Iván Crespo facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Iván Crespo Secunza | ||
| Date of birth | 10 December 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Santander, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Gimnástica de Torrelavega | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Tropezón | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2005 | Tropezón | ||
| 2005–2006 | Murcia B | ||
| 2006–2007 | Águilas | 4 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Lorca Deportiva | 0 | (0) |
| 2008 | Lucena | 2 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Tropezón | 35 | (0) |
| 2009–2012 | Gimnástica | 110 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Mirandés | 0 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Alavés | 30 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Murcia | 18 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Lleida Esportiu | 36 | (0) |
| 2016–2021 | Racing Santander | 128 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Algeciras | 24 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Sestao River | 21 | (0) |
| 2024– | Gimnástica de Torrelavega | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 October 2024 | |||
Iván Crespo Secunza (born 10 December 1984) is a Spanish football player. He is a goalkeeper for Gimnástica de Torrelavega. Iván has played in many different leagues and for several clubs throughout his career. He is known for his long career in Spanish football.
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Iván's Football Journey
Iván Crespo started his football journey in Santander, Cantabria. He began playing for CD Tropezón, which was the C-team of Racing de Santander. In his early years, he played in different divisions like the Segunda División B and Tercera División.
Some of the clubs he played for in these early years include:
- Real Murcia Imperial
- Águilas CF
- Lorca Deportiva CF
- Lucena CF
- Gimnástica de Torrelavega
Joining CD Mirandés
On 5 July 2012, Iván Crespo joined CD Mirandés. This team had just been promoted to the Segunda División, which is a higher league in Spanish football. On 11 September, he played his first professional match. It was a Copa del Rey game, where his team won 2–0 against Recreativo de Huelva.
Playing for Deportivo Alavés
On 2 January 2013, Iván moved to Deportivo Alavés. This club was in the third division at the time. He played 20 matches for them, helping the team from the Basque Country get promoted back to the second division after four years. In his second season with Alavés, he played 12 matches, often as a backup goalkeeper.
Time with Real Murcia and Lleida Esportiu
After Alavés, Iván joined Real Murcia on 29 August 2014. This team was also in the third division. The next year, on 17 June 2015, he moved to Lleida Esportiu. He played one season with Lleida Esportiu, where he had a great record, letting in only 20 goals. This was the best record in his group!
Returning to Racing Santander
Iván Crespo returned to Racing de Santander on 8 August 2016. He signed a two-year contract. In this season, he once again helped his team qualify for the play-offs, showing his skill as a goalkeeper. He stayed with Racing Santander for several years, playing many games.
Later Career Clubs
After his time at Racing Santander, Iván continued his career, playing for other clubs:
- Algeciras CF (2021–2022)
- Sestao River Club (2022–2023)
- Gimnástica de Torrelavega (2024–present)
He has played over 300 matches in the Segunda División B and has been a key player for many teams.
See also
In Spanish: Iván Crespo para niños
