Who should replace Antonio Blanco?
CM/CDMDeportivo Alavés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Antonio Blanco, the best-fitting central midfielders are Thomas Partey, Mateus Fernandes, Carlos Baleba. Thomas Partey (Arsenal) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thomas Partey at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Antonio Blanco
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Partey | Arsenal | 31 | €1.9m | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Mateus Fernandes | West Ham United | 21 | €49m | 91 | 75 |
| 3 | Carlos Baleba | Brighton & Hove Albion | 20 | €53m | 91 | 75 |
| 4 | Cristian Cásseres Jr. | Toulouse | 24 | €8.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Yangel Herrera | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Baptiste Santamaria | Stade Rennais | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 74 |
| 7 | Mario Lemina | Wolverhampton | 30 | €4.1m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Pierre Lees Melou | Stade Brestois | 30 | €4.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Augusto Douglas | Nantes | 27 | €6.8m | 88 | 74 |
| 10 | Rabby Nzingoula | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 87 | 74 |
| 11 | Santi Comesaña | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Christian Nørgaard | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 87 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Antonio Blanco
≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Antonio Blanco · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /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 92/100 on profile. Mateus Fernandes and Carlos Baleba 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 76/100 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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