Who should replace Flynn Downes?
CM/CDMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlynn Downes's profile ↗
Flynn Downes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Southampton in the Championship, with 38 appearances and 3 goals in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Downes include Diego Villares from Deportivo de A Coruña, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Yannick Engelhardt from SC Freiburg, also with a fit score of 79/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical alignment for the role Downes occupies.
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| # | 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 | Daniel Elfadlisimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 29 | €3.3m | 92 | 77 |
| 4 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Eibar | 33 | €400k | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 26 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 91 | 77 |
| 9 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 29 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Jesús Bernalsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 30 | €500k | 91 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Flynn Downes
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≈ 100% Flynn Downes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Flynn Downes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Diego Villares (Deportivo de A Coruña) does the closest job to Flynn Downes, at 94/100 on profile. Yannick Engelhardt and Daniel Elfadli follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Flynn Downes?
Yes — Lander Olaetxea (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Flynn Downes?
Doppel learns Flynn Downes's role profile from his 2025/26 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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