Hernán Crespo

Argentina · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1997-2006

Box predator with sharp runs and clinical one-touch finishing

Nicknames Valdanito

76.3OVR#546 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed74.2
  • Shooting79.2
  • Passing65.7
  • Ball Control77.3
  • Movement80.4
  • Football IQ80.0
  • Defending Skill30.0
  • Physical79.3
  • Mental80.0
  • Career72.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Attacking Positioning93
  2. Finishing92
  3. Anticipation91
  4. Runs in Behind90
  5. Volleys88
  6. Heading88
  7. Consistency88
  8. Off-the-Ball Movement86
  9. Aerial Duels86
  10. Big-Game Temperament86

All 64 attributes

Speed 74.2

  • Top Speed79
  • Acceleration79
  • Dribbling Speed71
  • Top Speed with Ball73
  • Knock-on & Run69
  • Change of Pace74

Shooting 79.2

  • Finishing92
  • Shot Power82
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys88
  • Curve68
  • Penalties82
  • Heading88
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics78

Passing 65.7

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing58
  • Through Balls68
  • Crossing62
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery44

Ball Control 77.3

  • Dribbling78
  • Possession84
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks66
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 80.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind90
  • Attacking Positioning93
  • Anticipation91
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 80.0

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 30.0

  • Defensive Positioning32
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions28
  • Standing Tackle38
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap24

Physical 79.3

  • Strength76
  • Stamina77
  • Agility77
  • Balance78
  • Recovery76
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play84
  • Aerial Duels86
  • Aggression76

Mental 80.0

  • Big-Game Temperament86
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness76
  • Concentration84
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 72.6

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements66
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty45

Profile

Born
5 July 1975
Height
184 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1993–2012
Prime
1997-2006

Club career

  • 1993–1996 River Plate
  • 1996–2000 Parma
  • 2000–2002 Lazio
  • 2002–2003 Inter Milan
  • 2003–2008 Chelsea
  • 2004–2005 AC Milan (loan)
  • 2006–2008 Inter Milan (loan)
  • 2008–2010 Genoa
  • 2010–2012 Parma

Honours

Europa League 1

1999 Parma

Copa Libertadores 1

1996 River Plate

League title · Argentine Primera División River Plate 2

1993 Apertura, 1994 Apertura

League title · Premier League Chelsea 1

2005–06

League title · Serie A Inter Milan 2

2006–07, 2007–08

Coppa Italia 1

1998–99

Community Shield 1

2005

Supercoppa Italiana 5

1999, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008

Capocannoniere 1

2000–01

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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