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OFC Communications Team

July 07 2022

Odisha FC has successfully signed Saul Crespo Prieto on a 1-year deal for the upcoming season.

The Spanish defensive-midfielder made 119 career appearances for his boyhood club - Ponferradina, 55 appearances in LaLiga 2, and 9 appearances in the prestigious Copa Del Rey.

Assembled in Ponferrada, Engineered for Odisha 🦾🟣@SaulCrespo23 is a JUGGERNAUT! 👊🏻😎

🎥 used: LaLiga, SD Ponferradina SAD#OdishaFC #AmaTeamAmaGame #WelcomeSaul #SaulCrespo pic.twitter.com/6VB6QJdQpM
— Odisha FC (@OdishaFC) July 7, 2022

Saúl was born in Ponferrada, and joined SD Ponferradina's youth setup in 2010. In 2015, he was loaned to Segunda División B side Atlético Astorga FC for the season.

💙 ¿Quién sabe más sobre la @SDP_1922?

🤔 ¿El recién llegado @EduardoEH11 o el ponferradino @SaulCrespo23?

📽 ¡No te pierdas el reto de 'Desafía al Capitán'!#LaLigaSmartBank pic.twitter.com/D8aLRH8nog
— LaLiga (@LaLiga) September 11, 2021

Crespo made his senior debut on 19th September 2015, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–1 away draw against UD Logroñés. On 16th September, he signed a professional contract with Ponfe for three seasons. He scored his first goal on 10th April 2016, netting the equalizer at CD Guijuelo; he finished the campaign with 25 appearances. In August, he moved to fellow third division side Arandina CF.

✅ DONE DEAL ✅

The Juggernauts officially announced the signing of 2️⃣5️⃣-year-old midfielder, Saúl Crespo on a long-term deal. 🤝✍️

Do you think the Spaniard 🇪🇸 will bring stability to Odisha FC's midfield? 🤔#ISL #LetsFootball #OFC #IndianFootball #Transfer pic.twitter.com/RqCLJ9CMvg
— Superpower Football (@SuperpowerFb) July 7, 2022

Saúl returned to his parent club in July 2017 and was immediately assigned to the main squad. In June of the following year, he renewed his contract with the club and contributed with one goal in 30 appearances in 2018–19 as his side returned to Segunda División after three years.

He made his professional debut in August 2019, coming on as a second-half substitute for Yuri de Souza against Cádiz CF.

Ayer lanzó @cazurreando_com la pista de un club extranjero que estaría pujando muy fuerte por SAÚL CRESPO...

¿No será el Odisha FC de la India, @cazurreando_com? 😜 https://t.co/qglPTqrCZp pic.twitter.com/PzC33MTad9
— Unión Deportivista 🎙️⚽ (@U_Deportivista) July 5, 2022

Saul is an exciting, dynamic young defensive midfielder with a lot of experience for his age (25 years). He has a lot of game time under his belt in the LaLiga 2, Segunda Division B & the Copa Del Rey. We are excited and looking forward to seeing Saul in action and wish him the best for the upcoming season.

#WelcomeSaul