Cheaper alternatives to Antonio Blanco
CM/CDMDeportivo Alavés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntonio Blanco's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Antonio Blanco are Santi Comesaña, Emirhan İlkhan, Pepelu. Santi Comesaña (Villarreal) rates 78/100 as a match at about €8.4m, below Antonio Blanco's ~€9.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Antonio Blanco
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 2 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 83 | 78 |
| 3 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 79 | 78 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 80 | 78 |
| 5 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 83 | 78 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 74 | 78 |
| 7 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 78 | 77 |
| 9 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 80 | 77 |
| 10 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 74 | 77 |
| 11 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 82 | 76 |
| 12 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €1.5m | 83 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Antonio Blanco
≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Antonio Blanco?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 78/100 match to Antonio Blanco.
Who is the best-value alternative to Antonio Blanco?
Santi Comesaña offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €8.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Antonio Blanco?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Antonio Blanco's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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