Nathaniel Phillips joined the Bluebirds on loan from Liverpool on January 30th, 2024.

A product of the Liverpool academy, Phillips made his senior debut for the Reds in January 2020, having been recalled from a loan spell with VfB Stuttgart. The central defender went on to play a key part for Jürgen Klopp’s side in 2020/21, making 17 Premier League and three UEFA Champions League appearances.

The 26-year-old spent six months on loan with AFC Bournemouth in 2022, helping the Cherries secure automatic promotion to the top flight, before featuring for Scottish Premiership champions Celtic during the first half of this season.