Players like Achilleas Poungouras
CBSivasspor · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAchilleas Poungouras's profile ↗
The players most similar to Achilleas Poungouras are Loni Laurent, Erhan Mašović, Andrea Ciofi. Doppel rates Loni Laurent (Rodez AF) a 79/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, César Azpilicueta scores 79/100 at about €200k*. Data as of October 2026.
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Achilleas Poungouras is a ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to drive forward with the ball, evidenced by his top-tier successful dribbles per 90 minutes. Despite his overall performance placing him in the bottom 8% among his positional peers, his durability stands out, with only nine games missed in the last three seasons. While he may not excel in defensive clearances, his progressive play can help transition the ball and create opportunities from the back.
Strengths: Successful dribbles. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Achilleas Poungouras
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loni Laurentsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Erhan Mašovićsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 3 | Andrea Ciofisimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.8m | 85 | 78 |
| 4 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 5 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 84 | 78 |
| 6 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 83 | 80 |
| 7 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 82 | 81 |
| 8 | César Azpilicuetasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 37 | €200k* | 82 | 79 |
| 9 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 82 | 83 |
| 10 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Nicolas Cozzasimilar↗ | Nantes | 27 | €2.7m | 81 | 77 |
| 12 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 81 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Achilleas Poungouras
≈ 100% Achilleas Poungouras · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Achilleas Poungouras · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Achilleas Poungouras · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Achilleas Poungouras?
Statistically, Loni Laurent (Rodez AF) is the closest look-alike to Achilleas Poungouras — a 79/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Achilleas Poungouras?
By Doppel's fit score, Loni Laurent (Rodez AF) is the closest profile to Achilleas Poungouras, with a 79/100 overall match. Erhan Mašović and Andrea Ciofi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Achilleas Poungouras?
Yes. César Azpilicueta (Sevilla) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k*.
How does Doppel find players similar to Achilleas Poungouras?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Achilleas Poungouras's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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