Crespo, the Argentine forward who recently joined Shandong Taishan from Atletico Madrid, has broken a record in China's top football league. Crespo scored his first goal for the club on Sunday, helping them to a 1-0 win over Hebei China Fortune.
The goal was Crespo's third of the season and came in the 62nd minute of the match. It was also the first time he had been able to score since joining the team in January. The 34-year-old striker has struggled to find form in China so far this season, scoring just one goal in eight games.
Despite the setback, Crespo remains confident that he can turn things around and help the team achieve their goals this season. "I'm happy to be back at Shandong Taishan,Chinese Super League Matches" he said after the game. "I want to show everyone what I can do."
Crespo is not the only foreign player to have made a positive impact on Shandong Taishan this season. The team has also signed several high-profile players from Europe, including Brazilian midfielder Alex Telles and Argentine defender Nicolás De La Cruz.
However, despite these signings, Shandong Taishan still finds themselves struggling in the Chinese Super League. They currently sit bottom of the table and will need to improve if they hope to avoid relegation.
Despite the challenges facing the team, Crespo remains committed to helping them achieve success. "I believe we can do well this season," he said. "We have a strong squad and I know we can compete with any team in the league."