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 October 2026.
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Leandro Paredes is a commanding deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating the midfield with precision and aerial dominance. Rated in the top 10% of his positional peers, he showcases elite strengths in winning aerial duels and delivering accurate long balls, making him a pivotal figure in transition and build-up play. With only five games missed in the past three seasons, his durability adds to his value, ensuring he remains a reliable asset for Boca Juniors.
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↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
* 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, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Leandro Paredes?
Statistically, Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) is the closest look-alike to Leandro Paredes — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Burnley) 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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