Chadi Riad
Crystal Palace/D/
MoroccoPlayer Info
Chadi Riad is a highly-rated Moroccan central defender who plays for Premier League side Crystal Palace, known for his modern defensive qualities and significant market value. Born on June 17, 2003, Riad has quickly emerged as one of Africa's most promising defensive talents. His early career development in Spain, including a formative period at Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, honed his exceptional ball-playing ability, composure, and tactical intelligence. A move to Real Betis provided his professional breakthrough, where his performances in La Liga—characterized by precise passing, strong aerial duels, and mature positioning—earned him a multi-million euro transfer to Crystal Palace in 2024. His main honors include a Copa del Rey victory with Betis and becoming a regular for the Moroccan national team. With a market value of €15 million, Riad is a left-footed defender coveted for his ability to build attacks from the back, his physical presence at 186 cm, and his ceiling as a future star at both club and international level.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2024/07/01
Real Betis
Crystal Palace15000000€
Transfer
2024/06/30
FC BarcelonaReal Betis9000000€
Transfer
2024/06/29
Real BetisFC BarcelonaLoan Ended
2023/07/26
FC BarcelonaReal BetisLoan
2023/06/30
FC Barcelona AtlèticFC BarcelonaSigned
2022/06/30
Barcelona U19FC Barcelona AtlèticSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Crystal Palace
EPL2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
6
Games Started
3
Minutes Per Game
314
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
2
Accurate Passes Per Game
233
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
12
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
4
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
12
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
4
Be Fouled Per Game
2