Players like Nathaniel Phillips
CBWest Bromwich Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathaniel Phillips's profile ↗
Nathaniel Phillips is a centre-back for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship, having made 40 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 goals. Players similar to Phillips include Konstantinos Mavropanos of West Ham United, with a fit score of 84, and Leo Østigård from Genoa, who has a fit score of 85. For those seeking alternatives, Matej Maglica and Leo Greiml also offer comparable profiles with fit scores of 83 and 84, respectively.
About Nathaniel Phillips
Nathaniel Phillips is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back, excelling in defensive duels and clearances, making him a key asset in the heart of the defense. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his positional peers, his impressive ability to win aerial battles and clear danger showcases his reliability and quality. While not known for his dribbling or creativity, his durability stands out, having missed only six games in the past three seasons, underlining his reliability and importance to West Brom's backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Shots. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nathaniel Phillips
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathaniel Phillips
≈ 100% Nathaniel Phillips · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nathaniel Phillips · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nathaniel Phillips · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathaniel Phillips?
By Doppel's fit score, Konstantinos Mavropanos (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Nathaniel Phillips, with a 84/100 overall match. Leo Østigård and Matej Maglica are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nathaniel Phillips?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nathaniel Phillips?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nathaniel Phillips's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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