Players like Dani Parejo
CMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Parejo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dani Parejo are Adem Zorgane, Lewis Miley, James Garner. Doppel rates Adem Zorgane (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Everton Ribeiro scores 79/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Dani Parejo is a seasoned deep-lying playmaker, showcasing elite ball distribution and control in central midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and final-third passes, while also demonstrating impressive aerial prowess. At 37, his durability is remarkable, having missed only three games in the past three seasons, proving he remains a reliable orchestrator for Villarreal’s midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Touches. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dani Parejo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Everton Ribeirosimilar↗ | Bahia | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Parejo
≈ 100% Dani Parejo · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Dani Parejo · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
≈ 100% Dani Parejo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Dani Parejo?
Statistically, Adem Zorgane (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest look-alike to Dani Parejo — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Dani Parejo?
By Doppel's fit score, Adem Zorgane (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest profile to Dani Parejo, with a 82/100 overall match. Lewis Miley and James Garner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dani Parejo?
Yes. Everton Ribeiro (Bahia) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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