Chris Richards

USA

• #3 • Center Back

Chris Richards

USA

• #3 • Center Back

Club

Palace

League

Premier League

Position

Role

Back Line Anchor

Birthdate (Age)

Mar 28, 2000 (26)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'2"

Weight

192 lb

National Team

USA

Ranking

201stout of 587

Overall Grade75.3118th/587

Impact score4228th/587

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Timeline

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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall

46th/202 DEF

75.3

Passing

11th/201 DEF

78.8

1 V 1 Defending

173rd/186 DEF

57.9

Aerial Duel

29th/180 DEF

71.4

Positioning

24th/198 DEF

81.6

Blocking

99th/190 DEF

59.1

Overall Grades by game

This season

Metrics

Key Metrics

Appearances

104

Minutes

Clean sheets

Matches

Jun 26, 2:00am UTCGroup D

Türkiye

USA

Los Angeles Stadium • Peacock, FOX Network, Futbol de Primera Radio

News

Jun 19, 2026

Records team-high seven clearances

Richards generated three tackles (two won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Friday's 2-0 win over Australia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Analysis: Richards hasn't shown any indications of the injury that kept him sidelined towards the end of the 2025/26 Premier League season, and he's been a solid contributor at the back for the USMNT. The Crystal Palace defender has racked up 10 clearances, three tackles and three interceptions while going the full 90 in both wins thus far.

Jun 12, 2026

Plays 90 after injury

Richards recorded a full 90 minutes in Friday's 4-1 win over Paraguay.

Analysis: Richards would earn the start Friday after some questions about his health following an ankle injury. However, he put all the worries to rest, as he would not just start but also play the full 90. With multiple clearances out of the box and a solid effort, he seems to be close to his regular self again. That said, he recorded three clearances, an interception and one tackle won in the defense.