Kieran Phillips (footballer, born 2002)

Kieran Phillips
Personal information
Full name Kieran Lee Phillips
Date of birth 13 August 2002
Place of birth Bristol, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.81 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Hereford (on loan from Kidderminster Harriers)
Number 31
Youth career
2008–2020 Bristol Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2022 Bristol Rovers 0 (0)
2020–2021Chippenham Town (loan) 4 (0)
2021Dorchester Town (loan) 5 (2)
2021–2022Swindon Supermarine (loan) 26 (11)
2022–2023 Gloucester City 31 (14)
2023– Kidderminster Harriers 13 (1)
2023–2024Havant & Waterlooville (loan) 12 (3)
2024–Hereford (loan) 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:42, 31 January 2024 (UTC)

Kieran Lee Phillips (born 13 August 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for National League North club Hereford, on loan from National League club Kidderminster Harriers.

Career

Bristol Rovers

He signed his first professional contract in February 2020; a two-year contract with League One side Bristol Rovers. This came after interest from Premier League side Southampton with Rovers rejecting two bids for the highly-rated youngster.

He made his professional debut on 6 October 2020 as a substitute in a 1–1 EFL Trophy draw away to Oxford United winning a late penalty which was missed by Luke Leahy, before Rovers lost the resulting penalty shoot-out.

Chippenham Town (loan)

On 9 October 2020, Phillips joined National League South side Chippenham Town on loan until January 2021. Phillips made his debut the following day as a late substitute in a 1-0 win over Braintree Town.

Dorchester Town (loan)

On 10 September 2021, Phillips joined Southern Premier Division South side Dorchester Town on a one-month loan deal. He made his debut the following day, scoring a first-half brace in a 2–0 victory over Walton Casuals. Phillips returned to his parent club on 12 October 2021.

Swindon Supermarine (loan)

On 28 October 2021, Phillips joined seventh tier Swindon Supermarine on a one-month loan deal. Phillips made his debut against Dorchester on 6 November, making a goalscoring start to his loan-spell as he scored the only goal against his former club. After scoring seven goals in seven matches over the course of November, Phillips won the Swindon Supermarine Player of the Month award. On 8 December, Phillips extended his loan spell with the club until 1 January 2022. On 5 January, Phillips' loan deal was extended until the end of the season. Phillips' final game of his loan spell came in the 5–2 Wiltshire Premier Shield Final victory over Corsham Town, Phillips scoring the fourth goal.

Phillips was released at the end of the 2021–22 season.

Gloucester City

On 29 July 2022, Phillips joined National League North club Gloucester City following a successful trial period, linking up with former Bristol Rovers academy manager Lee Mansell. A successful October saw Phillips win the league's player of the month award having scored six goals in four matches.

Kidderminster Harriers

On 1 June 2023, Phillips joined newly promoted National League club Kidderminster Harriers on a two-year deal.

On 7 November 2023, Phillips joined the National League South's bottom side Havant & Waterlooville on loan until January 2024. He returned to his parent club on 18 January 2024. On 30 January 2024, Phillips joined National League North club Hereford on loan until the end of the season.

Career statistics

As of match played 30 January 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bristol Rovers 2020–21 League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2021–22 League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
Chippenham Town (loan) 2020–21 National League South 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 0
Dorchester Town (loan) 2021–22 SL Premier South 5 2 0 0 0 0 5 2
Swindon Supermarine (loan) 2021–22 SL Premier South 26 11 0 0 7 6 33 17
Gloucester City 2022–23 National League North 32 14 2 1 1 1 35 16
Kidderminster Harriers 2023–24 National League 13 1 2 0 0 0 15 1
Havant & Waterlooville (loan) 2023–24 National League South 12 3 1 0 13 3
Hereford (loan) 2023–24 National League North 1 0 0 0 1 0
Career Total 93 31 5 1 0 0 11 7 109 39
  1. Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. Four appearances and four goals in Southern League Challenge Cup; three appearances and two goals in Wiltshire Premier Shield
  3. Appearance(s) in National League North play-offs
  4. Appearance(s) in Hampshire Senior Cup