Players like Kalvin Phillips
CDM/CMSheffield United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKalvin Phillips's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kalvin Phillips are Anouar El Azzouzi, Rubén Alcaraz, Stije Resink. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) a 76/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Alcaraz scores 76/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Kalvin Phillips is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackling and interceptions, making him a cornerstone of any defensive setup. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 3% of his peers, his ability to disrupt opposition play is elite, ranking in the top 4% for tackles and clearances. With a broadly reliable availability record, Phillips remains a durable option in midfield, though he could improve his aerial presence and offensive contributions.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Accurate long balls. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kalvin Phillips
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 76 |
| 2 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €7.6m | 86 | 75 |
| 4 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 84 | 76 |
| 5 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 84 | 76 |
| 6 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 84 | 77 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 83 | 76 |
| 8 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 83 | 76 |
| 9 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 83 | 77 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 83 | 79 |
| 11 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 83 | 76 |
| 12 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 82 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kalvin Phillips
≈ 100% Kalvin Phillips · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Kalvin Phillips · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Kalvin Phillips · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Kalvin Phillips?
Statistically, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest look-alike to Kalvin Phillips — a 76/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Kalvin Phillips?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest profile to Kalvin Phillips, with a 76/100 overall match. Rubén Alcaraz and Stije Resink are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kalvin Phillips?
Yes. Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kalvin Phillips?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kalvin Phillips's 2024/25 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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