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 Anouar El Azzouzi, Rubén Alcaraz, Stije Resink. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) 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 September 2026.
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Kalvin Phillips is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and providing a solid shield for the backline. With elite metrics in tackles and interceptions, he consistently disrupts opposition attacks, while his distribution shines through accurate long balls. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom tier of his peers, Phillips' durability and reliability make him a key asset in midfield, having missed only a few games over the last three seasons.
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↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 76 |
| 2 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 86 | 75 |
| 4 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 84 | 76 |
| 5 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 84 | 76 |
| 6 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 84 | 77 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 83 | 76 |
| 8 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 83 | 76 |
| 9 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 83 | 77 |
| 10 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 83 | 76 |
| 11 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 83 | 79 |
| 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 best replacement for Kalvin Phillips?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) 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 (Cádiz) 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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