Active in Major League Soccer
Philip Zinckernagel
Midfielder #11
Age 31 years
Nationality Denmark
Market Value €4M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Philip Aksel Frigast Zinckernagel is a notable WASTEFUL for Chicago Fire. Evidence: 0% Conversion Rate.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Workrate (92/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.
Physical profile: Veteran Experience.
Philip Aksel Frigast Zinckernagel Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 26%
Weight 35%
Experience 85%
vs Major League Soccer
Height 15%
Weight 21%
Experience 83%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 66
Shooting 9
Defense 34
Workrate 92
Passing 20
Key Strength 92 Workrate
Area to Watch 9 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Philip Aksel Frigast Zinckernagel this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2026 | Chicago Fire 2-3 FC Cincinnati | 99' | 7.9 | - | 1 | 100 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Chicago Fire 5-0 Sporting Kansas City | 76' | 10.0 | 2 | 1 | 58 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | FC Cincinnati 3-3 Chicago Fire | 73' | 7.9 | 1 | 1 | 100 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Chicago Fire 1-0 Atlanta United FC | 89' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | Chicago Fire 1-0 Nashville SC | 91' | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 38 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Philadelphia Union 1-2 Chicago Fire | 31' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Chicago Fire 1-2 DC United | 90' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Columbus Crew 0-0 Chicago Fire | 89' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Chicago Fire 3-0 CF Montreal | 89' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Houston Dynamo 2-1 Chicago Fire | 90' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 09, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls | 48 |
| May 13, 2026 | DC United vs Chicago Fire | 73 |
| May 16, 2026 | CF Montreal vs Chicago Fire | 29 |
| May 24, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC | 40 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps | 40 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire | 34 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | New York City FC vs Chicago Fire | 44 |
| Aug 02, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs Charlotte | 37 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers | 38 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Orlando City SC vs Chicago Fire | 35 |
Player Market Value
Track Philip Aksel Frigast Zinckernagel's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €4.0M
Peak Value €6.0M (Q4'23)
€6.0M €3.0M €0
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Philip Zinckernagel operates as Chicago's Bronze-tier utility presence. Having joined the club in early 2025, the 32-year-old Danish veteran brings extensive European experience to the pitch, steadily building his body of work as he searches for the first major silverware of his professional career.
While still in the emerging stages of his campaign with 389 minutes across five appearances, his tactical flexibility is clear. The data paints a picture of a player whose Workrate is off the charts, constantly pressing and covering ground to disrupt the opposition. However, his final product needs significant sharpening; he has been flagged as WASTEFUL in front of goal, having failed to convert his chances while sitting on zero goals and assists. Despite these offensive frustrations, his underlying metrics show he is firmly on an upward trajectory and finding his rhythm.
With a market valuation of €4M that is actively rising, Zinckernagel represents a fascinating squad asset. If he can translate his relentless engine into tangible final-third output, his broader value will only continue to grow.