Dutch player Kees Smit, a midfielder for AZ Alkmaar, has become one of the most promising emerging talents in European football, attracting the attention of several major clubs despite his young age, according to the website "Fichajes."

Nineteen-year-old Smit plays an important role in AZ Alkmaar’s lineup, both in the Dutch league and the Europa Conference League. He stands out for his tactical maturity, game reading, and ability to control the midfield’s tempo, which has attracted close attention from major European clubs monitoring his development.

His career has received praise from Ronald Koeman, the coach of the Dutch national team, who described him as a young talent similar to Pedri in terms of tactical intelligence and his ability to influence the game from his midfield position, which has strengthened his standing at the international level.

The report indicated that Kees Smit made a clear sporting decision to reject offers from Real Madrid, not on a personal level, but according to a clear plan for his professional development. It highlighted the English Premier League as a future option for him, while considering Barcelona the most suitable choice within La Liga if he does not move to England.

At the same time, the player continues to focus on his career with Alkmaar, gaining experience and participating in both domestic and European matches, while being closely monitored by European clubs that are tracking the development of his promising talent.