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Lee Buchanan vs Chris Richards

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Chris Richards commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €1.5M). Lee Buchanan leads in interceptions / 90. Chris Richards is stronger in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Chris Richards holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Lee Buchanan

Defender
England
€1.5M
25 years old
Active Full-Back
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Player B

Chris Richards

Defender
United States
€25.0M
26 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Lee Buchanan

A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.6 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90) and wins the physical battle (60% duel success).

Chris Richards

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.2 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.5/90).

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricLee BuchananChris RichardsEdge
Goals / 900.000.03
Tackles won / 901.20
Interceptions / 901.881.46Lee
Clearances / 903.766.25Chris
Press intensity / 900.541.60Chris
Pass accuracy %71.4084.40Chris

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Lee Buchanan or Chris Richards?

Chris Richards commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €1.5M). Lee Buchanan leads in interceptions / 90. Chris Richards is stronger in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. Overall, Chris Richards holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.

How is this comparison calculated?

Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →

What are their market values?

Lee Buchanan has a market value of €1.5M, while Chris Richards is valued at €25.0M.

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