Saúl Crespo
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Match-by-match stats
Saúl Crespo 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Saúl Crespo has appeared in 7 Indian Super League matches this season, totalling 519 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Indian Super League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.30 | 88 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.52 | 91 |
| Shots | 8 | 1.40 | 64 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.30 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 98 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.69 | 69 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.35 | 43 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.20 | 75 |
| Key passes | 9 | 1.60 | 76 |
| Chances created | 7 | 1.21 | 86 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.17 | 78 |
Saúl Crespo has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 65 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 64th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Saúl Crespo has 1 assist and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 74 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 238 | 41.30 | 74 |
| Accurate passes | 198 | 34.30 | 73 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Long balls won | 26 | 4.51 | 98 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.69 | 67 |
| Backward passes | 40 | 6.94 | 62 |
| Passes (final third) | 58 | 10.06 | 93 |
Saúl Crespo has completed 198 of 238 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 74th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.87 | 75 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 1.73 | 72 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 68 |
| Duels won | 30 | 5.20 | 75 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 2.08 | 92 |
| Touches | 328 | 56.90 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 73 | 12.66 | 57 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Fouls won | 9 | 1.56 | 83 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 1.04 | 72 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Saúl Crespo completes 5 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 30 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.69 | 5 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.52 | 7 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.17 | 1 |
| Clearances | 9 | 1.56 | 75 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 3.12 | 22 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Saúl Crespo makes 4 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 130 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 5th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.35 | 7 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.17 | 50 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 31 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 1.91 | 38 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Saúl Crespo has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Indian Super LeagueMainly right central midfielder (5 appearances), also at left central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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D. Lalhlansanga24 yrs#14N. Mahesh Singh27 yrs#15J. Mawihmingthanga29 yrs#17
E. Lalrindika27 yrs#20
T. Bipin Singh31 yrs#29
R. Danu24 yrsN. Effiong
26 yrsJ. Singh25 yrs#15
S. Crespo
29 yrs#21
S. Chakraborty35 yrs#23V. Guite19 yrs#30Lalramsanga26 yrs#31
M. Rashid
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D. Ramirez34 yrsR. Kumar29 yrsD. Farooq30 yrs
Saúl Crespo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indian Super League | 13 | 1,048 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 23 | 7.10 |
 AFC Champions League Two | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 14 | 1,110 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 7.39 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Super League | 18 | 1,569 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 37 | 7.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga 2 | 18 | 535 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 6.41 |
 Copa Del Rey | 3 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4.49 |
About Saúl Crespo
Indian Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Indian Super League, Saúl Crespo has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 519 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Saúl Crespo has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Saúl Crespo has created 7 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (50% success rate). Saúl Crespo has contributed 9 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Saúl Crespo has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 1 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 198 from 238 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Saúl Crespo has won 30 of 52 total duels.
Discipline
Saúl Crespo has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 9.
About Saúl Crespo
Saúl Crespo is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for East Bengal in the Indian Super League, representing Spain. Saúl Crespo is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 23 July 1996.
Most recent appearance
Saúl Crespo's most recent match was away at Mumbai City on April 1st. East Bengal won 1-2. Saúl Crespo played 73 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- September 4th0-0 drawvsMinerva Punjab(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 1st1-2 winatMumbai City(73 mins, rating 6.8)
- January 30th3-0 winvsOdisha FC(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.16)
- March 24th3-3 drawvsBengaluru(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.46)
- April 3rd1-3 winatChennaiyin(58 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.09)
Teammates at East Bengal
Saúl Crespo currently plays alongside Vanlalpeka Guite, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Hardik Bhatt, Boris Singh, Souvik Chakraborty, Dani Ramirez, Phurba Tempa Lachenpa, Lalramsanga, Rohit Danu, Joseph Justin, Prabhsukhan Gill, Naorem Mahesh Singh, Vishnu PV, Nacho Monsalve, Provat Lakra, Rohit Kumar, Mohammad Rakip, Anwar Ali, Martand Raina, D. Farooq, Nandhakumar Sekar, Gourab Shaw, David Lalhlansanga, Edmund Lalrindika, Chungnunga Lal, Jay Gupta, Mohammed Rashid, Jeakson Singh, Saúl Crespo, Th. Bipin Singh, Sandip Mandi and Nsungusi Effiong at East Bengal.