What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Chris Richards?

Richards sweeps up more than Gvardiol — 56% more. 62 ball recoveries in 33 games. €25M. You decide. Compared with Josko Gvardiol (€25.0M vs anchor). Standout: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Premier League peers). Concern: Ball Recoveries (Bottom 11%).

How does Chris Richards compare to Josko Gvardiol ?

Chris Richards clearances vs Josko Gvardiol (196 clearances in 33 games), but ball recoveries (62 ball recoveries in 33 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Chris Richards's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Premier League peers). Weakness: Ball Recoveries (Bottom 11%). Percentiles vs Premier League Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Chris Richards?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Josko Gvardiol . See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: Chris Richards

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Ball-Playing CBAerial

1.78Tkl/90

0.29KP/90

Based on 2,826 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

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Richards sweeps up more than Gvardiol — 56% more.

vs Josko Gvardiol · Premier League · Same playing style · €25.0M

Richards wins on

Clearances

6.24/90 · 196 clearances in 33 games

Richards loses on

Ball Recoveries

1.97/90 · Bottom 11% · 62 ball recoveries in 33 games

Based on 2,826 min (33 apps) vs anchor 1,374 min · 300 peers in Premier League DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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6.24/90

Richards

Clearances

RT edge

4.00/90

Gvardiol

1.97/90

Bottom 11%

Richards

Ball Recoveries

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3.38/90

48th pct

Gvardiol

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vs Premier League Defenders

Chances Missed

0.00/90Top 1%

Ball Recoveries

1.97/90Bottom 11%

Aerials Won

6.02/90Top 2%

Interceptions

1.43/90Top 24%

Percentile rank among Premier League defenders (n=345) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. 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 (3.4 aerials won/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.5/90).

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