Who should replace Chris Richards?
CB/RBCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChris Richards's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Chris Richards, the best-fitting centre backs are John Brooks, Yerry Mina, Albian Hajdari. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: John Brooks at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Chris Richards
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €23m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Harry Maguiresimilar↗ | Manchester United | 31 | €8.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 7 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 33 | €5.5m | 92 | 78 |
| 8 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €23m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | €49m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €33m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Daniel Ballardsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €22m | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chris Richards
≈ 100% Chris Richards · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Chris Richards · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Chris Richards · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Chris Richards?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to Chris Richards, at 93/100 on profile. Yerry Mina and Albian Hajdari follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Chris Richards?
Yes — John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 85/100 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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