Dimitris Siovas Scout Report
In this scout report on Dimitris Siovas, we find our seasoned center back playing for Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie during the 2023-2024 season. Siovas, at age 35, embodies the classic definition of a defensive dynamo. Dominant in his territory, he wins an extraordinary 96.36% of aerial duels. The stalwart defender also boasts a duel win percentage nearing the magical 93%; these traits essentially make him a colossus in any physical contest.
However, his defensive prowesses are somewhat marred by a keen tendency to commit fouls, with a yellow card percentile alarmingly high at 87.27%. Though this may suggest a tenacious playing style, it often lands him in disciplinary hot water. Moreover, it's easy to spot a glaring weakness: ball retention. His dismal performance in maintaining control of the ball, with the percentile dwindling in the lower echelons, is worrisome. It's a similar story with progressive carrying and passing, where he scrapes the bottom quartile, suggesting his contributions to build-up play and transitions are limited.
Unsurprisingly, his player activity and possession areas depict a staunch defensive wall. With over half his touches in the defensive third, and another sizeable chunk in midfield, Siovas is very much a rear-guard expert. His ventures into the attacking third are few and far between. Despite this, his interception percentile is extremely high, showcasing his ability to read the game exceptionally well.
Summing up Siovas's player stats, the Greek veteran is a tough, hard-tackling defender - a rock in the back with impressive aerial prowess and interception skills. But he's a less polished asset when it comes to ball retention and attacking build-up, and his disciplinary record is a concern. Despite these lows, his irreplaceable presence in the defense line demonstrates the classic trade-off in the game: raw defensive grit vis-à-vis technical finesse.
