Giles Ene Malachi Phillips (born June 22, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a central defender for club Eastbourne Borough.
Career Born in Chicago, Illinois, Phillips joined Queens Park Rangers from FC Barrington USA in June 2017, signing a new contract in February 2019. He had previously played college soccer for Carthage College between 2015 and 2016, becoming their first ever player to sign an international professional contract.
He moved on loan to Wycombe Wanderers in July 2019.
After being released by QPR at the end of the 2019–20 season, Phillips joined Wycombe permanently on August 20, 2020, on a one-year deal.
In November 2020, Phillips joined National League side Aldershot Town on loan until January 2021. On February 23, 2021, Phillips renewed his loan with Aldershot Town for an additional month.
On May 12, 2021, it was announced that Phillips would leave Wycombe Wanderers, having not had his contract renewed.
He returned to Aldershot Town in June 2021 on a two-year contract.
In January 2023 he signed for Irish club Waterford.
Phillips joined Oxford City in February 2024.
In June 2024, following Oxford City's relegation, Phillips joined National League side Ebbsfleet United. In October 2024, he joined National League South club Hornchurch on loan until January 2025. He departed Ebbsfleet by mutual consent on January 6, 2025. On January 8, he joined Hornchurch on a permanent basis.
On July 27, 2026, Phillips joined Isthmian League side Eastbourne Borough.
Personal life Phillips has an English father and a Nigerian mother.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season, and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsQueens Park Rangers2019–20Championship0000000000Wycombe Wanderers (loan)2019–20League One110101030160Wycombe Wanderers2020–21Championship0000000000Aldershot Town (loan)2020–21National League18000—10190Aldershot Town2021–22National League34310—103632022–23National League17100—10181Total694100030734Waterford2023League of Ireland Premier Division35310—10373Oxford City2023–24National League15000—00150Ebbsfleet United2024–25National League5000—1060Hornchurch (loan)2024–25National League South14000—10150Hornchurch2024–25National League South16000—001602025–26National League South33300—20353Total493000020513Eastbourne Borough2026–27Isthmian LeaguePremier Division9030—20140Career total20710601012022610
Honors Wycombe Wanderers EFL League One play-offs: 2020
Hornchurch National League South play-offs: 2026
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