Momentum is building for Kees Smit's transfer to C. Palace, as reports suggest a 67% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Will Hughes, James McArthur)
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Daichi Kamada, Will Hughes)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada)
Missing potential star player in position
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
SIMON JONES: The 19-year old is emerging as one of the brightest midfield talents produced by the Netherlands in recent years with comparisons already being drawn with De Bruyne.
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
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| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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60.8
61.4
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Andrian Kraev |
 Hapoel Tel Aviv
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€1.2M |
|
60.7
60.7
|
Emre Akbaba |
 Eyupspor
|
€0.3M |
|
60.6
66.6
|
Alessandro Bianco |
 PAOK
|
€4.9M |
|
60.6
61.3
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Caio Alexandre | Bahia | €6.6M |
|
60.5
60.5
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Mady Camara |
PAOK
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€6.2M |
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60.4
66.8
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Ethan Galbraith |
 Swansea
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€1.8M |
|
60.3
60.3
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Olivier Kemen |
 Istanbul Basaksehir FK
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€1.6M |
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60.3
60.3
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Rade Krunic |
 Red Star
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€2.2M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Parrott | 18-03-2026 | Report | |
| Patrick Agyemang | 16-03-2026 | Report | |
| Femi Azeez | 11-03-2026 | Report | |
| Joel Ordóñez | 02-02-2026 | Report | |
| Ruben Kluivert | 02-02-2026 | Report | |
| Jørgen Strand Larsen | 02-02-2026 | Report | |
| Youri Baas | 24-12-2025 | Report | |
| Raheem Sterling | 15-12-2025 | Report |
Kees Smit (NED) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for AZ. Kees Smit is 20 years old (2006/01/20) and he is 185cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 8. Kees Smit has also been used as a ball winning midfielder and as a box to box midfielder.
Kees Smit's current transfer value is between €14.6M and €24.3M.
Kees Smit latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
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C. Palace 
