Chris Richards — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · Crystal Palace · ENG-Premier League · age 26 · €25m
Chris Richards is a robust, aggressive defender, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, which makes him a formidable presence in both defensive and set-piece situations. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 46% of his positional peers, he demonstrates reliability, having missed only 17 games in the last three seasons. His ability to dominate duels and maintain defensive solidity is a standout trait, though his attacking contributions remain limited, reflecting a focus on defensive duties over offensive involvement.
Strengths
- Clearances /90
- Aerial duels won /90
- Duels won /90
- Tackles + interceptions /90
Weaknesses
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
- Possession won in att. third /90
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- The players most statistically similar to Chris Richards (centre back) are Marcos Senesi, Leopold Querfeld, Jan Paul van Hecke, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Chris Richards play?
- Chris Richards plays as a centre back for Crystal Palace in the ENG-Premier League.
- What is Chris Richards's market value?
- Chris Richards's market value is €25m.
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