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 Marcos Senesi, Leopold Querfeld, Jan Paul van Hecke. Doppel rates Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Reece Burke scores 83/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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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, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Chris Richards
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chris Richards
≈ 100% Chris Richards · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Chris Richards · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Chris Richards · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Chris Richards?
By Doppel's fit score, Marcos Senesi (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Chris Richards, with a 83/100 overall match. Leopold Querfeld and Jan Paul van Hecke are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Chris Richards?
Yes. Reece Burke (Luton Town) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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