Chris Richards

Chris Richards contract and transfer fees

Chris Richards's contract with Crystal Palace runs until 30 June 2027 (7 months left). He is out of contract next summer, and from 1 January 2027 he can agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Chris Richards has moved for €12m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (1 paid transfer). The biggest: €12m, FC Bayern München to Crystal Palace, Jul 2022.

Crystal Palace paid €12m for Chris Richards in July 2022. His value is now €23m, €11m above the fee. That is €88k per appearance across his 136 for them so far.

Chris Richards transfer history and what each club made

• FC Bayern München · academy graduate · sold to Crystal Palace for €12m (Jul 2022) · profit for FC Bayern München €12m
• Crystal Palace · signed from FC Bayern München for €12m (Jul 2022) · current club

Chris Richards injury record and availability

Chris Richards has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Chris Richards has played 900 of a possible 900 minutes (100%): 10 starts and 10 appearances in 10 games, average rating 6.77.

Since 2020, Chris Richards has had 10 injury spells: 358 days out and 31 games missed. Most frequent: hamstring injury (3 times). Longest: hamstring injury, 73 days (Apr 2022).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 1 spell, 13 days out, 2 games missed
• 2024/25: 2 spells, 47 days out, 7 games missed

Crystal Palace injury list

Chris Richards international career: United States caps

Chris Richards has 43 senior caps for United States (3,424 minutes, 37 starts), the first in November 2020.

Last 12 months: 8 caps, 7 starts, 657 minutes in 9 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 10 Oct 2026.