Players like Achilleas Poungouras
CBSivasspor · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAchilleas Poungouras's profile ↗
Achilleas Poungouras is a centre-back for Sivasspor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 19 appearances and 884 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Poungouras include Loni Laurent from Rodez AF, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Erhan Mašović of VfL Bochum, with a fit score of 78/100. Other comparable players are Andrea Ciofi and Bryant Nieling, both performing effectively in their respective leagues.
About Achilleas Poungouras
Achilleas Poungouras profiles as a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing notable ability in successful dribbles, ranking in the top 22% among his positional peers. Despite his creative flair on the ball, his overall quality ranks in the bottom 10%, indicating challenges in defensive metrics like clearances and aerial duels. However, his reliability is evident, as he has missed only nine games over the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the backline, albeit one needing improvement in traditional defensive duties.
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↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 83 | 80 |
| 7 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 82 | 81 |
| 8 | César Azpilicuetasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 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 (Atlético Madrid) 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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