Active in Liga MX

José Paradela

Midfielder #20
Age 27 years
Nationality Argentina
Market Value €7M

Career

No transfer history

José Paradela is CD Cruz Azul's Bronze-tier Creator. Since crossing borders to join the Mexican outfit, the 28-year-old Argentine has established himself as the creative heartbeat of the side, taking on the responsibility of interior playmaking as he chases the first major silverware of his professional career.

The underlying metrics paint a picture of a dynamic offensive threat. Logging 2,502 minutes across 31 appearances, he dictates the attacking tempo with authority. Earning the ARCHITECT badge confirms he is the creative mastermind who dismantles defenses, but he offers far more than just clever passing. A certified DRIBBLER, his high Dribbling dimension allows him to glide past markers and open up passing lanes in congested areas. This dual-threat nature is capped off by his SILVER BOOT status, proving he consistently contributes goals throughout the campaign. Form-wise, he is maintaining a consistent level, routinely delivering the decisive actions his team relies on.

Valued at €7M, his market trajectory remains stable. As a proven offensive catalyst operating in his prime years, he represents a highly secure asset for the club, blending artistic flair with measurable end product in the final third.

Player Rating

José Antonio Paradela
89
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 67
🎯 Clutch 56
🎨 Style 69
📊 Ability 64
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

José Antonio Paradela is a solid ARCHITECT for Cruz Azul. Evidence: 1.33 Key Passes/90.

Also shows: above average SILVER BOOT (24% Goal Frequency) , above average DRIBBLER (1.7 Dribbles/90)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Dribbling (75/100) but has room to grow in Defense.

José Antonio Paradela Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 80%
Weight 73%
Experience 60%

vs Liga MX

Height 58%
Weight 52%
Experience 56%

Traits

PRIME

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 75 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 75 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 43 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 60 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 65 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 75
Shooting 75
Defense 43
Workrate 60
Passing 65
Key Strength 75 Dribbling
Area to Watch 43 Defense

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for José Antonio Paradela this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 03, 2026 Atlas 2-3 Cruz Azul Liga MX 94' 7.0 - 1 99 Estadio Jalisco
Apr 27, 2026 Cruz Azul 4-1 Necaxa Liga MX 85' 7.7 1 1 68 Estadio Azteca
Apr 22, 2026 Club Queretaro 1-1 Cruz Azul Liga MX 62' 6.9 - - 30 Estadio La Corregidora
Apr 18, 2026 Cruz Azul 1-1 Club Tijuana Liga MX 35' 6.9 0 0 45 Estadio Azteca
Apr 12, 2026 Club America 1-1 Cruz Azul Liga MX 45' 6.5 0 0 40 Estadio Azteca
Apr 05, 2026 Cruz Azul 1-2 CF Pachuca Liga MX 98' 6.7 0 0 73 Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Mar 21, 2026 Mazatlán 1-1 Cruz Azul Liga MX 39' 6.9 0 1 46 Estadio El Encanto
Mar 15, 2026 U.N.A.M. - Pumas 2-2 Cruz Azul Liga MX 81' 6.3 0 0 81 Estadio Olimpico Universitario
Mar 07, 2026 Cruz Azul 3-0 Atletico San Luis Liga MX 65' 6.9 0 0 59 Estadio Cuauhtemoc
Mar 04, 2026 Santos Laguna 1-2 Cruz Azul Liga MX 84' 7.2 1 0 54 Estadio Corona
Mar 01, 2026 Monterrey 0-2 Cruz Azul Liga MX 59' 5.9 0 0 43 Estadio BBVA
Feb 22, 2026 Cruz Azul 2-1 Guadalajara Chivas Liga MX 80' 6.3 0 0 63 Estadio Azteca
Feb 15, 2026 Cruz Azul 2-1 Tigres UANL Liga MX 76' 6.9 0 0 42 Estadio Azteca
Feb 07, 2026 Toluca 1-1 Cruz Azul Liga MX 82' 7.7 1 0 27 Estadio Nemesio Diez
Jan 31, 2026 FC Juarez 3-4 Cruz Azul Liga MX 67' 8.0 1 1 83 Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez

Player Market Value

Track José Antonio Paradela's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €7.0M
Peak Value €7.5M (Q3'25)
€7.5M €3.8M €0
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