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Who should replace 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. He has made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists. Yangel Herrera from Girona FC stands out as the best replacement for Blanco, with a fit score of 80/100, while Thomas Partey from Arsenal, Carlos Baleba from Brighton, and Mateus Fernandes from West Ham all offer similar tactical roles with fit scores of 78/100.

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Best replacements for Antonio Blanco

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Thomas Parteysimilar↗Arsenal33€1.9m9378
2Carlos Balebasimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion22€53m9378
3Mateus Fernandessimilar↗West Ham United22€49m9378
4Yangel Herrerasimilar↗Girona FC28€5.6m9281
5Ben Sheafsimilar↗Coventry City28€6.6m9279
6Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗Stade Brestois33€4.2m9179
7Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗Swansea City25€2.6m9078
8Santi Comesañasimilar↗Villarreal30€8.4m9081
9Elliot Andersonsimilar↗Nottingham Forest24€68m9079
10Alex Scottsimilar↗Bournemouth23€53m9080
11Matias Galarzasimilar↗KRC Genk24€5.0m9079
12Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗NEC Nijmegen27€4.1m9079

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Antonio Blanco

1. Thomas ParteyArsenal78/100

≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90

2. Carlos BalebaBrighton & Hove Albion78/100

≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90

3. Mateus FernandesWest Ham United78/100

≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · low reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Antonio Blanco?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Partey (Arsenal) does the closest job to Antonio Blanco, at 93/100 on profile. Carlos Baleba and Mateus Fernandes follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Antonio Blanco?

Yes — Thomas Partey (Arsenal) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 78/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Antonio Blanco?

Doppel learns Antonio Blanco's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.

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