Kevin Phillips is a retired English footballer who played as a striker. The player gained notoriety playing for Sunderland, notching up an impressive tally of goals playing for the Wearsiders
It;s at the club he started his career, where he played from 1997 to 2003 and became a fan favorite.
Under the stewardship of then manager Peter Reid , he won the European Golden Shoe and was the Premier League’s top scorer in the 1999-2000 season, netting 30 league goals.
The forward was instrumental in helping Sunderland achieve promotion to the Premier League, forming and superb partnership with Nial Quinn, and also helped them to a 7th place finish in the top flight. His performances earned him the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award
After leaving Sunderland, Phillips played for several other clubs, including Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion, and Birmingham City. He also had a brief spell in the United States with Blackpool before returning to England to play for Crystal Palace. Throughout his career, Phillips scored over 200 goals in all competitions, making him one of the most prolific goal scorers in English football.
Phillips was known for his natural goal-scoring ability, his quick thinking and his ability to score from any situation. He was also known for his work ethic and his ability to score in big games. He scored in the play-off final when Sunderland achieved promotion to the premier league, and also in the play-off final when West Bromwich Albion achieved promotion to the premier league.
After retiring from football in 2014, Phillips has worked as a coach and a television commentator. He started working as an assistant manager for Derby County and Derby County U23 under Frank Lampard. He also worked as a coach for Leicester City Under-23s.
What’s Kevin Phillips doing now
Currently, Phillips is working as a pundit for Sky Sports and a coach for Derby County academy. He also provide regular analysis for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio Derby. He is respected for his knowledge of the game and his ability to provide insightful analysis.
Phillips is also involved in charity work, he has been a patron of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, which raises money for cancer research. He has also been involved in other charitable efforts, including work with the Prince’s Trust.
In conclusion, Kevin Phillips is a true Sunderland legend and one of the greatest goal scorers in the history of English football. He had an incredible career and his achievements are still remembered by the fans of the clubs he played for. Phillips is a true professional and continues to contribute to football in a positive way through his work as a coach, commentator and charity work.