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 (Real Sociedad) 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 October 2026.
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Antonio Blanco is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, showcasing his ability to break up opposition play. His impressive distribution is highlighted by his accurate long balls, making him a key asset in transitioning the ball forward. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom half of his peers, his durability stands out even more, having missed only one game in three seasons, reinforcing his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 86 | 80 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Antonio Blanco?
Statistically, Yangel Herrera (Real Sociedad) is the closest look-alike to Antonio Blanco — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Antonio Blanco?
By Doppel's fit score, Yangel Herrera (Real Sociedad) 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 (No team) 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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