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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Never quick, and at 37 first steps are visibly labored. (conf 0.75)
Lacks pace, relies on positioning rather than covering ground. (conf 0.75)
Adequate turning in tight areas but not sharp or explosive. (conf 0.7)
Managed carefully with rotation given his age and workload. (conf 0.65)
Control
Cushions and controls under pressure to keep tempo dictating play. (conf 0.85)
Uses feints and body feints sparingly rather than beating men at pace. (conf 0.7)
Strong frame and experience let him hold off pressers in midfield. (conf 0.75)
Renowned clean, powerful striker of the ball from distance and dead balls. (conf 0.9)
Distribution
Metronomic distributor, rarely misplaces simple progressive passes. (conf 0.9)
Switches play and threads long diagonals with excellent weight and accuracy. (conf 0.88)
Delivers dangerous set-piece and open-play crosses with consistent quality. (conf 0.75)
Elite reader of space, orchestrates attacks from deep with incisive passes. (conf 0.88)
Chance threat
Capable scorer mainly via penalties and free kicks rather than open play. (conf 0.7)
Picks smart moments to shoot from range, especially set pieces. (conf 0.75)
Finds pockets to receive but does not make dynamic late runs anymore. (conf 0.65)
One of LaLiga's most reliable free-kick and penalty takers for over a decade. (conf 0.9)
Duels
Modest jumping ability, not a genuine aerial threat despite decent frame. (conf 0.6)
Wins tactical duels through positioning more than physical strength. (conf 0.65)
Defense
Conserves energy, rarely presses high given his age and deep role. (conf 0.65)
Smart interceptions from anticipation rather than aggressive tackling. (conf 0.6)
Excellent tactical discipline shields the back line as a deep playmaker. (conf 0.78)
Mental
Ice-cool under pressure, a captain who dictates rhythm in big moments. (conf 0.9)
Consistently chooses the correct pass or tempo shift for the team. (conf 0.88)
Diligent positionally but no longer covers extensive ground per match. (conf 0.65)
Resilience
Generally available across seasons with only occasional knocks. (conf 0.6)
Outlook
Late-30s veteran with a short remaining trajectory as an effective starter. (conf 0.7)
Long-time Valencia captain and Spain international, well known in LaLiga. (conf 0.8)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Dani Parejo is a veteran deep-lying playmaker now with Villarreal, renowned for his composed distribution, vision, and set-piece mastery built over a long Valencia captaincy and Spain caps. Physically limited at this stage of his career, he compensates with elite game intelligence, dictating tempo from central midfield rather than covering ground. His free-kick and penalty taking remain a genuine attacking weapon for whichever side he lines up for.
Long-serving Valencia captain before moving on in his 30s.
Capped by the Spain national team.
Regarded as one of LaLiga's premier free-kick specialists across his career.