Players like Dani Ceballos
CM/CDMReal Madrid · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Ceballos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dani Ceballos are Maxence Caqueret, Exequiel Palacios, Angelo Stiller. Doppel rates Maxence Caqueret (Como) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tom Cairney scores 81/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Dani Ceballos is a highly-skilled deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating play from midfield with an elite touch and precision in the final third. His top 1% metrics in touches and accurate passes demonstrate his ability to control the game, while his strong aerial presence adds a surprising dimension to his game. Although he has struggled with injuries, his overall quality places him in the top 18% of his positional peers, making him a valuable asset when fit.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dani Ceballos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €26m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Pedrisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €164m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Ceballos
≈ 100% Dani Ceballos · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Dani Ceballos · strong: Touches, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Dani Ceballos · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Dani Ceballos?
Statistically, Maxence Caqueret (Como) is the closest look-alike to Dani Ceballos — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Dani Ceballos?
By Doppel's fit score, Maxence Caqueret (Como) is the closest profile to Dani Ceballos, with a 84/100 overall match. Exequiel Palacios and Angelo Stiller are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dani Ceballos?
Yes. Tom Cairney (Fulham) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dani Ceballos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dani Ceballos'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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