Momentum is building for Kees Smit's transfer to Newcastle, as reports suggest a 68% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Sandro Tonali, Jacob Ramsey)
Way too many better competitors for position (Sandro Tonali, Jacob Ramsey)
Key player as direct competitor (Sandro Tonali, Jacob Ramsey)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Sandro Tonali, Lewis Hall (Defender, ENG))
Some better competitors for position (Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali)
Newcastle are ready to compete with Europe's top clubs for AZ Alkmaar wonderkid Kees Smit.
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
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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| 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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61.3
69.5
|
Jason Knight |
 Bristol City
|
€8.7M |
|
61.3
62.0
|
Rodrigo Garro |
 Corinthians
|
€14.7M |
|
61.3
61.3
|
Kevin Stöger |
 Gladbach
|
€2.2M |
|
61.2
61.2
|
Giacomo Bonaventura |
 Al Shabab
|
€0.7M |
|
61.2
62.4
|
Martín Exequiel Ojeda |
 Orlando
|
€4.2M |
|
61.1
61.3
|
Dawid Kownacki |
 Hertha BSC
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€1.6M |
|
61.1
64.7
|
Julien Ponceau |
 Real Valladolid
|
€1.9M |
|
61.1
62.8
|
Onni Valakari | San Diego | €2.6M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Éderson | 05-11-2025 | Report | |
| Igor Thiago | 31-10-2025 | Report | |
| Elliot Anderson | 29-10-2025 | Report | |
| Joel Ordóñez | 22-10-2025 | Report | |
| Eduardo Camavinga | 26-09-2025 | Report | |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 08-09-2025 | Report | |
| Nick Woltemade | 29-08-2025 | Report | |
| Dušan Vlahović | 27-08-2025 | Report |
Kees Smit (NED) is a a shadow striker and currently plays for AZ. Kees Smit is 19 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 an advanced playmaker, a box to box midfielder and as a ball winning midfielder.
Kees Smit's current transfer value is between €9.7M and €11.8M.
Kees Smit latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
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