Who should replace Ashley Phillips?
CBStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAshley Phillips's profile ↗
Ashley Phillips is a centre-back for Stoke City in the Championship, with 40 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Phillips include Tijs Velthuis from Sparta Rotterdam, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Jonathan Buatu of Gil Vicente, with a fit score of 78/100. Both offer a tactical fit similar to Phillips, making them strong alternatives for his position.
Best replacements for Ashley Phillips
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Buatusimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 33 | €600k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Danny Batthsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 36 | €100k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Dominic Hyamsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 31 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Tijs Velthuissimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ashley Phillips
≈ 100% Ashley Phillips · strong: Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ashley Phillips · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ashley Phillips · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ashley Phillips?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jonathan Buatu (Gil Vicente) does the closest job to Ashley Phillips, at 91/100 on profile. Danny Batth and Dominic Hyam follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ashley Phillips?
Yes — Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ashley Phillips?
Doppel learns Ashley Phillips's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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