Dimitris Sounas
Dimitris Sounas (Greek: Δημήτρης Σουνάς; born on 12 August 1994)[1] is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian Serie B club Catanzaro.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 August 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Portaria, Chalkidiki, Greece | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Catanzaro | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2011 | Aris | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Aris | 36 | (1) |
| 2016 | Apollon Smyrnis | 13 | (0) |
| 2016–2019 | Monopoli | 84 | (4) |
| 2019–2020 | Reggina | 23 | (2) |
| 2020–2022 | Perugia | 38 | (0) |
| 2022– | Catanzaro | 70 | (15) |
| International career | |||
| 2012–2013 | Greece U19 | 8 | (1) |
| 2015 | Greece U21 | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 January 2024 | |||
Club career edit
Aris edit
Sounas started his career in youth teams of Aris. In 2012, new head coach Makis Katsavakis promoted him to the first team, and he made his debut on 14 August 2012, in a friendly game against Veria scoring a goal.[2] From August 2012 he is also member of Greece's U19 national team after he was chosen from Kostas Tsanas, head of the U19 team.[3] His professional debut was made on 27 August 2012 against Panionios and his first goal against Atromitos in Kleanthis Vikelidis in a 1–1 draw. On 23 September 2015, he dissolved his contract with the club.
Apollon Smyrnis edit
After 3 years in Aris, Sounas signed as a free agent, to play with Apollon Smyrnis in the Football League till the end of the 2016–17 season.[4]
Monopoli edit
On 17 July 2016, Sounas has signed a contract with Lega Pro club Monopoli.[5] He left the club having 93 appearances (4 goals, 17 assists) in all competitions.
Reggina edit
On 2 July 2019, Sounas has signed a contract with Lega Pro club Reggina until the summer of 2021 with an undisclosed fee.[6]
Perugia edit
On 28 September 2020, he joined Serie C club Perugia.[7] He lost his position in the squad after Perugia was promoted to Serie B for the 2021–22 season.
Catanzaro edit
On 13 January 2022, he signed a 2.5-year contract with Catanzaro, returning to Serie C.[8]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 24 April 2022[9]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Aris | 2012–13 | Super League Greece | 18 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 20 | 2 | |
| 2013–14 | Super League Greece | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 20 | 0 | ||
| Total | 36 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 2 | ||
| Apollon Smyrnis | 2015–16 | Football League Greece | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | |
| Monopoli | 2016–17 | Lega Pro | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 26 | 0 | |
| 2017–18 | Serie C | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 35 | 3 | |
| 2018–19 | Serie C | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 27 | 1 | |
| Total | 84 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 88 | 4 | ||
| Reggina | 2019–20 | Serie C | 23 | 2 | — | — | 23 | 2 | ||
| Perugia | 2020–21 | Serie C | 36 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | 38 | 1 | |
| 2021–22 | Serie B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 38 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 1 | ||
| Catanzaro | 2021–22 | Serie C | 16 | 3 | — | — | 16 | 3 | ||
| Total | 210 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 220 | 12 | ||
References edit
- ^ . Archived from the original on 18 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- ^ "Σουνάς: Απίστευτο το συναίσθημα - Νέα, Ομάδες, Πρόγραμμα, Αποτελέσματα, Βαθμολογίες, Στατιστικά - SPORT 24" (in Greek). Sport24.gr. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ^ . Athlitikanea.gr. Archived from the original on 18 August 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
- ^ "Ανακοινώθηκε και παίζει ο Σούνας". www.sport-fm.gr. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
- ^ "Στην Monopoli της Ιταλίας οι Σουνάς, Μουζακίτης". www.sport24.gr. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- ^ "Reggina, ufficiale Dimitrios Sounas". www.citynow.it. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
- ^ "BENVENUTO DIMITRIOS!" (Press release) (in Italian). Perugia. 28 September 2020.
- ^ "DIMITRIOS SOUNAS È UN CALCIATORE DELL'US CATANZARO" (in Italian). Catanzaro. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ Dimitris Sounas at Soccerway
External links edit
- Player info @ Guardian.touch-line.com