Welcome to the MVP selection for Round 11 of the 2026 Chinese Super League. Shandong Taishan’s foreign striker, Crespo, has been crowned the MVP for this round after scoring a brace against Shenzhen Xinpengcheng. His outstanding performance earned him a landslide victory, securing back-to-back MVP honors.
In the away match against Shenzhen Xinpengcheng, Crespo showcased his individual brilliance. During first-half stoppage time, he turned and volleyed home a stunning goal after juggling the ball while shielding off a defender. In the second half, he scored again with a tap-in after receiving an assist from Xie Wenneng. Over the past two rounds, he has contributed five goals and one assist, and has been involved in a goal for four consecutive matches. Beyond his two goals, Crespo completed seven successful dribbles, drew three fouls, and forced two yellow cards for the opposition, earning a match rating of 9.8.
This marks Crespo’s seventh CSL MVP award, tying him with former Guangzhou Evergrande star Paulinho for third place on the all-time list. He now trails only Zahavi (8 awards) and Wu Lei (22 awards).
Crespo’s Key Moments:
– In the 35th minute, Crespo dribbled past the Shenzhen defense on the left flank and delivered a dangerous cross.
– In the 40th minute, Crespo drew a tactical foul from Yang Yiming, who received a yellow card.
– During first-half stoppage time, Crespo juggled the ball while shielding a defender, then turned and scored with a stunning overhead kick to put Taishan 1-0 ahead.
– In the 76th minute, Crespo powered past a defender to the byline and cut the ball back, but Li Xiaoheng’s shot was saved by the goalkeeper’s leg.
– In the 77th minute, Xie Wenneng lifted a cross from 45 degrees, and Crespo slotted home from close range to complete his brace.
– In the 85th minute, Li Long was booked for a tactical foul on Crespo, meaning both of Shenzhen’s yellow cards were earned by Crespo.
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