Active in Premier League
Chris Richards
Defender #26
Age 25 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €22M
Career
CP
◀ 2022 Crystal Palace from Bayern München
BM
2022 Bayern München from 1899 Hoffenheim
1H
2021 1899 Hoffenheim from Bayern München
BM
2021 Bayern München from 1899 Hoffenheim
1H
2021 1899 Hoffenheim from Bayern München
BM
2018 Bayern München from FC Dallas
BMU
2018 Bayern München U19 from FC Dallas
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Christopher Jeffrey Richards is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Crystal Palace. Evidence: 21.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Defense (70/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Physical profile: Physically Strong.
Christopher Jeffrey Richards Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 61%
Weight 87%
Experience 48%
vs Premier League
Height 70%
Weight 90%
Experience 47%
Traits
PRIME DECORATED EUROPEAN ELITE CHAMPION
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 42
Shooting 60
Defense 70
Workrate 43
Passing 14
Key Strength 70 Defense
Area to Watch 14 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Christopher Jeffrey Richards this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds | 93' | 7.3 | - | - | 39 |
| Mar 05, 2026 | Tottenham 1-3 Crystal Palace | 96' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 86 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace | 98' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolves | 100' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley | 96' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace | 96' | 7.2 | - | - | 26 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Nice 0-0 Monaco | 90' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace | 92' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea | 98' | 6.9 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Sunderland 2-1 Crystal Palace | 92' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Leeds 4-1 Crystal Palace | 98' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City | 96' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Dec 07, 2025 | Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace | 93' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Dec 03, 2025 | Burnley 0-1 Crystal Palace | 95' | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Manchester City vs Crystal Palace | 62 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Newcastle | 35 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs West Ham | 37 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Liverpool vs Crystal Palace | 37 |
| May 02, 2026 | Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace | 51 |
| May 09, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Everton | 33 |
| May 17, 2026 | Brentford vs Crystal Palace | 52 |
| May 24, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Arsenal | 61 |
Player Market Value
Track Christopher Jeffrey Richards's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €22.0M
Peak Value €22.0M (Q4'25)
€22.0M €11.0M €0
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Chris Richards is Crystal Palace's Platinum wall, a defensive anchor who has rapidly become indispensable in South London. A decorated champion with 23 career trophies to his name—including a Champions League title and recent domestic silverware—the American international brings a winner's mentality and elite European experience to the heart of the Palace backline.
Across 19 appearances and 1703 minutes of action, Richards has proven to be a model of consistency. He is currently on an upward trajectory, reflected by a perfect Form score of 100 that far outstrips his baseline season ability. His primary strength lies in his defense rating of 67, a metric that has earned him the silver-tier Interceptor badge for his reading of the game. Whether snuffing out transitions or dominating aerial duels, his 88 overall rating confirms his status as one of the division's most reliable stoppers.
With a market value rising to €22M and his best years still ahead of him, Richards is a vital asset in Palace's pursuit of a top-half finish. His Balance and composure under pressure make him the ideal modern center-back for a side looking to challenge the established elite in a grueling Premier League campaign.