Chris Richards is retained at Crystal Palace until June 2027. The 26-year-old midfielder earns £52,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Chris Richards
Current Club: Crystal Palace
🌍 American
💰 Weekly Wage: £52,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 24, 2027 (9 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Chris Richards earns 18.0% below the average midfielder wage of £63,417/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Chris Richards, who is only 22 years old, is a full United States international and arrived from European powerhouse Bayern Munich on July 2022.
Crystal Palace signed him as their fourth senior player of the summer of 2022. He came from Germany.
Richards, an American citizen from Alabama, started his professional career close to Houston before enrolling in the F.C. Dallas Academy and signing a contract there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Chris Richards's contract expire?
Chris Richards's current contract expires on June 24, 2027.
How much does Chris Richards earn per week?
Chris Richards earns approximately £52,000 per week.
Who does Chris Richards play for?
Chris Richards currently plays for Crystal Palace.
What position does Chris Richards play?
Chris Richards plays as a midfielder.
How old is Chris Richards?
Chris Richards is 26 years old.
What is Chris Richards's annual salary?
Annualised, Chris Richards's basic salary is approximately £2,704,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £52,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Chris Richards sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Chris Richards can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 24, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 24, 2027.
How many months are left on Chris Richards's contract?
Chris Richards has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 24, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Chris Richards's wage compare to other midfielders?
Chris Richards earns roughly 82% of the position average — the average midfielder in our database earns £63,417 per week, so Chris Richards is paid 82% of the position average.
When was Chris Richards born?
Chris Richards was born on March 28, 2000, making the player 26 years old as of today.