten-weer-de-kans-zestienjarige-mee-op-trainingskamp|website=vi.nl}}</ref> In January 2023, a goal Smit scored in a five-a-side indoor game went viral due to its unusual nature, as he beat the outrushing goalkeeper with shot rebounded from the side wall.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sportnieuws.nl/fun/kees-smit-5-vs-5-toernooi-goal-jeugd-az-fulham-slim-video/|website=sportnieuws.nl|title= AZ jeugdspeler Smit steelt show bij 5 tegen 5-toernooi met déze slimme goal|date=January 9, 2023|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://11freunde.de/artikel/smit-ecken-und-kanten/7754590|title=Smit rough edges Brilliant goal from Alkmaar youth player in the hall|website=11freunde.de|date=January 9, 2023|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fumsmagazin.de/video-tor-bande-jugend/|title=Video: Freches Tor über Bande bei Jugendhallenturnier|date=January 9, 2023|website=Fumsmagazin|first=Daniel|last=Hörmann|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref> Later that month, Smit made his professional debut for [[Jong AZ]] in the [[Eerste Divisie]] in a home match against [[Helmond Sport]], on January 23, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/314029/dubbel-gevoel-voor-jong-az-talent-kees-smit-na-speciale-week-jongensdroom|website=nhnieuws.nl|title= Double feeling for Young AZ talent Kees Smit after special week: "Boy's dream"|date=January 27, 2023|first=Erik -Jan|last=Brinkman|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url= https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/23/netherlands/eerste-divisie/jong-az/stichting-helmond-sport/3798843/|title=AZ II VS. HELMOND 1-1|website=Soccerway|date=January 23, 2023|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:49, 17 July 2024
| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 21 January 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Heiloo, The Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | AZ | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2023 | AZ Alkmaar | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | AZ | 1 | (0) |
| 2023– | Jong AZ | 32 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2021 | Netherlands U16 | 1 | (0) |
| Netherlands U17 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 July 2024 | |||
Kees Smit (born 21 January 2006) is a Dutch footballer who plays for Eredivisie club AZ Alkmaar as a midfielder.[1]
Career
From Heiloo, Smit joined the academy at AZ Alkmaar at nine years-old in 2015. He then became the youngest member of their under-12 squad.[2] After progressing through the ranks at AZ, he signed a three-and-a-half-year professional contract in January 2021.[3][4]
In December 2022, Smit was included with the first team squad on their mid-season break travelling training party to Valencia, Spain.[5] In January 2023, a goal Smit scored in a five-a-side indoor game went viral due to its unusual nature, as he beat the outrushing goalkeeper with shot rebounded from the side wall.[6][7][8] Later that month, Smit made his professional debut for Jong AZ in the Eerste Divisie in a home match against Helmond Sport, on January 23, 2023.[9][10]
With AZ under-19s playing in the UEFA Youth League he was part of the team that beat Barcelona and Real Madrid on consecutive rounds to reach the semi-finals in March 2023.[11][12][13] Smit scored a long range goal in the UEFA Youth League last-sixteen tie against Barcelona that brought praise.[14][15][16] He also played in the UEFA Youth League final against Hajduk Split as AZ ran out 5-0 winners.[17]
International career
In November 2021, Smit played for the Netherlands national under-16 football team against the Belgian under-16s.[18] Smit has since been selected for the Dutch U17s.[19][20]
References
- ^ "Kees Smit". Soccerway. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "Speler van de Maand: Kees Smit". az.nl. November 18, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "Kees Smit signs first contract with AZ". deforesters.nl. February 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "AZ bindt Smit". January 29, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "AZ geeft talenten weer de kans: zestienjarige mee op trainingskamp". vi.nl. December 17, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "AZ jeugdspeler Smit steelt show bij 5 tegen 5-toernooi met déze slimme goal". sportnieuws.nl. January 9, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "Smit rough edges Brilliant goal from Alkmaar youth player in the hall". 11freunde.de. January 9, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Hörmann, Daniel (January 9, 2023). "Video: Freches Tor über Bande bei Jugendhallenturnier". Fumsmagazin. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Brinkman, Erik -Jan (January 27, 2023). "Double feeling for Young AZ talent Kees Smit after special week: "Boy's dream"". nhnieuws.nl. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "AZ II VS. HELMOND 1-1". Soccerway. January 23, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "Daniël Beukers klopt met AZ Barcelona". March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ "El AZ Alkmaar repite la misma receta para dejar fuera al Madrid". besoccer.com. March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ "Lewis Schouten en Daniël Breukers smaakmakers bij Youth League/sensatie". telegraaf.nl. March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ "Youth League: The incredible goal of the central circle of Kees Smit which surprises Barça!". beinsports.com. March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Van Poppel, Jeroen (March 1, 2023). "Kees Smit enchants Johan Cruijff stadium with an unparalleled goal against Barcelona". Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "Wondergoal! AZ-talent Kees Smit (17) schiet vanuit middencirkel raak tegen FC Barcelona in Youth League". sportnieuws.nl. March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "UEFA Youth League final report: AZ Alkmaar 5-0 Hajduk Split". UEFA.com. April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ "Oefeninterlands, seizoen 2021/22". onsoranje.nl. November 23, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Connor (January 8, 2023). "This is one of the most satisfyingly inventive indoor goals ever". the18.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "Update: zeven AZ'ers in voorlopige selectie Oranje Onder 17". az.nl. March 4, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
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