What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Matt Grimes?

Grimes retrieves the ball more than Downes — 39% more. 36 interceptions in 46 games. €2M. You decide. Compared with Flynn Downes (€2.2M vs anchor). Standout: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Championship peers). Concern: Dribbles (Bottom 18%).

How does Matt Grimes compare to Flynn Downes?

Matt Grimes ball recoveries vs Flynn Downes (238 ball recoveries in 46 games), but interceptions (36 interceptions in 46 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Matt Grimes's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Championship peers). Weakness: Dribbles (Bottom 18%). Percentiles vs Championship Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Matt Grimes?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Flynn Downes. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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Coventry City· 2025/2026 · Championship · FULL

AI Verdict: Matt Grimes

Defensive MidfieldEngland30y€2.2MFull profile →

MetronomeCreative

1.79KP/90

0.04G/90

0.04A/90

Based on 4,126 min · 2025/2026 · Championship · FULL

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Grimes retrieves the ball more than Downes — 39% more.

vs Flynn Downes · Championship · Same playing style · €2.2M

Grimes wins on

Ball Recoveries

5.20/90 · 72th pct · 238 ball recoveries in 46 games

Grimes loses on

Interceptions

0.79/90 · 39th pct · 36 interceptions in 46 games

Based on 4,126 min (46 apps) vs anchor 1,832 min · 180 peers in Championship MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Championship · same-role pool

5.20/90

72th pct

Grimes

Ball Recoveries

RT edge

3.73/90

Bottom 23%

Downes

0.79/90

39th pct

Grimes

Interceptions

gap

1.47/90

Top 11%

Downes

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vs Championship Midfielders

Chances Missed

0.00/90Top 1%

Dribbles

0.26/90Bottom 18%

Key Passes

1.79/90Top 15%

Shots

0.70/90Bottom 21%

Percentile rank among Championship midfielders (n=184) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

MetronomeCreative

A Metronome. A Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in possession (72 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (12.8 final-third passes/90), central to possession (88 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.4/90), active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 20% creator in the league.

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