Philip Zinckernagel

Midfielder #11
Age 31 years
Nationality Denmark
Market Value €4M

Career

No transfer history

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.

Player Rating

Philip Aksel Frigast Zinckernagel
48
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 26
🎯 Clutch 47
🎨 Style 40
📊 Ability 38
💰 High Premium
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 9 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 34 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 92 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 20 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
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 League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 03, 2026 Chicago Fire 2-3 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 99' 7.9 - 1 100 Soldier Field
Apr 26, 2026 Chicago Fire 5-0 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer 76' 10.0 2 1 58 Soldier Field
Apr 18, 2026 FC Cincinnati 3-3 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 73' 7.9 1 1 100 TQL Stadium
Apr 12, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-0 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 89' 7.0 0 0 35 Soldier Field
Apr 05, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-0 Nashville SC Major League Soccer 91' 8.2 1 0 38 Soldier Field
Mar 21, 2026 Philadelphia Union 1-2 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 31' 6.5 0 0 55 Subaru Park
Mar 15, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-2 DC United Major League Soccer 90' 6.7 0 0 94 Soldier Field
Mar 08, 2026 Columbus Crew 0-0 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 89' 6.7 0 0 28 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Feb 28, 2026 Chicago Fire 3-0 CF Montreal Major League Soccer 89' 6.6 0 0 76 Soldier Field
Feb 22, 2026 Houston Dynamo 2-1 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 90' 7.5 0 0 64 Shell Energy Stadium

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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