Players like Antonio Blanco
CM/CDMDeportivo Alavés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntonio Blanco's profile ↗
The players most similar to Antonio Blanco are Yangel Herrera, Santi Comesaña, Alex Scott. Doppel rates Yangel Herrera (Girona FC) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 81/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Antonio Blanco is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackling and interceptions while showcasing impressive passing range with accurate long balls. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 40% of his peers, he remains a reliable presence on the pitch, having missed just one game in the last three seasons. His ability to dominate duels and maintain high touches per game underscores his durability and commitment, making him a key asset in breaking up opposition play and initiating attacks for Deportivo Alavés.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Antonio Blanco
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Antonio Blanco
≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Antonio Blanco?
By Doppel's fit score, Yangel Herrera (Girona FC) is the closest profile to Antonio Blanco, with a 81/100 overall match. Santi Comesaña and Alex Scott are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Antonio Blanco?
Yes. Matías Vecino (Lazio) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Antonio Blanco?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Antonio Blanco's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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