Players like Dani Parejo
CMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Parejo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dani Parejo are Joan Jordán, Pepelu, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Doppel rates Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) a 82/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 78/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Dani Parejo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 84 | 82 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 81 | 79 |
| 4 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 25 | €1.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 79 | 79 |
| 6 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 81 | 78 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 76 | 78 |
| 8 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €44m | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 81 | 78 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 81 | 78 |
| 12 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Parejo
≈ 100% Dani Parejo · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Dani Parejo · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Dani Parejo · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dani Parejo?
By Doppel's fit score, Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Dani Parejo, with a 82/100 overall match. Pepelu and Hakan Çalhanoğlu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dani Parejo?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dani Parejo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dani Parejo's 2025/26 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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