Players like Flynn Downes
CM/CDMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlynn Downes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Flynn Downes are Diego Villares, Yannick Engelhardt, Florian Flick. Doppel rates Diego Villares (Deportivo de A Coruña) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Sergio González scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Flynn Downes is a central midfielder known for his reliability and work rate, though he currently sits in the bottom 29% of his positional peers in overall quality. While he may not excel in standout metrics, his durability is a positive asset, missing only six games over the last three seasons. However, his limited offensive contributions and struggles in possession highlight the need for improvement in creating chances and winning the ball higher up the pitch.
Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Flynn Downes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Villaressimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 30 | €1.0m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €6.5m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 26 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 29 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Flynn Downes
≈ 100% Flynn Downes · low reliability
≈ 100% Flynn Downes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Flynn Downes · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Flynn Downes?
Statistically, Diego Villares (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest look-alike to Flynn Downes — a 79/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Flynn Downes?
By Doppel's fit score, Diego Villares (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest profile to Flynn Downes, with a 79/100 overall match. Yannick Engelhardt and Florian Flick are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Flynn Downes?
Yes. Sergio González (Burgos Club de Fútbol) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Flynn Downes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Flynn Downes's 2025/26 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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