Dani Parejo
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Villarreal.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 32 | 1 | 0 | 1398 | 6.92 |
 UEFA Champions League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 205 | 6.61 |
 Copa del Rey | 2 | 0 | 1 | 94 | 7.45 |
 Friendlies Clubs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6.7 |
Scout report
Dani Parejo is a 37-year-old central midfielder at Villarreal, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 0 assists in 32 appearances, a Season grade of 20, top 73% of La Liga central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 13.4, ranking 387th of 389 in the La Liga. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (40.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.93 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Parejo.
Judged on this season alone, Parejo graded 20 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 53rd of 73 of the 73 central midfielders in the La Liga, on 1 goal, 0 assists and 3.927 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 43 → 20). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 13, 73rd of 73 of the 73 central midfielders in the La Liga. At 37 Parejo is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 6.2 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2020/21 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · Villarreal finished 3rd of 20 · an upper-table side
3.93 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 32 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 20) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Defensive volume. 3.93 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 95/100).
Watch points
- Game time. Only 40.9% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 37, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 13.4, Parejo carries the 73rd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the La Liga of 73. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.93 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.5× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
