Daniel Phillips

Midfield

22

Apps: 5 (4)

Goals: 0

Last Updated: 19 August 2024

Debut: vs. West Bromwich Albion (H, 1-0), 10/08/2024

After tracking the lad for two years, Boro' finally got their man in 2024; Daniel Phillips announced as our fourth summer signing

Daniel Phillips

Date of Birth: 18-01-2001

Place of Birth: Enfield

After tracking the lad for two years, Boro’ finally got their man in 2024; Daniel Phillips announced as our fourth summer signing. A central defensive midfielder by trade, it’s fair to say that he cuts an imposing figure in the middle of the park. Athletic, powerful and boasting a long-lasting engine – many could suggest those are stand-out traits that defined the Stevenage FC brand. Practically speaking, however, all the indications were that Phillips would be an important addition as Boro’ prepared for a highly competitive 2024-5 League One campaign.

Upon his arrival, boss Alex Revell underlined this point – while also revealing our long-term interest in signing Phillips. It was interest that admittedly started under previous manager Steve Evans. But clearly a keenness to sign the player was not restricted to the Scotsman; Revs identifying Phillips as a major component in his plans for us going forward as far as our midfield is concerned. Revs commented: “Dan brings new qualities to central midfield. We tracked him ever since he left Watford two years ago. It’s taken a while, but we are delighted to get him over the line.”

Phillips also arrived here as a fully-fledged Trinidad and Tobago international; debuting in a 3-0 win against a Guyana side that featured future Boro’ teammate Terence Vancooten.

Daniel Phillips: Before Boro’

For Phillips, his footballing career started not too far away from the Lamex as it goes. Watford were his first senior team; turning pro at Vicarage Road in 2019. This had come after he originally started out as a youth player at Chelsea. While at the Hornets, he debut came in September 2020 – but not before he gained his first taste of senior game time on loan at Hemel Hempstead Town. Another loan spell – this time with Gillingham in 2021 – started to establish his credentials at a higher level; something that earned him a move to Scottish Premier League side St Johnstone in summer 2022.

 

2024-5

Saturday 10 August 2024

Tuesday 13 August 2024

Saturday 17 August 2024

Saturday 24 August 2024

Saturday 31 August 2024

Saturday 14 September 2024

Saturday 21 September 2024

Tuesday 24 September 2024

Saturday 28 September 2024

Previous Clubs:

St Johnstone (SCO)
Gillingham (loan)
Hemel Hempstead Town (loan)
Watford
Chelsea

Later Clubs: