Killian Phillips, a footballer hailing from the USA, was born on 30 March 2002, making him now 23 years of age. He has expertise as a midfielder, currently serving as a central midfielder for St Mirren. Phillips, a man of stature, stands at 6ft 2in (1.9m) and carries a weight of 13st 5lb (85kg). To emphasize his identity, you will always see him donning the number 88 jersey. Representing his ancestral ties, Phillips has also graced the field under the banner of the Republic of Ireland national team.
Phillips's football journey witnessed a significant shift in January 2020, when he began playing for Drogheda United in the Premier Division in Rep. Ireland. He left a remarkable impression in his debut season 2021, making 30 first team appearances and netting two goals in league matches.
In the subsequent year, January 2022, Phillips was transferred from Drogheda United to Crystal Palace in the Premier League in England for an undisclosed fee. An opportunity to improve his skills further, he was loaned to Shrewsbury Town in the League Two in England in January 2023. While here, he made ten first team appearances and scored his first goal in league matches for the 2022 - 2023 season.
Soon after, in August 2023, he was on move again, transferred this time from Crystal Palace to Wycombe Wanderers in the League One in England on a loan. After this stint, Phillips made his way to Scotland, when he was loaned from Crystal Palace to Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership in January 2024. His tenure with Aberdeen counted ten first team appearances in league matches for the 2023 - 2024 season.
It was not long until Phillips found himself switching clubs again in August 2024, moving from Crystal Palace to St Mirren in the Premiership in Scotland on loan. His performance remained consistent, making 35 first team appearances and scoring four goals in league matches during season 2024 - 2025. In the current season of 2025 - 2026, Phillips has added to his tally by making 15 first team appearances and scoring once in league matches so far.
Over time, his bond with St Mirren grew stronger and on a permanent note. In July 2025, Phillips was officially transferred from Crystal Palace in the Premier League in England to St Mirren in the Premiership in Scotland. His perseverance and dedication were evident yet again in the subsequent season 2025 - 2026, where he has thus far made 15 first team appearances and has scored one goal in league matches.
Besides his commendable club performance, Phillips showcased his talent in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for St Mirren and the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026 for Republic of Ireland. He scored an impressive four goals in eight starts for St Mirren in the League Cup and for the Republic of Ireland, he earned his spot on the team with one appearance as a substitute.
In conclusion, Phillips's journey from the USA, through the Irish Premier Division to the Scottish Premiership, indicates an adventurous spirit paired with unfaltering determination and ability to perform under diverse conditions and pressures.
