Dani Parejo
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Dani Parejo is one of the most recognized Spanish Athletes of the Millennial generation.
Spanish association football player
"His most defining career moment was captaining Valencia CF to their first major trophy in 11 years, winning the Copa del Rey in 2019 against FC Barcelona." β About Dani Parejo
the Copa del Rey Juvenil in 2006the clubthe most penalties scored for Valencia CFLa Liga historythe English Championship during 2008-09his exceptional accuracy from free-kicks
Born
Years in career18 years active
April 16th, 1989
Birthplace
Coslada
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Nationality
Spain
Height
182 cm (5'12") (average)
Generation
Millennial
Career
18 years
Region
Europe
How Dani Parejo compares to other Athletes
πDani Parejo is 11 years younger than the average Athlete
π6cm taller than the average Athlete
| Metric | Dani Parejo | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 36 | 47 | -11 yrs |
| Height | 182cm (5'12") | 176cm | +6cm |
| Career length | 18 yrs | ~35 yrs | -17 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Dani Parejo
Did you know?
Did you know that Dani Parejo, despite being a deep-lying midfielder, has consistently been among the top assist providers in La Liga for many seasons?
5 Lesser-known facts
- He captained Real Madrid's Juvenil A team to victory in the Copa del Rey Juvenil in 2006.
- Despite being a Real Madrid youth product, he only made one senior appearance for the club's first team.
- He holds the record for the most penalties scored for Valencia CF in La Liga history.
- Parejo once spent a season on loan at Queens Park Rangers in the English Championship during 2008-09.
- He is renowned for his exceptional accuracy from free-kicks, often scoring directly or creating chances.
Career highlight
His most defining career moment was captaining Valencia CF to their first major trophy in 11 years, winning the Copa del Rey in 2019 against FC Barcelona. This triumph solidified his status as a club legend and a true leader on the field.
Legacy
Parejo's legacy is defined by his exceptional vision, precise passing, and leadership as one of La Liga's premier deep-lying playmakers. He is remembered as a midfield orchestrator who consistently dictated the tempo of the game.