Who should replace Kalvin Phillips?
CDM/CMIpswich Town · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Kalvin Phillips, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Senne Lynen, Alexis Blin, Antonio Blanco. Senne Lynen (SV Werder Bremen) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (70/100 overall). A cheaper option: Oliver Norwood at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Kalvin Phillips
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senne Lynen | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €7.3m | 91 | 70 |
| 2 | Alexis Blin | Lecce | 27 | €600k | 89 | 72 |
| 3 | Antonio Blanco | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €9.7m | 88 | 70 |
| 4 | Florian Grillitsch | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 71 |
| 5 | Ethan Ampadu | Leeds United | 25 | €28m | 87 | 70 |
| 6 | Oliver Norwood | Sheffield United | 32 | €200k | 87 | 71 |
| 7 | Adama Camara | Paris FC | 29 | €3.1m | 86 | 71 |
| 8 | Magnus Knudsen | Holstein Kiel | 23 | €3.3m | 86 | 71 |
| 9 | Rubén Alcaraz | Cádiz | 32 | €300k | 86 | 72 |
| 10 | Danley Jean Jacques | Metz | 23 | €3.2m | 86 | 73 |
| 11 | Baptiste Santamaria | Stade Rennais | 28 | €2.6m | 85 | 72 |
| 12 | Philipp Sander | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 85 | 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: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Kalvin Phillips · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kalvin Phillips · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kalvin Phillips?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Senne Lynen (SV Werder Bremen) does the closest job to Kalvin Phillips, at 91/100 on profile. Alexis Blin and Antonio Blanco follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kalvin Phillips?
Yes — Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 71/100 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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