Who should replace Kalvin Phillips?
CDM/CMSheffield United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKalvin Phillips's profile ↗
Kalvin Phillips is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Sheffield United in the Championship, with 19 appearances this season. The best replacements for Phillips include Anouar El Azzouzi from Fortuna Düsseldorf, who has a fit score of 76/100, and Rubén Alcaraz from Granada, also with a fit score of 76/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit, making them suitable alternatives for those seeking players similar to Phillips.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sotiris Alexandropoulossimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.1m | 90 | 74 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 88 | 76 |
| 4 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Valencia | 31 | €2.6m | 88 | 74 |
| 5 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €7.6m | 86 | 75 |
| 6 | Yassine Kechtasimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 86 | 75 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 86 | 75 |
| 8 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 85 | 74 |
| 9 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 85 | 75 |
| 10 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 84 | 75 |
| 11 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 84 | 76 |
| 12 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 84 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kalvin Phillips
≈ 100% Kalvin Phillips · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kalvin Phillips?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sotiris Alexandropoulos (Fortuna Düsseldorf) does the closest job to Kalvin Phillips, at 90/100 on profile. Anouar El Azzouzi and Rubén Alcaraz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kalvin Phillips?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kalvin Phillips?
Doppel learns Kalvin Phillips's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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