Cheaper alternatives to Antonio Blanco
CM/CDMDeportivo Alavés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntonio Blanco's profile ↗
Antonio Blanco is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Deportivo Alavés in La Liga, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Blanco, consider Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m with a fit score of 82/100, or Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim, valued at €1m and a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 82 | 81 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 82 | 81 |
| 4 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 82 | 81 |
| 8 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 75 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Antonio Blanco
≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /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 81/100 match to Antonio Blanco.
Who is the best-value alternative to Antonio Blanco?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €2.9m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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