Cheaper alternatives to Flynn Downes
CM/CDMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlynn Downes's profile ↗
Flynn Downes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Southampton in the Championship, with 38 appearances and 3 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Downes, consider Tomy Carbonell from Real Sociedad B, Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, and Gerard Yepes from Sampdoria, all valued at €1m and boasting a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 77 | 81 |
| 3 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Diego Villaressimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 30 | €1.0m | 94 | 79 |
| 10 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €6.5m | 93 | 79 |
| 11 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 77 | 79 |
| 12 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Flynn Downes
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Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
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FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Flynn Downes?
Sergio González (CD Tenerife) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 79/100 match to Flynn Downes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Flynn Downes?
Tomy Carbonell offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Flynn Downes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Flynn Downes's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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