Players like Ashley Phillips
CBStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAshley Phillips's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ashley Phillips are Lloyd Jones, David López, Casper Widell. Doppel rates Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic) a 83/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Michał Helik scores 84/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Ashley Phillips is a dominant aerial centre-back, excelling in defensive clearances and aerial duels, making him a crucial presence in the box. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 35% of his positional peers, his reliability is evident with only seven games missed over three seasons. While he may struggle with tackles and interceptions, his ability to win headers and clear danger underlines his defensive role, making him a dependable option for any backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ashley Phillips
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Gustavo Gómezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 33 | €3.3m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ashley Phillips
≈ 100% Ashley Phillips · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ashley Phillips · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ashley Phillips · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ashley Phillips?
By Doppel's fit score, Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic) is the closest profile to Ashley Phillips, with a 83/100 overall match. David López and Casper Widell are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ashley Phillips?
Yes. Michał Helik (Oxford United) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ashley Phillips?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ashley 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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