Edson Daniel Castillo García (born 18 May 1994) is a Venezuelan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kaizer Chiefs.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edson Daniel Castillo García | ||
| Date of birth | 18 May 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kaizer Chiefs | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Mineros | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2016 | Mineros | 101 | (2) |
| 2016–2017 | Neftchi Baku | 20 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Mineros (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2018 | Academia Puerto Cabello | 28 | (3) |
| 2019 | Monagas | 30 | (8) |
| 2020 | → Zacatepec (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Caracas | 53 | (7) |
| 2023 | Monagas | 11 | (3) |
| 2023– | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011 | Venezuela U17 | 3 | (1) |
| 2013 | Venezuela U20 | 1 | (0) |
| 2021– | Venezuela | 10 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 September 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:21, 10 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editClub
editEdson Castillo began his career at Mineros, made his debut in the Venezuelan Primera División at the age of 16, against Aragua on 17 October 2010.[1]
In June 2016, Castillo moved to Azerbaijan Premier League side Neftchi Baku.[2][3][4]
In July 2017, Neftchi Baku announced that Castillo had moved back to Mineros on loan until the end of 2017.[5] On 18 December 2017, Neftchi Baku announced that they had parted ways with Castillo by mutual consent.[6]
In July 2023, Castillo signed for South African Premier Division side Kaizer Chiefs on a two-year deal.[7] He made his debut in a 0–0 draw with Chippa United on 6 August.He scored his first goal for the club in the 2023-24 MTN 8 quarter final against Cape Town City FC which resulted the match to end 2–1 to send Kaizer Chiefs to the semi final [8]
International
editCastillo played with U-17 at Sudamericana sub-17 in Ecuador and with U-20 at Sudamericana sub-20 in Argentina.[9]
He made his debut for Venezuela national football team on 13 June 2021, in the 2021 Copa América opening game against Brazil. He substituted Cristian Cásseres Jr. in the 83rd minute as Venezuela lost 0–3.[10]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of match played 28 September 2024[11]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Mineros | 2010–11 | Venezuelan Primera División | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | 3 | 0 | |||||
| 2011–12 | 11 | 0 | - | - | - | 11 | 0 | |||||||
| 2012–13 | 14 | 0 | - | 3 | 0 | - | 17 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013–14 | 19 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 | - | 20 | 1 | ||||||
| 2014–15 | 22 | 0 | - | 2 | 0 | - | 24 | 0 | ||||||
| 2015 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 12 | 0 | |||||
| 2016 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 20 | 1 | |||||
| Total | 101 | 2 | - | - | 5 | 0 | - | - | 106 | 2 | ||||
| Neftchi Baku | 2016–17 | Azerbaijan Premier League | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | 4 | 0 | - | 27 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 4 | 0 | - | - | 27 | 0 | ||
| Mineros (loan) | 2017 | Venezuelan Primera División | 10 | 0 | 6 | 2 | – | – | 5 | 1 | 21 | 3 | ||
| Kaizer Chiefs | 2023–24 | DStv Premiership | 27 | 3 | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 5 | |
| 2024–25 | DStv Premiership | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||
| Total | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 2 | 34 | 5 | ||||
| Career total | 161 | 5 | 10 | 2 | – | 9 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 188 | 10 | |||
International
edit- As of match played 10 October 2024[12]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 10 | 1 | |
International goals
edit| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 20 June 2021 | Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |  Ecuador |
1–1 |
2–2 |
2021 Copa América |
Honours
edit- Copa Venezuela (2): 2011, 2017
References
edit- ^ "ARAGUA VS. MINEROS DE GUAYANA 1 - 0". soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ ""Neftçi"də 4 yeni futbolçu". neftchipfk.com. Neftchi Baku. 20 June 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ "Эдсон Кастильо о переходе в Нефтчи". azerifootball.com (in Russian). Azerifootball. 16 June 2016.
- ^ "Edson Castillo: "Siempre soñé con poder jugar en Europa"". accdminerosdeguayana.com (in Spanish). Mineros de Guayana. 16 June 2016. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016.
- ^ "Edson Kastilyo icarəyə verildi". neftchipfk.com (in Azerbaijani). Neftchi Baku. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
- ^ "Neftçi iki futbolçu ilə yollarını ayırır". neftchipfk.com (in Azerbaijani). Neftchi Baku. 18 December 2017. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- ^ https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/kaizer-chiefs-have-officially-unveiled-edson-castillo-and-announced-his-squad-number/blte8b01717a7816415 [bare URL]
- ^ "South American sensation Castillo impresses on Chiefs debut".
- ^ "Ficha del Partido". ficfiles.com. Ficfiles. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "Brazil v Venezuela game report". ESPN. 13 June 2021.
- ^ Edson Castillo at Soccerway
- ^ Edson Castillo at National-Football-Teams.com
External links
edit- Edson Castillo at Soccerway
- Profile on official club website
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