Simone Pontisso alternatives
CM/CDMCatanzaro · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimone Pontisso's profile ↗
Simone Pontisso is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Catanzaro in Serie B, with 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Pontisso, Görkem Sağlam from Kayserispor offers a fit score of 89/100, while Alexandru Maxim, Clint Leemans, and Barry Bannan all present strong options with fit scores of 85/100 and 84/100, respectively, and lower or no market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 96 | 89 |
| 2 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 37 | €200k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 84 | 83 |
| 12 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simone Pontisso
≈ 100% Simone Pontisso · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Simone Pontisso · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Simone Pontisso · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Simone Pontisso?
Barry Bannan (Millwall) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 84/100 match to Simone Pontisso.
Who is the best-value alternative to Simone Pontisso?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Simone Pontisso?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Simone Pontisso's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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