Players like Simone Pontisso
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, 4 goals, and 6 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Pontisso include Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, who has a fit score of 89/100, and Giacomo Calò of Frosinone, with a fit score of 87/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives.
12 players most similar to Simone Pontisso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 96 | 89 |
| 2 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 87 | 86 |
| 9 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Simone Pontisso · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simone Pontisso?
By Doppel's fit score, Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) is the closest profile to Simone Pontisso, with a 89/100 overall match. Giacomo Calò and Gianluca Busio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simone Pontisso?
Yes. Ruben Jenssen (Tromsø IL) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €100k.
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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