Introducing Killian Phillips, a United States-born central midfielder currently representing St Mirren. Born on the 30th of March, 2002, at 23-years-old, his distinct physical presence stems from his height of 6ft 2in (1.9m) and weight of 13st 5lb (85kg). Fans can spot him on the field donning the number 88 jersey.
Phillips' career took a pivotal turn in January 2020, when he signed with Drogheda United in the Premier Division in the Republic of Ireland, according to Transfermarkt. In his debut year, 2021, he made 30 appearances in the first team and netted two goals in league matches. It was a promising start to his senior football career, indeed.
In January 2022, Phillips secured a desirable move from Drogheda United to England's top-flight, signing with Crystal Palace in the Premier League. The transfer was for an undisclosed fee. Not that money matters to this lad, football is and will always be his first love.
Just a year later, in January 2023, Phillips found himself on loan at Shrewsbury Town in England's League Two. He didn't stay long, but during his loan spell, he still managed to make ten first team appearances and bag a goal in one of the league matches. Impressively adaptable, our Phillips.
By August 2023, another loan was on the cards. This time to Wycombe Wanderers in England's League One. Phillips' footwork and determination were surely getting tested on these varying tiers of English football.
In January 2024, Phillips journeyed north, swapping Crystal Palace for a loan deal with Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership. He made ten first team appearances in the league that season.
Another Scottish journey awaited Phillips in August 2024. Leaving Crystal Palace once more, he headed to St Mirren, also in the Scottish Premiership, on a loan deal. During the 2024 - 2025 season, he made a significant contribution with 35 first team appearances and scored four goals in league matches. He continued his service to St Mirren into the 2025 - 2026 season, having made two first team appearances in league matches thus far.
Phillips' performance with St Mirren didn't go unnoticed. In July 2025, he transferred permanently from Crystal Palace to St Mirren and stayed on for another season, putting forth a brilliant performance by making 35 first team appearances and scoring four goals in league matches. In the current season alone, 2025 - 2026, Phillips has already made two first team appearances.
Not just a stalwart in league matches, our Phillips made sterling contributions in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for St Mirren. He scored an impressive four goals in four starts. He was equally skilled in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 for St Mirren, getting the nod to start twice.
A talented young footballer, Killian Phillips' career seems to be a journey of self-improvement and adaptability. With his long-standing contribution to St Mirren in Scotland, one can only anticipate the leaping progress his career will witness in the many football seasons yet to come.
