Born on the eve of the New Year in Wales, 31st December 1993, the now 32 year-old Dave Richards has carved a meritorious career under the shadow of the goalpost. Currently, he deflects balls and orchestrates defences for Dundee United, clad in the number 25 jersey. Boasting a robust 82 kg (12st 12lb) frame and standing tall at 1.9m (6'2"), Richards cuts an imposing figure between the sticks. His value in the football market is recorded to be around £64k, according to the stats at Transfermarkt.
In the winter of January 2013, Richards found his calling with Bristol City, making a mark in the highly competitive Championship in England. This stint lasted till the summer of 2015, after which Richards transferred to Crewe Alexandra in England's League Two. His debut season of 2017 - 2018 at Crewe was a springboard, with ten first team appearances in league matches. He carried forward this momentum into the 2022 - 2023 season, as he made seven first team appearances.
In August 2023, Richards embarked on a scenic detour from Crewe Alexandra to St Johnstone in Scotland's Championship, albeit on loan. However, his fascination for Scottish football turned out to be longer than a fleeting interest. By July 2024, Richards was transferred to Dundee United, a team that competes in the Premiership in Scotland.
In his inaugural season of 2024 - 2025 with Dundee United, Richards made a modest pair of first team appearances in league matches. Picking up pace, he has so far participated in nine first team games in the on-going 2025 - 2026 season.
