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 C Group C club Avellino.

Dimitris Sounas

Personal information
Date of birth	(1994-08-12) 12 August 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth	Portaria, Chalkidiki, Greece
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Avellino
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)
2022–2024	Catanzaro	80	(14)
2024–	Avellino	0	(0)
International career
2012–2013	Greece U19	8	(1)
2015	Greece U21	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 June 2024

Club career

Aris

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

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

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

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

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

On 13 January 2022, he signed a 2.5-year contract with Catanzaro, returning to Serie C.^[8]

Career statistics

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

1. Appearance(s) in Promotion Playoffs

References

1. "Dimitris Sounas". Archived from the original on 18 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
2. "Σουνάς: Απίστευτο το συναίσθημα - Νέα, Ομάδες, Πρόγραμμα, Αποτελέσματα, Βαθμολογίες, Στατιστικά - SPORT 24" (in Greek). Sport24.gr. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
3. "Σουνάς και Αντωνιάδης στην Εθνική Νέων". Athlitikanea.gr. Archived from the original on 18 August 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
4. "Ανακοινώθηκε και παίζει ο Σούνας". www.sport-fm.gr. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
5. "Στην Monopoli της Ιταλίας οι Σουνάς, Μουζακίτης". www.sport24.gr. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
6. "Reggina, ufficiale Dimitrios Sounas". www.citynow.it. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
7. "BENVENUTO DIMITRIOS!" (Press release) (in Italian). Perugia. 28 September 2020.
8. "DIMITRIOS SOUNAS È UN CALCIATORE DELL'US CATANZARO" (in Italian). Catanzaro. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
9. Dimitris Sounas at Soccerway

External links

• Player info @ Guardian.touch-line.com