Who should replace Chris Richards?
CB/RBCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChris Richards's profile ↗
Chris Richards is a centre-back/right-back for Crystal Palace in the Premier League, with 33 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Richards include Marcos Senesi from Tottenham Hotspur, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Maxence Lacroix from Chelsea, with a fit score of 82/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Chris Richards, these players offer strong tactical fits.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €23m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €54m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 93 | 88 |
| 6 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chris Richards
≈ 100% Chris Richards · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Chris Richards?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yerry Mina (Cagliari) does the closest job to Chris Richards, at 93/100 on profile. Marcos Senesi and Willi Orbán follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Chris Richards?
Yes — Yerry Mina (Cagliari) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.3m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Chris Richards?
Doppel learns Chris Richards's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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