Cheaper alternatives to Flynn Downes
CM/CDMSouthampton · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlynn Downes's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Flynn Downes are Amir Richardson, Pepelu, Jan Schöppner. Amir Richardson (Stade de Reims) rates 77/100 as a match at about €3.9m, below Flynn Downes's ~€11m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Flynn Downes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 88 | 77 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 79 | 77 |
| 3 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 4 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 74 | 77 |
| 5 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 84 | 76 |
| 6 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 74 | 76 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 75 | 76 |
| 9 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 83 | 76 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 75 | 76 |
| 11 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 79 | 76 |
| 12 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Flynn Downes
≈ 100% Flynn Downes · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Flynn Downes · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Flynn Downes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Flynn Downes?
Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 76/100 match to Flynn Downes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Flynn Downes?
Amir Richardson offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 77/100 at about €3.9m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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