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 (Tottenham Hotspur) 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 October 2026.
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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, 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↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €23m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 93 | 82 |
| 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↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Kevin Mac Allistersimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €12m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Chris Richards?
Statistically, Marcos Senesi (Tottenham Hotspur) is the closest look-alike to Chris Richards — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Chris Richards?
By Doppel's fit score, Marcos Senesi (Tottenham Hotspur) 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 (Charlton Athletic) 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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