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Best Alternatives to Lautaro Blanco

Players most similar to Lautaro Blanco (Defender, €3.8M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Lautaro Blanco

  1. 1.Dávid Hancko84% DNA match·Atlético Madrid€35.0M
  2. 2.Adrià Pedrosa84% DNA match·Elche€4.0M
  3. 3.Javi Galán84% DNA match·Osasuna€3.5M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-Back

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.5 successful tackles/90), uses long balls frequently (5.6/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. The three most similar players to Lautaro Blanco by playing style are:

  • Dávid Hancko(84% match)A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), penetrates with forward passing (8.4 final-third passes/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.0/90).
  • Adrià Pedrosa(84% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 874 minutes of playing time this season.
  • Javi Galán(84% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.3/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success), central to possession (79 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.3/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 872 minutes of playing time this season.

Transfer Intelligence

Dávid Hancko delivers 84% of the same playing style, at a 821% premium over Lautaro Blanco, with 2.05 tackles won per 90 at age 28.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Lautaro Blanco
DefenderArgentina€3.8M
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

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Dávid Hancko
Atlético Madrid · La Liga
Slovakia28yContract 2030
Tkl/902.05
KP/900.61
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Blanco: €31M more expensive
84% match
€35.0M
#2
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Adrià Pedrosa
Elche · La Liga
Spain27yContract 2026
Tkl/902.88
KP/901.85
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
€4.0M
#3
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Javi Galán
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain31yContract 2026
Tkl/902.37
KP/901.14
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↓ Dip
vs Blanco: 4y older
84% match
€3.5M
#4
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Pau Navarro
Villarreal · La Liga
Spain21yContract 2030
Tkl/903.50
KP/900.26
Ball-Playing CBAerial
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€10.0M
#5
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Carlos Romero
Espanyol · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2026
Tkl/903.07
KP/900.62
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€25.0M
#6
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Antonino Gallo
Lecce · Serie A
Italy26yContract 2026
Tkl/902.17
KP/900.82
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
83% match
€4.0M
#7
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José Ángel Carmona
Sevilla · La Liga
Spain24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.29
KP/900.63
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€12.0M
#8
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Adama Boiro
Athletic Club · La Liga
Senegal23yContract 2029
Tkl/902.14
KP/900.43
Active Full-BackSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€3.0M
#9
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Hendry Blank
Hannover 96 · Bundesliga
Germany21yContract 2026
Tkl/902.76
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
Last 5: ↑ Hot
83% match
€4.0M
#10
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Abel Bretones
Osasuna · La Liga
Spain25yContract 2029
Tkl/901.91
KP/901.36
Reading DefenderSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€4.5M
#11
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Filippo Terracciano
Cremonese · Serie A
Italy23y
Tkl/900.94
KP/900.35
Ball-Playing CB
Last 5: ↑ Hot
82% match
€4.5M
#12
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Valentin Rosier
Osasuna · La Liga
France29yContract 2028
Tkl/901.82
KP/900.49
Last 5: → Stable
83% match
€3.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Lautaro Blanco?
The top alternatives to Lautaro Blanco based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dávid Hancko, Adrià Pedrosa, Javi Galán, Pau Navarro, Carlos Romero. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.
Which players are similar to Lautaro Blanco in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Lautaro Blanco in 2026 include Dávid Hancko (€35.0M), Adrià Pedrosa (€4.0M), Javi Galán (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Lautaro Blanco play and who plays similarly?
Lautaro Blanco plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dávid Hancko (Slovakia, €35.0M); Adrià Pedrosa (Spain, €4.0M); Javi Galán (Spain, €3.5M); Pau Navarro (Spain, €10.0M).
How does Rising Transfers find similar players?
Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.