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 (Olympique Lyonnais) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tom Cairney scores 81/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Dani Ceballos is a dynamic deep-lying playmaker, excelling in ball retention and distribution from midfield. His top-tier metrics showcase exceptional ability in touches and accurate final-third passes, marking him as a vital cog in Real Madrid's engine. While he has struggled with injury, missing significant time, his quality on the pitch remains evident, ranking in the top 18% of his positional peers. Ceballos's ability to win possession in the attacking third further highlights his importance in transitioning play.
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↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 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 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
* 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 best replacement for Dani Ceballos?
By Doppel's fit score, Maxence Caqueret (Olympique Lyonnais) is the closest profile to Dani Ceballos, with a 83/100 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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