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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Never a burst athlete, relies on positioning rather than pace to recover ground. (conf 0.7)
Modest top-end speed typical of a classic holding midfielder. (conf 0.65)
Decent turning and body control for a physically bulky six. (conf 0.65)
Solid engine but recurring injuries have eroded match sharpness since 2022. (conf 0.6)
Control
Generally reliable control under pressure when receiving between lines. (conf 0.65)
Can carry the ball out of deep areas but not a habitual dribbler. (conf 0.6)
Strong frame lets him screen the ball well against pressing forwards. (conf 0.75)
Capable of driven long-range efforts, scored notable strikes for Leeds and England. (conf 0.6)
Distribution
Tidy circulation passer comfortable recycling possession in deep midfield. (conf 0.75)
Signature raking diagonal switches were a Marcelo Bielsa system hallmark at Leeds. (conf 0.8)
Rarely delivers crosses given his deep, central role. (conf 0.5)
Reads the switch-of-play early, a key part of his Leeds and England value. (conf 0.7)
Chance threat
Not a goal threat, occasional long-range strike aside. (conf 0.5)
Picks his moments to shoot sparingly from deep positions. (conf 0.5)
Positions to offer an outlet rather than making incisive attacking runs. (conf 0.5)
Not a designated set-piece taker in his career. (conf 0.45)
Duels
Good size and timing make him a threat and a defensive presence in the air. (conf 0.7)
Physically imposing tackler who reads interceptions well when fit. (conf 0.7)
Defense
Diligent but not high-tempo, better suited to a settled defensive block. (conf 0.55)
Timely tackles and interceptions anchored England's Euro 2020 run. (conf 0.7)
Excellent screening of the back line honed under Bielsa's structured system. (conf 0.75)
Mental
Generally calm on the ball though confidence dipped through a difficult City spell. (conf 0.6)
Sound game management when fit and match-sharp. (conf 0.6)
Diligent but injury spells have limited sustained high-output stretches recently. (conf 0.55)
Resilience
Repeated shoulder, hamstring and other injuries have badly disrupted his career since 2022. (conf 0.7)
Outlook
Now past 30 with his career needing a fresh platform after loans at West Ham and Ipswich. (conf 0.55)
Known nationally as a 2020-21 breakout and England regular, faded since his City move. (conf 0.7)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Kalvin Phillips made his name as Marcelo Bielsa's deep-lying midfield metronome at Leeds United, screening the defence and pinging long diagonal switches that also earned him a starring role in England's run to the Euro 2020 final. His move to Manchester City in 2023 stalled badly, with injuries and a lack of match fitness leading to loan spells at West Ham and Ipswich Town that failed to reignite his form. Physically he remains a strong, aerially capable ball-winner and progressive passer, but he now needs regular football to rebuild momentum in the back half of his career.
Key deep-lying midfielder for England at Euro 2020, starting the final against Italy.
Product of Leeds United's academy who became central to Marcelo Bielsa's promotion-winning and Premier League return sides.
Struggled for game time after his move to Manchester City, going out on loan to West Ham and Ipswich Town.