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INTER-ASCOLI (2:0): HERNAN CRESPO

Crespo turns 50. Happy birthday to Hernan Crespo!



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Jul 5th 2025
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The former Argentinian forward is 50 today


Refined technique, ice coolness in the area and a simply unparalleled flair for goal. Today, Hernán Crespo turns 50: he has played a huge part in Inter's history books and even today he remains in the heart of every Nerazzurri fan.

Born on 5 July 1975 in Florida, near Buenos Aires, Crespo was nickname "Valdanito" for his technical and physical resemblance to Jorge Valdano. And just like Valdano, Hernán was an elegant forward, powerful in the box and incredibly good at finding the net at the right time. The Argentinian star lit up European football, and he had two important stages of his career with Inter.

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He first spell in black and blue was back in 2002/03: he got 16 goals in 30 appearances and had a great Champions League campaign, throughout which he scored nine goals, leading Inter to the semi-final. A huge impact, and a season that left its trace. After going to Chelsea, Hernán came back to wear the Nerazzurri shirt in the summer of 2006. Three seasons, 87 games, 30 goals, back-to-back Scudettos and two Italian Supercups. It was an adventure full of success and unforgettable moments.

His overall record for Inter speaks volumes: 117 appearances and 46 goals. The numbers of a great goal-scorer. And if you look at the modern Champions League, Crespo has a special place in Nerazzurri history: with 11 goals he is one of Inter's top scorers in the competition.

The image of Crespo celebrating in front of the crowds with his arms up is still part of many fans' memories. Hernán was not just a great forward, but an important part of Inter history and all of the Nerazzurri family wish him all the very best!

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MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 19:  Hernan Crespo prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale Milano and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 19, 2015 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Getty Images)
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Dopo goal Hernan Crespo
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