Players like Flynn Downes
CM/CDMSouthampton · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlynn Downes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Flynn Downes are Amir Richardson, Pepelu, Jan Schöppner. Doppel rates Amir Richardson (Stade de Reims) a 77/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giulio Maggiore scores 76/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar 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 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 82 | 77 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 74 | 77 |
| 6 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 84 | 76 |
| 7 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 74 | 76 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 75 | 76 |
| 10 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 83 | 76 |
| 11 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 75 | 76 |
| 12 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 79 | 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
Who is the best replacement for Flynn Downes?
By Doppel's fit score, Amir Richardson (Stade de Reims) is the closest profile to Flynn Downes, with a 77/100 overall match. Pepelu and Jan Schöppner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Flynn Downes?
Yes. Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Flynn Downes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Flynn Downes's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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