Crusaders odds
Northern IrelandFounded 1898
| Player | Fee | From | To | Date |
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| — | Aug 06, 2025 | |||
| — | Jul 05, 2025 | |||
| — | May 31, 2025 | |||
| — | May 31, 2025 | |||
| — | Feb 03, 2025 | |||
| — | Jan 25, 2025 | |||
| — | Aug 05, 2024 | |||
| — | Aug 05, 2024 | |||
| — | Jul 01, 2024 | |||
| — | Jul 01, 2024 | |||
| — | Jul 01, 2024 | |||
| — | May 31, 2024 | |||
| — | May 31, 2024 | |||
| — | Jan 18, 2024 | |||
| — | Nov 26, 2022 | |||
| — | Aug 19, 2022 | |||
| — | Jan 13, 2022 | |||
| — | Aug 16, 2021 | |||
| — | Jun 02, 2021 | |||
| — | Jan 31, 2021 | |||
| — | Jan 28, 2021 | |||
| — | Jan 01, 2021 |
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A comprehensive look at Crusaders's transfer activity over the past decade.
Transfer Activity
How active has Crusaders been in the transfer market over the past decade?
Crusaders has been reasonably active in the transfer market, completing 49 transfers over the past 6 seasons. This includes 22 incoming moves and 27 departures. The most active season was 2024/25 with 23 transactions, while 2021/22 saw just 3.
Transfer Window Patterns
When does Crusaders prefer to do their business?
Crusaders is preferring to operate in the summer window. The summer window accounts for 73% of all transfer activity (36 moves), compared to 27% in January (13 moves). Summer spending totals €0 vs €0 in winter windows.
Net Spend Evolution
Tracking the balance between investment and sales over time.
The cumulative net spend chart tracks Crusaders's overall market position over time. Values above zero indicate net profit (more sold than spent), while values below represent net investment. Currently, the club sits at a cumulative spend of €0. The balance between spending and sales has remained relatively stable.
Positions Targeted
Which areas of the squad has Crusaders invested in?
Crusaders's recruitment has been with a clear emphasis on midfielder signings, with Midfielders representing 36% of incoming transfers (8 signings). Defender arrivals account for another 23% (5 players).
Positions Sold From
Where has Crusaders seen the most outgoing activity?
The club has seen most departures from Attacker positions (41%, 11 players), followed by Defenders at 30% (8 players). While recruitment has focused on midfielders, departures have predominantly been attackers, indicating a deliberate shift in squad composition.
Fee Breakdown
How does Crusaders's spending distribute across price brackets?
The majority of Crusaders's incoming business (100%) has been Free transfers. This suggests a cost-conscious approach, maximising value from free transfers.
Signing Age Profile
What age groups has Crusaders targeted in recruitment?
Crusaders has focused on 21-25 signings, with 40% of arrivals in this age bracket. Only 15% of signings were 30 or older. This indicates a balanced approach across age groups.
Free Transfers
How much value has Crusaders found in the free agent market?
Free transfers have accounted for 100% of incoming moves over the past decade. Notable free signings include Odhran McCart, Fraser Bryden, Billy Vance. In total, Crusaders has brought in 22 players without a transfer fee.
Loan Movements
How has Crusaders utilized the loan market?
Crusaders has utilized the loan market frequently in both directions, sending out 10 players and bringing in 7 on temporary deals over the decade. The most loan activity came in 2024/25 with 8 moves.