Players like Kalvin Phillips
CDM/CMIpswich Town · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKalvin Phillips's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kalvin Phillips are Pepelu, Mikel Vesga, Abdoulaye Touré. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 77/100 overall match — 78/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gonzalo Escalante scores 74/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Kalvin Phillips
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 78 | 77 |
| 2 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 81 | 75 |
| 3 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 75 | 75 |
| 4 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 78 | 75 |
| 5 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 76 | 74 |
| 6 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 79 | 74 |
| 7 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 79 | 74 |
| 8 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 82 | 74 |
| 9 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 72 | 74 |
| 10 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 69 | 73 |
| 11 | Danley Jean Jacquessimilar↗ | Metz | 23 | €3.2m | 86 | 73 |
| 12 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 79 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kalvin Phillips
≈ 100% Kalvin Phillips · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Kalvin Phillips · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kalvin Phillips · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kalvin Phillips?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Kalvin Phillips, with a 77/100 overall match. Mikel Vesga and Abdoulaye Touré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kalvin Phillips?
Yes. Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 74/100 at roughly €400k.
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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