Saul Crespo

Saul Crespo Prieto (born 23 July 1996) is a Spanish footballer who plays for SD Ponferradina as a central midfielder.

Club Career

Saul was born in Ponferrada, Castile and Leon, and joined SD Ponferradina's youth setup in 2010. On 12 August 2015, after finishing his formation, he was loaned to Segunda Division B side Atletico Astorga FC for the season.

Saul made his senior debut on 19 September 2015, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–1 away draw against UD Logrones. On 16 September, he signed a professional contract with Ponfe for three seasons.

Saul scored his first goal on 10 April 2016, netting the equalizer in a 1–2 loss at CD Guijuelo; he finished the campaign with 25 appearances, as his team suffered relegation. On 8 August, he moved to fellow third division side Arandina CF, also in a temporary deal.

Saul returned to his parent club in July 2017, and was definitely assigned to the main squad. On 14 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 Division after three years.