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 (RC Sporting Charleroi) 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 September 2026.
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Dani Parejo is a seasoned deep-lying playmaker, showcasing elite vision and precision in his game. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and final-third passes, making him a linchpin in Villarreal's midfield. His impressive aerial prowess and consistent durability—missing just three games in three seasons—underscore his reliability and value to the team. While not a prolific scorer, his influence in build-up play is undeniable.
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↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €33m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Everton Ribeirosimilar↗ | Bahia | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 86 | 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 best replacement for Dani Parejo?
By Doppel's fit score, Adem Zorgane (RC Sporting Charleroi) 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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