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Sheffield United· 2019/2020 · Championship · FULL

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Defensive MidfieldEngland30y€6.0MFull profile →

MetronomeCreativeDefensive

1.88KP/90

0.06G/90

0.06A/90

Based on 3,254 min · 2019/2020 · Championship · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Kalvin Phillips

Diego Demme87% match
Hertha BSC · Bundesliga · €10.3M
Casemiro87% match
Inter Miami · Premier League · €8.0M
Wataru Endo86% match
Liverpool · Premier League · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

MetronomeCreativeDefensive

Kalvin Phillips is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90) and an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90). The three closest DNA matches to Kalvin Phillips :

Diego Demme(87% match) — Diego Demme is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo.
Casemiro(87% match) — Carlos Henrique Casimiro is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo.
Wataru Endo(86% match) — Wataru Endo is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo.

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Diego Demme

Hertha BSC · Bundesliga

vs Phillips : 4y older

87% match

€10.3M

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Who are the best alternatives to Kalvin Phillips ?▼

The top alternatives to Kalvin Phillips based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Diego Demme, Casemiro, Wataru Endo, Paul Okon-Engstler, Kai Klefisch. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Kalvin Phillips in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Kalvin Phillips in 2026 include Diego Demme (€10.3M), Casemiro (€8.0M), Wataru Endo (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Kalvin Phillips play and who plays similarly?▼

Kalvin Phillips plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Diego Demme (Germany, €10.3M); Casemiro (Brazil, €8.0M); Wataru Endo (Japan, €5.0M); Paul Okon-Engstler (Australia, N/A).

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Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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