Centre-Back

Chris Richards

Crystal Palace

G± - Plus Minus Goals

+0.18 goals

110 of 305

GAP - Game Advantage Percentage

+2.8%

70 of 305

Team Difference Maker

32%

22 of 68 weeks in team's top 3

In Top 150

94%

64 of 68 weeks in top 150

G± - Plus Minus Goals

GAP - Game Advantage Percentage

About Chris Richards

Chris Richards is an emerging American centre-back currently playing for Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. Known for his robust defensive capabilities and tactical awareness, Richards brings a blend of physicality and intelligent positioning to his game, making him a valuable asset in defense. Before joining Crystal Palace, he honed his skills with Bayern Munich, where he gained experience competing at the highest level in Europe. Richards also represents the United States national team, showcasing his ability to perform on an international stage. His aerial prowess and composure on the ball are some of his defining traits, often giving him the upper hand in defensive duels and allowing him to initiate counterattacks with precise passing. Keep an eye on Richards as he continues to develop and make a name for himself both in England and beyond.

Last Games

1 Mar

Crystal PalacevsManchester United

2:1

22 Feb

Crystal PalacevsWolverhampton Wanderers

1:0

11 Feb

Crystal PalacevsBurnley

2:3

8 Feb

Crystal PalacevsBrighton and Hove Albion

0:1

1 Feb

Crystal PalacevsNottingham Forest

1:1

Data explained

What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?

Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.

What is GAP?

GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.