Cheaper alternatives to Chris Richards
CB/RBCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChris Richards's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Chris Richards are Leopold Querfeld, Adrián de la Fuente, Philipp Sander. Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) rates 85/100 as a match at about €19m, below Chris Richards's ~€25m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Chris Richards
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chris Richards
≈ 100% Chris Richards · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Chris Richards · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Chris Richards · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Chris Richards?
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k* with a 82/100 match to Chris Richards.
Who is the best-value alternative to Chris Richards?
Leopold Querfeld offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €19m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Chris Richards?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Chris Richards's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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