Who should replace Flynn Downes?
CM/CDMSouthampton · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlynn Downes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Flynn Downes, the best-fitting central midfielders are Ellyes Skhiri, Mats Wieffer, Amadou Haidara. Ellyes Skhiri (Eintracht Frankfurt) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Giulio Maggiore at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Flynn Downes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellyes Skhirisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €5.2m | 90 | 73 |
| 2 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €24m | 89 | 74 |
| 3 | Amadou Haidarasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €4.9m | 89 | 74 |
| 4 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 5 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Augusto Douglassimilar↗ | Nantes | 27 | €6.8m | 87 | 74 |
| 7 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €2.2m | 87 | 75 |
| 9 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €15m | 86 | 74 |
| 10 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 20 | €39m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €1.9m | 86 | 74 |
| 12 | Robin Fellhauersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €3.7m | 86 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Flynn Downes
≈ 100% Flynn Downes · low reliability
≈ 100% Flynn Downes · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Flynn Downes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Flynn Downes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ellyes Skhiri (Eintracht Frankfurt) does the closest job to Flynn Downes, at 90/100 on profile. Mats Wieffer and Amadou Haidara follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Flynn Downes?
Yes — Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Flynn Downes?
Doppel learns Flynn Downes's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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