Who should replace Dani Parejo?
CMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Parejo's profile ↗
Dani Parejo is a central midfielder for Villarreal in La Liga, with 32 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Parejo based on tactical fit include Adem Zorgane from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Lewis Miley from Newcastle United, with a fit score of 80/100. For those searching for players similar to Parejo, these options provide strong alternatives in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Hugo Sotelosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €4.8m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Josh Ecclessimilar↗ | Coventry City | 26 | €9.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €43m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Frenkie de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €32m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Luka Modrićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 41 | €3.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.8m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Luis Millasimilar↗ | Como | 32 | €3.2m | 88 | 77 |
* 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: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Dani Parejo · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dani Parejo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Adem Zorgane (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) does the closest job to Dani Parejo, at 90/100 on profile. Hugo Sotelo and Lewis Miley follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dani Parejo?
Yes — Hugo Sotelo (Levante UD) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.8m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dani Parejo?
Doppel learns Dani Parejo's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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