Players like Chris Richards
CB/RBCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChris Richards's profile ↗
The players most similar to Chris Richards are Leopold Querfeld, John Brooks, Adrián de la Fuente. Doppel rates Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) a 86/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 85/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Chris Richards
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 4 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €41m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €23m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 22 | €46m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 88 | 82 |
* 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, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Chris Richards · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Chris Richards?
By Doppel's fit score, Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) is the closest profile to Chris Richards, with a 86/100 overall match. John Brooks and Adrián de la Fuente are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Chris Richards?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Chris Richards?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Chris Richards's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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