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Dani Parejo
Central Midfield / Spain / Villarreal CF
42 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Work rate
Box-to-box midfielder
At 36, Dani Parejo embodies the quiet persistence of a seasoned veteran at Villarreal CF, who sit comfortably in 4th place on the league table. While his 42 rating and €1.2 million market value reflect the natural decline of time, the Spanish midfielder's role remains vital—his box-to-box work rate and experience anchoring a squad that includes emerging talents like Pape Gueye (78) and Georges Mikautadze (80). In 540 minutes across 6 appearances this season, Parejo may not contribute goals or assists directly, but his 1 yellow card hints at the gritty defensive presence he still brings to the engine room. No longer the commanding playmaker of his Valencia prime, he's evolved into a reliable depth option—providing Marcelino's system with tactical understanding and professional leadership during a campaign where every point matters for European qualification. The veteran continues proving that value in football isn't always measured in statistics.