Hernán Crespo
Argentine striker who never played for Fiorentina; world-record transfer to Lazio in 2000.
Hernán Jorge Crespo (born 5 July 1975) is an Argentine professional football coach and former player. He is considered one of the best strikers in the history of the Argentina national team. He is the current head coach of Atlas in Liga MX.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Striker
Lore & Background
Crespo never played for Fiorentina. He moved from Parma to Lazio in 2000 for a world-record fee, and later played for Inter Milan, Chelsea, AC Milan (on loan), Genoa, and returned to Parma. He scored over 300 goals in his career and is Argentina's sixth highest goalscorer.
Reader's Guide
Crespo's club career includes River Plate (1993–1996), Parma (1996–2000), Lazio (2000–2002), Inter Milan (2002–2003, then loan and permanent returns), Chelsea (2003–2004, 2005–2006), AC Milan (loan 2004–2005), Genoa (2009–2010), and a return to Parma (2010–2012). He never played for Fiorentina.
Did You Know?
- Crespo was the world's most expensive player when Lazio bought him from Parma in 2000 for €56 million.
- He scored in the 2005 Champions League final for AC Milan but lost to Liverpool.
- Crespo never received a red card during his entire playing career.
- Crespo scored 94 goals for Parma, but is not the club's all-time record goalscorer.
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