Fabián Castillo

Fabián Andrés Castillo Sánchez (born 17 June 1992) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays as a winger for Liga MX club Tijuana.

This article uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Castillo and the second or maternal family name is Sánchez.

Fabián Castillo

Personal information
Full name	Fabián Andrés Castillo Sánchez
Date of birth	(1992-06-17) 17 June 1992
Place of birth	Cali, Colombia
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position(s)	Winger Forward
Club information
Current team	Club Tijuana
Number	7
Youth career
	Deportivo Cali
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010–2011	Deportivo Cali	18	(5)
2011–2016	FC Dallas	159	(34)
2016–2018	Trabzonspor	38	(3)
2018–2019	Tijuana	23	(3)
2019–2020	Querétaro	28	(5)
National team
2009–2010	Colombia U17	5	(1)
2011–2012	Colombia U20	9	(0)
2015	Colombia	3	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23 July 2020

Club career

Deportivo Cali

Castillo started his career in the youth ranks of Colombian side Deportivo Cali. In 2010, he joined the first team and became an important player for the club. On 18 July 2010, he scored his first professional goal in a 1–1 draw against Deportes Tolima. In his first year with the club, he appeared in 18 league matches and scored 3 goals.[1] He also was able to help the club capture the 2010 Copa Colombia.

FC Dallas

On 3 March 2011, it was reported by Colombian news site El País, and later confirmed by FC Dallas Academy Director Óscar Pareja, that a deal had been reached to bring Castillo to FC Dallas on a 3-year deal.[2][3] The report stated the transfer fee was US$800,000 and that FC Dallas would own 50% of the player's rights, while Deportivo Cali would retain the other half. FC Dallas confirmed the signing of Castillo on 7 March 2011.[4] Terms were undisclosed.

Castillo debuted for Dallas on 26 March 2011, in a 2–1 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes.[5] Castillo was named to the MLS Team of Week 9 in the 2011 MLS season for his play against Philadelphia Union and Toronto FC.[6] He scored his first goal for the club against the Los Angeles Galaxy on 1 May 2011.

On 10 February 2015, FC Dallas announced that Castillo was signed to a new five-year contract. Per league and team policy, the terms of the agreement were not to be disclosed.[7] On Saturday, 18 July 2015, it was announced that Castillo would be part of the 2015 AT&T MLS All-Star team that would play against Tottenham Hotspur. On Wednesday, July 29, Castillo came on at halftime and played a full 45 minutes.

Trabzonspor

On August 4, 2016, Trabzonspor announced they had acquired Castillo on a six-month loan for an upfront payment of $3 million and an option to buy in January for an additional $1–1.5 million.[8] Trabzonspor opted to make the deal permanent on January 7, 2017.[9]

Tijuana

On July 26, 2018, Castillo signed for Liga MX side Club Tijuana.[10]

International career

Castillo has participated in various youth national teams for Colombia, including the Under-17 and Under-20 national team. He made his senior international debut in a draw with Peru on September 8, 2015.

Style of play

Castillo is mainly known for his quick feet and dribbling skills.

Personal life

Castillo earned his U.S. green card in July 2015.[11] This status qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.

Career statistics

Club	Season	League		League Cup		Domestic Cup		Continental		Total
		Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Deportivo Cali	2010	17	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	17	3
	2011	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	Total	18	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	18	3
FC Dallas	2011	21	2	1	0	0	0	4	0	26	2
	2012	26	6	0	0	1	0	0	0	27	6
	2013	33	2	0	0	3	0	0	0	36	2
	2014	27	10	3	0	4	4	0	0	34	14
	2015	30	9	4	1	1	0	0	0	35	10
	2016	22	5	0	0	2	1	0	0	24	6
	Total	159	34	8	1	10	5	4	0	181	40
Career total		177	37	8	1	10	5	4	0	199	43

References

1. "Colombia - F. Castillo - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
2. "Fabián Castillo cumplirá su sueño americano - diario El Pais". Elpais.com.co. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
3. "Breaking News: Fabian Castillo Deal Finalized". Big D Soccer. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
4. "acquires forward Fabian Castillo from Deportivo Cali". FC Dallas. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
5. Wondolowski's brace spoils Castillo's Dallas debut
6. "Team of the Week: Week 9". MLSsoccer.com. 17 May 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
7. "FC Dallas signs Fabian Castillo to new five-year deal". FC Dallas Media Services. 9 February 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
8. http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/08/04/report-fcds-fabian-castillo-headed-turkey-loan-option-buy
9. http://www.fcdallas.com/post/2017/01/06/trabzonspor-completes-transfer-deal-fabian-castillo
10. http://www.xolos.com.mx/noticias/xoloitzcuintles/5596/fabi-n-castillo-llega-al-club-tijuana.html
11. FC Dallas (23 July 2015). "Green card". FC Dallas on Twitter. Retrieved 7 August 2015.

http://mlsmultiplex.com/2016/07/31/fabian-castillo-to-return-to-fc-dallas-after-transfer-talks-with-trabzonspor-break-down/

External links

• Fabián Castillo at Major League Soccer
• Fabian Andres Castillo at BDFA (in Spanish)
• Fabián Castillo – FIFA competition record