Who should replace Alexis Blin?
CM/CDMPalermo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlexis Blin's profile ↗
Alexis Blin is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Palermo in Serie B, with 21 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Blin, Cristiano Bani from Mantova and Kevin Höög Jansson from CF Estrela Amadora both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 78/100, while Gustavo Mendonca from Futebol SAD has a fit score of 74/100. These players could effectively fill the role Blin provides.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Mendoncasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €500k | 91 | 74 |
| 2 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 26 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Stefano Russosimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.3m | 88 | 75 |
| 6 | Davide Bugliosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €600k | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Lorenzo Ignacchitisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 87 | 74 |
| 9 | Anders Trondsensimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 31 | €400k | 87 | 75 |
| 10 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Kalidou Sidibésimilar↗ | Guingamp | 27 | €1.9m | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alexis Blin
≈ 100% Alexis Blin · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Alexis Blin · strong: Clearances, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Alexis Blin · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alexis Blin?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gustavo Mendonca (AVS - Futebol SAD) does the closest job to Alexis Blin, at 91/100 on profile. Cristiano Bani and Kevin Höög Jansson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alexis Blin?
Yes — Kevin Höög Jansson (CF Estrela Amadora) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alexis Blin?
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