A dramatic account of the kidnapping of Alan Pulido has revealed how the Mexican soccer star fought off his captor, then wrestled and beat him while demanding to be told where he was being held.

An official summary report of three calls made to the emergency operator obtained by AP reveals a high octane blow by blow account of how he was the main actor in his own liberation.

This is in stark contrast to the official account originally given by police.

Twenty-four hours after he was kidnapped, the 25-year-old found he was alone with one of his captors and saw his chance.

Rescued: A dramatic account of the kidnapping of Alan Pulido has revealed how the Mexican soccer star fought off his captor, then wrestled and beat him while demanding to be told where they were. Pictured, Pulido with Tamaulipas State Governor Egidio Torre Cantu after his rescue

Violence: An official summary report of three calls made to the emergency operator reveal a high octane blow by blow account of how he was main actor in his own liberation. Pictured, Pulido with Tamaulipas State Governor Egidio Torre Cantu after his release

He wrestled the man's pistol and his cellphone and dialed Mexico's emergency number. Within minutes, he was free.

Pulido then threatened and beat his captor while still on the phone, demanding to be told where they were.

On the first call, with the kidnapper overpowered, Pulido peered out of a window and described the white two-story house with two cars, grey and red, parked in front.

In the next call, the forward for Olympiakos in the Greek league told the operator that state police had arrived outside.

The operator told him to fire the pistol so they would know they were in the right spot, but Pulido said he had no bullets.

He said police themselves were starting to shoot and described his shorts and tank top so they wouldn't confuse him with the now-unconscious captor.

Once police arrived, he made a third call to confirm with the operator that they were trustworthy.

Tamaulipas state Attorney General Ismael Quintanilla told a news conference that emergency services had received the call after midnight Sunday due to 'a careless act by his captors.'

In a later interview with Imagen Radio, he confirmed that Pulido had forcibly seized the phone from his captor.

'There was an exchange of punches between them,' Quintanilla said, though he did not mention the pistol.

Quintanilla said Pulido cut his wrist when he broke a window trying to escape.

Pulido was nabbed by four armed people on a highway while returning from a party at about 11.30 pm Saturday. His girlfriend, who was not taken, alerted others.

'Everyone began to activate to look for him, especially when we knew who he was, because we knew it was going to make a big ruckus and was going to be affecting us a lot in the press,' Quintanilla said.

Region: Federal and state forces mounted a large-scale rescue operation, with reporters in the area noting an unusual deployment of troops and police in the streets

Hero: On the first call, with the kidnapper overpowered, Pulido peered out of a window and described the white two-story house with two cars, grey and red, parked in front. He was with his girlfriend Ilena Salas (pictured together) when he was abducted by masked men

Danger: The U.S. State Department cautions against travel to Tamaulipas, which has one of the highest kidnapping rates in Mexico. Pictured, Pulido with teammate Javier Hernandez

Quintanilla said the army, federal and state police participated, including three helicopters.

Pulido's family received the first ransom call around 1.30 pm on Sunday and a second one a short time later, Quintanilla said.

The suspect was 38-year-old from the Gulf coast state of Veracruz, who Quintanilla said was a member of one of the criminal organizations operating in the city. He said three other suspects were identified and a search is underway.

Following his freedom, Pulido was taken for medical and psychological review and then provided a statement to investigators.

He made a brief appearance before reporters, responding only to a question about how he was: 'Very well, thank God.'

On Monday afternoon, Pulido thanked everyone for praying for his family through his official Twitter account. 'They helped us a lot in this terrible experience of our lives that we do not desire for anyone.' He also thanked state and federal authorities for their help in his rescue.

Mexican Federal Police Commissioner Enrique Galindo said in an interview on Radio Formula Monday that authorities believe the kidnappers were motivated solely by the potential financial gain of ransom — which was not paid.

His Greek club expressed relief over his safe escape from kidnappers.

Relief: Following his freedom, Pulido was taken for medical and psychological review and then provided a statement to investigators

'Alan is safe and sound with his family. We thank everyone for their concern and prayers during the difficult moments he has lived,' Olympiakos said on its Twitter page.

The couple were attacked in the state capital of Cuidad Victoria, an area which has been plagued by violence related to a drug war between rival gangs.

Mexico is a country with one of the world's worst kidnapping rates, with one estimate putting the number of people taken at around 1,000 each year.

Some suggest a better guess is around 10 times that amount.

According to government statistics, there were 41 reported kidnappings in Tamaulipas in the first four months of this year compared to 78 during the same period last year. The actual number is believed to be much higher since most people do not report kidnappings to authorities.

Also from January to April 2016, there were 179 murders in the state, compared to 211 during the same period last year.

Mexico saw another soccer-related kidnapping in 2005, when Cruz Azul's Argentine coach Ruben Omar Romano was abducted in Mexico City. He was captive 65 days before being freed by federal police.

The star striker scored six goals in 16 games for Olympiacos last season and has made several appearances for Mexico's national team.

He also represented the Greek side in last season's Europa League.

Player: Pulido made his debut and played several seasons with Tigres of Monterrey, whose Twitter account expressed solidarity with the player's family 'in the difficult situation' before his rescue

Pulido made his debut and played several seasons with Tigres of Monterrey, whose Twitter account expressed solidarity with the player's family 'in the difficult situation' before his rescue.

Pulido left Tigres in 2014 to play in Europe, though he has been in a dispute with the Mexican club since then about whether his contract there remains valid.

Mexico national boss Carlos Osorio has said Pulido has the quality to be in his squad, but had been omitted recently due to the legal dispute.

It means he is not a part of the Mexico squad currently preparing for the Copa America.

In 1999, the father of Mexico's then-national team goalkeeper Jorge Campos was kidnapped by an armed gang. He was freed after six days, the Associated Press reported at the time.