Kieran
Phillips

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Career Bio

Joined Republic FC on loan from EFL Sky Bet Championship club Huddersfield Town AFC. A Huddersfield native, Phillips spent his early playing days in the youth system at his hometown club. He later moved to Everton, where he remained for the bulk of his youth career. He signed his first pro contract with the Blues in 2019 after impressing at the U18 level, scoring 11 goals in 12 U18 Premier League matches in 2018/19.

Phillips later returned to Town on loan from Everton in 2020, scoring six goals for the academy side before earning a new contract with his hometown club. He made his professional debut with the first team in January 2021, impressing as a substitute for the Terriers in 11 contests across all competitions. He spent the next three seasons in EFL Sky Bet League Two, first on loan to Walsall (four goals) and later with Exeter City where he scored two goals to help the squad earn promotion. He moved up to Morecambe in EFL Sky Bet League One in 2022, scoring seven times in 10 appearances. After one final loan to Shrewsbury Town in 2023, he was recalled by Huddersfield this past January.

Milestones & Honors

• 2024: 3 Team of the Week selections
• August 14, 2024: became the fastest player to score 10 goals for Republic FC (1,023 minutes)