Achilleas Poungouras (; born 13 December 1995) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Super League club OFI.
Career Born in Thessaloniki, Poungouras began his career with hometown club PAOK, progressing through the organisation’s youth system to eventually break into the first team in the 2014–15 season. However, he failed to hold down a spot in the senior roster, subsequently sent on loan to Veria and to Polish club Arka Gdynia. On 10 February 2017, Poungouras extended his contract with PAOK until 2019.Αχιλλεας Πούγγουρας; Retrieved 2 August 2018
On 25 July 2018, Panathinaikos signed Poungouras with a three-year contract through to 2021. Poungouras moved to Panathinaikos as a free agent from PAOK, who kept a resale rate of 40%.Επίσημο: Πούγγουρας τριετίας στον Παναθηναϊκό; Retrieved 3 August 2018 Poungouras overtook João Nunes and Dimitrios Kolovetsios in popularity and has his performances are being tracked by Greek national coach John van 't Schip.
On 29 June 2020, Panathinaikos officially announced the extension of his contract, until the summer of 2023. On 3 March 2021, Pougouras scored his first professional goal with a header in the home defeat of Panathinaikos by PAS Giannina, losing the qualification to the semifinals of the Greek Cup.
On 11 August 2023, Poungouras known to be dependable at the back, recognized for his strong tackling, adept aerial ability, and reliable passing, he signed a two years' contract with Turkish club Sivasspor.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPAOK2014–15Super League Greece200000202015–16Super League Greece00—10102016–17Super League Greece501010702017–18Super League Greece10200030Total803020130Veria (loan)2015–16Super League Greece19030—220Arka Gdynia (loan)2017–18Ekstraklasa3000—30Panathinaikos2018–19Super League Greece15040—1902019–20Super League Greece24040—2802020–21Super League Greece27021—2912021–22Super League Greece8020—1002022–23Super League Greece802010110Total82014110971Sivasspor2023–24Süper Lig18030—2102024–25Süper Lig15010—160Total3304000370Career total1450241301721
Honours PAOK Greek Cup: 2016–17, 2017–18
Panathinaikos Greek Cup: 2021–22
OFI Greek Cup: 2025–26 Greek Super Cup: 2026
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