Players like Leandro Paredes
CM/CDMBoca Juniors · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeandro Paredes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leandro Paredes are Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Casemiro, Leon Goretzka. Doppel rates Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, James Ward-Prowse scores 85/100 at about €4.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Leandro Paredes is a commanding deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating the midfield with precision and aerial dominance. His elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 10% of his peers, highlighting his exceptional ability to deliver accurate long balls and impactful passes into the final third. With just five games missed over the last three seasons, Paredes showcases remarkable durability, making him a reliable asset in any midfield setup.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Leandro Paredes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leandro Paredes
≈ 100% Leandro Paredes · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Leandro Paredes · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Leandro Paredes · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leandro Paredes?
By Doppel's fit score, Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) is the closest profile to Leandro Paredes, with a 86/100 overall match. Casemiro and Leon Goretzka are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leandro Paredes?
Yes. James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €4.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leandro Paredes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leandro Paredes's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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