| Born: | December 2, 2007 | Draft: | 2026 Rangers #5 Overall |
| Hometown: | Valmiera, Latvia | Position: | Defenseman |
| Known For: | Highest drafted Latvian in NHL history | Shoots: | Left |
| National Team: | Latvia | Current Team: | New York Rangers |
Alberts Šmits (born 2 December 2007) is a Latvian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted fifth overall by the Rangers in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. He is the highest-drafted Latvian draft pick in NHL history.
Alberts Smits Statistics
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Achievements
- 2024-25
- U18 WJC Top 3 Player on Team
- 2025-26
- U20 WJC Top 3 Player on Team
