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 Santi Comesaña, Emirhan İlkhan, Pepelu. Doppel rates Santi Comesaña (Villarreal) a 78/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 78/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar 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 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 19 | €39m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 80 | 77 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 74 | 77 |
* 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
Who is the best replacement for Antonio Blanco?
By Doppel's fit score, Santi Comesaña (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Antonio Blanco, with a 78/100 overall match. Emirhan İlkhan and Pepelu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Antonio Blanco?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €800k.
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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