Germán Crespo Explained

Germán Crespo
Fullname:Germán Crespo Sánchez
Birth Date:19 November 1975
Birth Place:Granada, Spain
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Granada B (manager)
Youthyears1:1991–1992
Youthclubs1:Recreativo Granada
Youthyears2:1992
Youthclubs2:Granada
Youthyears3:1992–1993
Youthclubs3:Recreativo Granada
Youthyears4:1993
Youthclubs4:Real Madrid
Years1:1993–1994
Years2:1994–1995
Years3:1995
Years4:1995–1996
Years5:1996–2000
Caps5:36
Goals5:2
Years6:2000–2002
Manageryears1:2004–2005
Managerclubs1:Arenas (youth)
Manageryears2:2005–2006
Managerclubs2:Granada (assistant)
Manageryears3:2006–2008
Managerclubs3:Sierra Nevada Cenes
Manageryears4:2008–2009
Managerclubs4:Huétor Vega
Manageryears5:2009–2014
Managerclubs5:Atarfe Industrial
Manageryears6:2014–2015
Managerclubs6:Maracena
Manageryears7:2016–2018
Managerclubs7:Huétor Tájar
Manageryears8:2018–2019
Managerclubs8:Jaén
Manageryears9:2020
Managerclubs9:Lincoln Red Imps
Manageryears10:2020–2021
Managerclubs10:Córdoba B
Manageryears11:2021–2023
Managerclubs11:Córdoba
Manageryears12:2024–
Managerclubs12:Granada B

Germán Crespo Sánchez (born 19 November 1975) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a midfielder, and is the current manager of Club Recreativo Granada.

Playing career

Born in Granada, Andalusia, Crespo began his senior career with hometown side Club Recreativo Granada in Tercera División, after playing for the youth sides of Real Madrid and Granada CF. In 1996, after stints at, AD Adra and back at Recreativo, he returned to Granada, now being assigned to the main squad in Segunda División B.

After struggling severely with injuries, Crespo moved to CP Granada 74 in the fourth tier in 2000. He retired in 2002, aged just 26.[1]

Managerial career

After retiring, Crespo became the manager of Arenas CD's Cadete squad, before being named Kiki's assistant at Granada in 2005. He left the club on 1 March of the following year, and was appointed manager of CF Sierra Nevada Cenes in 2006.

After leading Sierra Nevada to Primera Andaluza in his first season, Crespo was named in charge of fellow fifth tier side Atarfe Industrial CF in 2009,[2] after a one-year spell at CD Huétor Vega. He achieved promotion to the fourth division in 2012, and left in June 2014 to take over UD Maracena.[3]

Crespo left Maracena in 2015, and spent a year without coaching before being appointed at CD Huétor Tájar on 25 June 2016.[4] He was named in charge of Real Jaén on 28 May 2018,[5] but was dismissed on 1 July of the following year.[6]

On 4 January 2020, Crespo moved abroad after being appointed in charge of Lincoln Red Imps FC in Gibraltar.[7] He left the side on 21 May,[8] and was appointed manager of Córdoba CF's reserves six days later.[9]

On 19 April 2021, Crespo was named in charge of the first team of the Blanquiverdes, replacing sacked Pablo Alfaro.[10] He was confirmed as manager for the 2021–22 season on 18 June 2021,[11] and led the club to promotion to Primera Federación at the end of the campaign; on 28 October 2022, he renewed his contract until 2026.[12]

On 10 April 2023, Crespo was sacked from Córdoba after a poor run of results.[13] On 7 January 2024, he returned to Granada after being named manager of the B-team also in the third division.[14]

Managerial statistics

Managerial record by team and tenure
TeamNatFromToRecord
Sierra Nevada Cenes 1 July 200630 June 2008[15]
Huétor Vega1 July 200830 June 2009[16]
Atarfe Industrial1 July 200911 June 2014[17]
Maracena11 June 201430 June 2015[18]
Huétor Tájar25 June 201628 May 2018[19]
Jaén28 May 20181 July 2019[20]
Lincoln Red Imps4 January 202020 May 2020[21]
Córdoba B28 May 202020 April 2021[22]
Córdoba20 April 202110 April 2023[23]
Granada B7 January 2024Present
Total—

