Players like Simone Pontisso
CM/CDMCatanzaro · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimone Pontisso's profile ↗
The players most similar to Simone Pontisso are Görkem Sağlam, Barry Bannan, Clint Leemans. Doppel rates Görkem Sağlam (Kayserispor) a 89/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 84/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Simone Pontisso is a creative deep-lying playmaker, expertly orchestrating the midfield with precision and vision. His standout Sofascore rating places him in the top 11% of his peers, underlining his elite quality. With remarkable accuracy in crosses and a knack for creating big chances, he consistently influences games, while his durability is a significant asset, having missed no matches in the last three seasons. Despite a lower impact in defensive duels, his offensive contributions make him a vital component in any setup.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Big chances created, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Simone Pontisso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 96 | 89 |
| 2 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
* 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: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Simone Pontisso · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Simone Pontisso?
Statistically, Görkem Sağlam (Kayserispor) is the closest look-alike to Simone Pontisso — a 89/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Simone Pontisso?
By Doppel's fit score, Görkem Sağlam (Kayserispor) is the closest profile to Simone Pontisso, with a 89/100 overall match. Barry Bannan and Clint Leemans are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simone Pontisso?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Simone Pontisso?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Simone Pontisso's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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