The tale of Dave Richards, born in Wales on the final day of 1993, envelops a goalkeeper who's seen plenty of pitches. Plying his trade for Dundee United, his 6ft 2in (1.9m) frame and a weight of 12st 12lb (82kg) are imposing indeed, especially when cloaked in the number 25 jersey.
According to recent valuations on Transfermarkt, Richards' market value stands at a modest £65,000.
Richards' career in professional football was first ignited at Bristol City, a team in England's Championship, back in January 2013. It was a formative period, shaping him into a player who would ultimately make the leap to the Premiership, albeit not without hiccups and diversions along the way.
In July 2015, Richards made a change, transferring from Bristol City to Crewe Alexandra, a League Two outfit in England. His time here saw him make his mark in both the 2017 - 2018 and 2022 - 2023 seasons, where he made ten and seven first-team appearances, respectively.
In August 2023, Richards headed north, this time on loan, to join St Johnstone in Scotland's Championship. Despite being a temporary occupant, this move no doubt gave him a taste of Scottish football, a hint towards his future trajectory.
Fast forward to July 2024, Richards' experience and persistence paid off. He took a step up from Crewe Alexandra to sign for Dundee United, a team proudly competing in the Scottish Premiership. Here, in his debut season, he made a humble two first-team appearances in league matches.
Riding into the 2025 - 2026 season at Dundee United, Richards ploughed on, making eight first-team appearances to date. It's an ongoing progression, mirroring the relentless, ticking pattern of his football journey.
