Born on 30 March 2002, the 23-year-old American midfielder, Killian Phillips, is most notable for his performance on the pitch for St Mirren where he sports the number 88 jersey. With a corresponding stature of 1.9m (6ft 2in) and a robust weight of 85kg (13st 5lb), he primarily holds the position of a central midfielder.
In January 2020, Phillips' stepped into the Premier Division in the Republic of Ireland, joining Drogheda United. His debut season in 2021 saw him grace the first team with 30 appearances and a total of two goals scored in the league matches.
Phillips' career took a new turn in January 2022, when, under undisclosed terms, he moved from Drogheda United to England's Premier League titan, Crystal Palace. Subsequently, in January 2023, he was transferred on loan to Shrewsbury Town in the League Two in England. Here, his record isn't as robust, with one goal scored in ten first team appearances.
Phillips' inked yet another loan deal, this time with Wycombe Wanderers in the League One in England, in August 2023. However, the major career move came about in January 2024 when he was transferred from Crystal Palace to Aberdeen in the Premiership in Scotland, again on loan. Phillips made a total of ten appearances during 2023-2024 season.
In August 2024, Phillips once again found himself transferred from Crystal Palace, this time ending up with St Mirren in the Premiership in Scotland. During the 2024-2025 season at St Mirren, Phillips managed to rack 35 first team appearances under his belt and scored four goals in league matches. Meanwhile, it is known that he will continue to play for St Mirren in 2025-2026 season.
It wasn't until July 2025 that the midfielder saw a permanent change in teams. He transferred from Crystal Palace to St Mirren where he had spent a successful loan period. In the 2024-2025 season at St Mirren in Scotland, Phillips graced the first team with 35 appearances and again scored four goals in league matches. He is confirmed to continue this run at St Mirren in the 2025-2026 season.
Phillips' contribution to the team is not just bound by league matches, as he has also partaken in Cup tournaments. He impressively scored four goals in just four starts in the League Cup for St Mirren in the 2025-2026 season. Additionally, he marked his presence in the 2024-2025 Scottish Cup for St Mirren with two starts.
