Chris Richards

CRY

• #26 • Center Back

Chris Richards

CRY

• #26 • Center Back

National Team

USA

Position

Role

Ball-Playing Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Mar 28, 2000 (26)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'2"

Weight

192 lb

Club

Palace

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

66.6

142/362

Impact score

6.4

216/362

Defender rank

82nd

82/134

All rank

191st

191/362

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Defender rank

294th

294/645

All rank

736th

736/1,701

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall

61st/134 DEF

66.6

Passing

37th/134 DEF

69.5

1 V 1 Defending

47th/125 DEF

65.3

Aerial Duel

83rd/120 DEF

62.2

Positioning

74th/128 DEF

66.1

Blocking

2nd/127 DEF

84.8

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

298

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

The American Express Community Stadium

News

Aug 28, 2026

Notches two clearances

Richards recorded one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 4-1 loss to Manchester City.

Analysis: Richards had a rough match Friday as the defender stuck on Erling Haaland's hip most of the contest, with the defender notching one tackle, two interceptions and two clearances in the defense. He would also earn a shot and put it on target, although no goal followed.

Aug 22, 2026

Makes nine clearances

Richards generated two tackles (two won), nine clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Everton.

Analysis: Richards registered two tackles won, two interceptions, three blocks and nine clearances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Everton, delivering the outstanding individual defensive performance of the match for his side and throwing himself into every defensive situation as his side's most combative backline presence. The American center back's nine clearances were the most of any player on the pitch and his physical authority and reliability make him one of Crystal Palace's most important defensive assets.