Chris Richards — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · Crystal Palace · ENG-Premier League · age 26 · €25m
Chris Richards is a tenacious, ball-winning centre-back who excels in aerial duels and defensive challenges, making him a formidable presence at the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 48% of his peers, he showcases elite defensive metrics, particularly in clearances and tackles, ensuring he remains a reliable option for Crystal Palace. While not known for his attacking contributions, his durability over the past three seasons, missing only 17 games, highlights his reliability as a key defensive asset.
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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FAQ
- Who is most similar to Chris Richards?
- 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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