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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>


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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.debunschoter-online.nl/sport/daniel-beukers-klopt-met-az-barcelona/|title=Daniël Beukers klopt met AZ Barcelona|date=March 2, 2023|accessdate=March 16, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://es.besoccer.com/noticia/amp/el-az-alkmaar-repite-la-misma-receta-para-dejar-fuera-al-madrid-1237837|title=El AZ Alkmaar repite la misma receta para dejar fuera al Madrid|website=besoccer.com|date=March 16, 2023|accessdate=March 16, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1018174956/jong-az-overklast-ook-real-madrid-zo-n-uitslag-is-echt-bizar|title=Lewis Schouten en Daniël Breukers smaakmakers bij Youth League/sensatie|website=telegraaf.nl|date=March 16, 2023|accessdate=March 16, 2023}}</ref> Smit scored a long range goal in the UEFA Youth League last-sixteen tie against Barcelona that brought praise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.beinsports.com/france/uefa-ligue-des-champions/video/youth-league-le-but-invraisemblable-du-rond-c/2047667|website=beinsports.com|title= Youth League: The incredible goal of the central circle of Kees Smit which surprises Barça!|date=March 1, 2023|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://livefootballontv.net/kees-smit-enchants-johan-cruijff-stadium-with-an-unparalleled-goal-against-barcelona/|title= Kees Smit enchants Johan Cruijff stadium with an unparalleled goal against Barcelona|date= March 1, 2023|first=Jeroen|last=Van Poppel|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.debunschoter-online.nl/sport/daniel-beukers-klopt-met-az-barcelona/|title=Daniël Beukers klopt met AZ Barcelona|date=March 2, 2023|accessdate=March 16, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://es.besoccer.com/noticia/amp/el-az-alkmaar-repite-la-misma-receta-para-dejar-fuera-al-madrid-1237837|title=El AZ Alkmaar repite la misma receta para dejar fuera al Madrid|website=besoccer.com|date=March 16, 2023|accessdate=March 16, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1018174956/jong-az-overklast-ook-real-madrid-zo-n-uitslag-is-echt-bizar|title=Lewis Schouten en Daniël Breukers smaakmakers bij Youth League/sensatie|website=telegraaf.nl|date=March 16, 2023|accessdate=March 16, 2023}}</ref> Smit scored a long range goal in the UEFA Youth League last-sixteen tie against Barcelona that brought praise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.beinsports.com/france/uefa-ligue-des-champions/video/youth-league-le-but-invraisemblable-du-rond-c/2047667|website=beinsports.com|title= Youth League: The incredible goal of the central circle of Kees Smit which surprises Barça!|date=March 1, 2023|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://livefootballontv.net/kees-smit-enchants-johan-cruijff-stadium-with-an-unparalleled-goal-against-barcelona/|title= Kees Smit enchants Johan Cruijff stadium with an unparalleled goal against Barcelona|date= March 1, 2023|first=Jeroen|last=Van Poppel|accessdate=March 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Wondergoal! AZ-talent Kees Smit (17) schiet vanuit middencirkel raak tegen FC Barcelona in Youth League|date=March 1, 2023|accessdate=March 17, 2023|url= https://sportnieuws.nl/voetbal/binnenland/wondergoal-van-az-talent-kees-smit-17-tegen-fc-barcelona-in-youth-league|website=sportnieuws.nl}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==

Revision as of 09:49, 17 March 2023

Kees Smit
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-01-21) 21 January 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Heiloo
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Jong AZ
Youth career
0000–2023 AZ Alkmaar
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Jong AZ 3 (0)
International career
2021 Netherlands U16 1 (0)
Netherlands U17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15, 17 March 2023 (UTC)

Kees Smit (born 21 January 2006) is a Dutch footballer who plays for Jong AZ in the Eerste Divisie as a midfielder.[1]

Career

From Heiloo, Smit joined the academy at AZ Alkmaar at nine years-old in 2015 and 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 with AZ 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]

International career

In November 2021 Smit played for the Netherlands national under-16 football team against Belguim under-16s.[17] Subsequently, Smit has played for the Dutch Netherlands national under-17 football team.[18]

References

  1. ^ "Kees Smit". Soccerway. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "Speler van de Maand: Kees Smit". az.nl. November 18, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "Kees Smit signs first contract with AZ". deforesters.nl. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  4. ^ "AZ bindt Smit". January 29, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  5. ^ "AZ geeft talenten weer de kans: zestienjarige mee op trainingskamp". vi.nl. December 17, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "AZ jeugdspeler Smit steelt show bij 5 tegen 5-toernooi met déze slimme goal". sportnieuws.nl. January 9, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  7. ^ "Smit rough edges Brilliant goal from Alkmaar youth player in the hall". 11freunde.de. January 9, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  8. ^ Hörmann, Daniel (January 9, 2023). "Video: Freches Tor über Bande bei Jugendhallenturnier". Fumsmagazin. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "AZ II VS. HELMOND 1-1". Soccerway. January 23, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  11. ^ "Daniël Beukers klopt met AZ Barcelona". March 2, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  12. ^ "El AZ Alkmaar repite la misma receta para dejar fuera al Madrid". besoccer.com. March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  13. ^ "Lewis Schouten en Daniël Breukers smaakmakers bij Youth League/sensatie". telegraaf.nl. March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  14. ^ "Youth League: The incredible goal of the central circle of Kees Smit which surprises Barça!". beinsports.com. March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  15. ^ Van Poppel, Jeroen (March 1, 2023). "Kees Smit enchants Johan Cruijff stadium with an unparalleled goal against Barcelona". Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "Oefeninterlands, seizoen 2021/22". onsoranje.nl. November 23, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  18. ^ Fleming, Connor (January 8, 2023). "This is one of the most satisfyingly inventive indoor goals ever". the18.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.


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