Chris Richards
United States
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Chris Richards 2026/2027 season stats
As a center back, Chris Richards has appeared in 2 Premier League matches this season, totalling 180 minutes at an average rating of 6.75. 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
Attacking 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 1 shots with 1 on target (100% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 180 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0.1 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 45th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Chris Richards has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Chris Richards has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). 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 84 of 95 passes at 88% accuracy . 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 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 7 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 4 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 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 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly center back (2 appearances).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 |
Premier League| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premier League, Chris Richards has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 180 minutes. Chris Richards has attempted 1 shots with 1 on target, a 100% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.04 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Chris Richards has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Chris Richards has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 4 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 84 from 95 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Chris Richards has won 7 of 11 total duels.
Discipline
Chris Richards has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 0.
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 Manchester City on September 5th. Crystal Palace lost 1-4. Chris Richards played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.34.
Recent matches
- September 5th1-4 lossvsManchester City(90 mins, rating 6.34)
- September 6th2-0 lossatEverton(90 mins, rating 7.15)
- February 20th1-4 lossvsBelgium(90 mins, rating 5.93)
- June 13th2-0 winvsBosnia and Herzegovina(90 mins, rating 7.34)
- April 1st3-2 lossatTürkiye(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Chris Richards and Crystal Palace are next in action on January 4th against Fulham in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Fulham vs Crystal Palace match preview.
Teammates at Crystal Palace
Chris Richards currently plays alongside Cheick Doucouré, Ismaïla Sarr, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Adam Wharton, Honest Ahanor, Remi Matthews, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Dwight McNeil, Yéremy Pino, Will Hughes, Óscar Mingueza, Darío Osorio, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jefferson Lerma, Walter Benítez, Eddie Nketiah, Tyrick Mitchell, Jaydee Canvot, Chris Richards, Chadi Riad, Evann Guessand, Axel Disasi, Matheus França, Daichi Kamada, Dean Henderson, Zavier Gozo, Ben Chilwell, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Quinten Timber and Anan Khalaili at Crystal Palace.