Chris Richards
United StatesPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Chris Richards 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Chris Richards has appeared in 33 Premier League matches this season, totalling 2,826 minutes at an average rating of 6.80. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 33 | 2,826 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 56 | 6.80 |
 Europa Conference League | 13 | 1,110 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 7.10 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 134 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.13 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.32 |
 Community Shield | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.53 |
| Total | 50 | 4,250 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 93 | 6.90 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.03 | 30 |
| Shots | 15 | 0.50 | 45 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 34 |
| Shot accuracy | 13.0% | n/a | 22 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 90 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.03 | 44 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.22 | 45 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.22 | 68 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.30 | 34 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.16 | 16 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.03 | 30 |
Chris Richards has taken 15 shots with 2 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 188 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 45th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Chris Richards has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 565 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1479 | 47.10 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 1242 | 39.60 | 57 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 43 |
| Long balls won | 66 | 2.10 | 66 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 7 | 0.22 | 55 |
| Backward passes | 105 | 3.34 | 21 |
| Passes (final third) | 143 | 4.55 | 35 |
Chris Richards has completed 1242 of 1479 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.13 | 23 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.19 | 21 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 73 |
| Duels won | 170 | 5.41 | 69 |
| Aerials won | 107 | 3.41 | 87 |
| Touches | 2081 | 66.30 | 60 |
| Possession lost | 361 | 11.50 | 58 |
| Dribbled past | 18 | 0.57 | 54 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.16 | 10 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 0.35 | 56 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 0.54 | 42 |
Chris Richards completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 170 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 56 | 1.78 | 56 |
| Tackles won | 35 | 1.11 | 59 |
| Interceptions | 45 | 1.43 | 84 |
| Clearances | 196 | 6.24 | 83 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 64 | 2.04 | 2 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 9 | 0.29 | 67 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.06 | 52 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.06 | 84 |
Chris Richards makes 56 tackles and 45 interceptions , adding 196 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 56th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 0.57 | 18 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.13 | 34 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 51 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 0.73 | 7 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Chris Richards has committed 18 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right center back (26 appearances), also at left center back (3) and center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Chris Richards previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6.88 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.36 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 6 | 567 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7.12 |
| Friendly International | 5 | 388 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.89 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 24 | 1,925 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 6.62 |
| FA Cup | 6 | 540 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7.57 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.71 |
 Copa America | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6.70 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 26 | 2,097 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 46 | 6.62 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.99 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.57 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 | 443 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5.97 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 20 | 1,302 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 6.59 |
 DFB Pokal | 3 | 224 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Concacaf | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.46 |
About Chris Richards
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Chris Richards has scored 1 goal across 33 appearances (31 starts), totalling 2826 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Chris Richards has attempted 15 shots with 2 on target, a 13% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Chris Richards has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Chris Richards has contributed 9 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Chris Richards has registered 56 tackles (35 won), 45 interceptions, and 196 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1242 from 1479 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Chris Richards has won 170 of 301 total duels.
Discipline
Chris Richards has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 5.
About Chris Richards
Chris Richards is a 26-year-old defender playing for Crystal Palace in the Premier League, representing United States. Chris Richards is right-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 28 March 2000.
Most recent appearance
Chris Richards's most recent match was away at Belgium on February 20th. Crystal Palace lost 1-4. Chris Richards played 90 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 5.93.
Recent matches
Teammates at Crystal Palace
Chris Richards currently plays alongside Chris Richards, Jefferson Lerma, Remi Matthews, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Caleb Kporha, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ismaïla Sarr, David Ozoh, Walter Benítez, Borna Sosa, Daniel Muñoz, Daichi Kamada, Cheick Doucouré, Tyrick Mitchell, Chadi Riad, Romain Esse, Justin Devenny, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Dean Henderson, Will Hughes, Jaydee Canvot, Eddie Nketiah, Brennan Johnson, Owen Goodman, Maxence Lacroix, Nathaniel Clyne, Óscar Mingueza, Yéremy Pino, Rio Cardines, Adam Wharton and Matheus França at Crystal Palace.