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Germán Crespo, a un paso. Germán Crespo, one step away. Huelva Información. es. 8 June 2021. 27 January 2023.
  2. Web site: A seguir siendo un referente de la categoría, ahora con Germán. To remain a reference in the category, now with Germán. Granada Hoy. es. 19 August 2009. 27 January 2023.
  3. Web site: Germán Crespo, nuevo entrenador del Maracena. Germán Crespo, new manager of Maracena. Maracena.tv. es. 11 June 2014. 27 January 2023.
  4. Web site: Germán Crespo, al Huétor Tájar. Germán Crespo, to Huétor Tájar. Granada Hoy. es. 25 June 2016. 27 January 2023.
  5. Web site: Germán Crespo será el nuevo técnico del Real Jaén. Germán Crespo will be the new manager of Real Jaén. Cadena SER. es. 28 May 2018. 27 January 2023.
  6. Web site: Germán Crespo no entrenará al Real Jaén. Germán Crespo will not manage Real Jaén. Cadena SER. es. 1 July 2019. 27 January 2023.
  7. Web site: Germán Crespo, ex del Jaén, nuevo entrenador del Lincoln. Germán Crespo, formerly of Jaén, new manager of Lincoln. Europa Sur. es. 4 January 2020. 27 January 2023.
  8. Web site: Germán Crespo no seguirá en el banquillo del Lincoln de Gibraltar. Germán Crespo will not continue on the bench of Lincoln from Gibraltar. Europa Sur. es. 21 May 2020. 27 January 2023.
  9. Web site: Germán Crespo, nuevo entrenador del Córdoba B. Germán Crespo, new manager of Córdoba B. Córdoba CF. es. 27 May 2020. 27 January 2023.
  10. Web site: Así es Germán Crespo, el nuevo entrenador del Córdoba CF en el Grupo IV de Segunda B. This is Germán Crespo, the new manager of Córdoba CF in the Group IV of Segunda B. ABC. es. 19 April 2021. 27 January 2023.
  11. Web site: El club ratifica a Juan Gutiérrez ‘Juanito’ como director deportivo y a Germán Crespo como entrenador. The club confirm Juan Gutiérrez 'Juanito' as sporting director and Germán Crespo as manager. Córdoba CF. es. 18 June 2021. 27 January 2023.
  12. Web site: COMUNICADO OFICIAL Dirección deportiva y cuerpo técnico, renovados hasta el 2026. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Sports management and technical staff, renewed until 2026. Córdoba CF. es. 28 October 2022. 27 January 2023.
  13. Web site: Germán Crespo deja de ser entrenador del Córdoba CF. Germán Crespo leaves as manager of Córdoba CF. Córdoba CF. es. 10 April 2023. 27 April 2023.
  14. Web site: Comunicado Oficial Germán Crespo, nuevo entrenador del Recreativo Granada. Official announcement Germán Crespo, new manager of Recreativo Granada. Granada CF. es. 7 January 2024. 29 February 2024.
  15. Web site: Regional Preferente Granadina 2006–07. Regional Preferred Grenadine 2006–07. Futbolme. es. 30 January 2023.
    Web site: Primera Andaluza (Grupo 4) 2007–08. Primera Andaluza (Group 4) 2007–08. Futbolme. es. 30 January 2023.
  16. Web site: Regional Preferente Granadina 2008–09. Regional Preferred Grenadine 2008–09. Futbolme. es. 30 January 2023.
  17. Web site: Primera Andaluza (Grupo 4) 2009–10. Primera Andaluza (Group 4) 2009–10. Futbolme. es. 30 January 2023.
    Web site: Primera Andaluza (Grupo 4) 2010–11. Primera Andaluza (Group 4) 2010–11. Futbolme. es. 30 January 2023.
    Web site: Primera Andaluza (Grupo 4) 2011–12. Primera Andaluza (Group 4) 2011–12. Futbolme. es. 30 January 2023.
    Web site: Primera Andaluza-Fase de Ascenso 2011–12. Primera Andaluza-Promotion Phase 2011–12. Futbolme. es. 30 January 2023.
    Web site: Atarfe Industrial. Futbolme. es. 30 January 2023.
    Web site: Atarfe Industrial. Futbolme. es. 30 January 2023.
  18. Web site: UD Maracena. Futbolme. es. 30 January 2023.
  19. Web site: CD Huétor Tájar. Futbolme. es. 30 January 2023.
    Web site: CD Huétor Tájar. Futbolme. es. 30 January 2023.
  20. Web site: Real Jaén. Futbolme. es. 30 January 2023.
  21. Web site: Lincoln Red Imps FC: Matches . Soccerway . Perform Group . 30 January 2023.
  22. Web site: Córdoba CF B: Matches . Soccerway . Perform Group . 30 January 2023.


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