Chris Richards
Career
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Christopher Jeffrey Richards's season performance cards
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.
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vs Premier League
Traits
Player DNA
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Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Christopher Jeffrey Richards this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2026 | Bournemouth 3-0 Crystal Palace | 18' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace | 93' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Crystal Palace 0-0 West Ham | 96' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle | 98' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds | 93' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 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 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Everton | 33 |
| May 13, 2026 | Manchester City vs Crystal Palace | 34 |
| May 17, 2026 | Brentford vs Crystal Palace | 51 |
| May 24, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Arsenal | 60 |
Player Market Value
Track Christopher Jeffrey Richards's transfer value changes and career value history
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.