Killian Phillips, born on the 30th of March, 2002 in the USA, is a 23-year-old midfielder who primarily specializes as a central midfielder for St Mirren. Standing at a sturdy 6ft 2in (1.9m) and weighing in at 13st 5lb (85 kg), he carries the number 88 on his jersey, a fact he acknowledges with pride.
Phillips' footballing journey commenced in earnest in January 2020 when he joined Drogheda United in the Republic of Ireland's Premier Division. In his debut season in 2021, according to Transfermarkt, Phillips made a healthy tally of 30 first team appearances, managing to find the back of the net twice in his league matches.
The following year, in January 2022, he transferred from Drogheda United to Crystal Palace, a Premier League side in England, for an unspecified fee. A year later, Phillips found himself loaned out to League Two outfit Shrewsbury Town, wearing the club's colours for a total of ten first team appearances and scoring once.
Subsequent loan spells followed, first with League One side Wycombe Wanderers in August 2023, and then north of the border with Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership in January 2024. His stint with Aberdeen saw him feature in ten league matches.
August 2024 commenced a pivotal chapter for Phillips as he moved on loan from Crystal Palace to St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. In his first season (2024-2025), he made an impressive 35 first team appearances and scored four league goals. The following season (2025-2026) Philips completed a permanent move to St Mirren in July 2025 where he continued his commitment to strong performances.
Phillips' contribution to St Mirren has also extended to cup competitions. In the 2025-2026 League Cup, he was instrumental, finding the back of the net four times in as many starts. His influence was also felt in the Scottish Cup during the 2024-2025 season, with two starts to his credit. Truly, Killian Phillips, through his dedication and performances, has etched his mark on the annals of St Mirren's history.
