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, Lander Olaetxea. Doppel rates Diego Villares (Deportivo de A Coruña) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lander Olaetxea scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Flynn Downes profiles as a diligent defensive midfielder, known for his work rate and reliability in breaking up opposition play. While he has shown durability with only six games missed over the last three seasons, his overall performance sits in the bottom 29% of his positional peers, indicating room for improvement. He lacks standout strengths, particularly in offensive contributions and dribbling, which limits his impact in the attacking phase.
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↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €6.5m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
* 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, 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, Diego Villares (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest profile to Flynn Downes, with a 79/100 overall match. Yannick Engelhardt and Lander Olaetxea are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Flynn Downes?
Yes. Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
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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