The winger didn’t have the match he would’ve liked, but still showed glimpses of why he’s so highly rated. Whenever attacks would be launched from the left flank, he was the main focal point. He drove the ball to the defenders constantly, winning some and losing some. In one particular play where he had more space to operate in, he got rid of a few defenders spectacularly before having a shot that was headed on target blocked by the last one. He kept on insisting as much as he could, with shots and crosses. Despite the difficult nature of the match, you could tell that he was a difference-maker in attack.

“Benji” is one of the most talented attackers in the country, proven by the fact that he will be joining Chelsea once he turns 18. The youngest player on the team, he is also one of the most effective. In the final third, he positions himself perfectly to get as many chances as possible. The runs he makes show how intelligent he is in reading the game. They also make his midfielders’ jobs much easier, since they know what he’ll do once he receives the ball. When he has a goal-scoring opportunity, he remains composed. His finishing is spectacular, especially considering that he’s not a 9. On the ball, he gets rid of defenders thanks to his acceleration. With his projection, there will undoubtedly be a battle between the US and Mexico to get him on their team.

The top prospect in the Texas Class of 2029 State Rankings, Flowers began the season with FC Dallas ‘ U16 team and ended it with their U19 team and North Texas SC in the MLS Next Pro League. He’s primarily a winger, but one who, besides making plays out wide, likes to step into the box and finish chances. He’s very difficult to stop 1v1 because of how creative his dribbling is and how quickly he creates separation from defenders after beating them. Flowers is very instinctual on the ball and is very direct and aggressive with his actions inside and around the penalty box.

Flowers is the top-ranked player in our updated Rankings. The rising star plays for FC Dallas in the MLS Next League, commonly featuring multiple age groups up for them. A winger, Flowers combines impressive pace and excellent technical skills, being very difficult to stop when isolated 1v1. He’s very direct and instinctual with his dribbling, making it difficult to anticipate his moves, and does a good job of resisting pressure as he progresses on the field. Flowers also finishes chances very well and is very dangerous when he brings the ball inside from the left.

Considered the biggest gem in FC Dallas ‘ Academy right now, Flowers has been playing with the U19s this season and recently made his professional debut with North Texas SC in the MLS Next Pro League, but will come down to strengthen this team in Florida. A game-changing forward, he will significantly boost their offense with his high intensity and tremendous quality on the ball. Flowers is quick, skilled and very instinctual with his decision-making, posing a big threat to any defensive system. He plays mostly as a winger and thrives in space, but his ability to dribble in crowded areas and superior finishing make of him a real threat when deployed more centrally, too.

Flowers is a forward for the FC Dallas U15 team. He’s coming from two huge seasons, having registered over 100 goal contributions in the past two years. Besides being a lethal finisher, he’s also very difficult to stop because of how fast he is and how well he uses his body to shield the ball and endure physical duels. Flowers is very skilled on the ball too, and gets heavily involved in his team’s playmaking by dropping deeper to get on the ball and beat defenders off the dribble and combine with his teammates.

Highlights

The 11th-best player in our Rankings, Flowers captained the FC Dallas U14 team in the last MLS Next season. A dynamic and productive winger, he typically plays on the left side of the team’s attack and is a nightmare to opposing defenders. Flowers, who has been in multiple USYNT ID camps already, had incredible footwork and ball control and combines that with excellent pace and smart movement off the ball, which allows him to thrive when playing out wide. Flowers is also an elite goalscorer and likes to step into the penalty box to finish chances.