Fabián Castillo

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

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Fabián Castillo
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Personal information
Full name Fabián Andrés Castillo Sánchez
Date of birth (1992-06-17) 17 June 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Cali, Colombia
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Position(s) Winger
Forward
Team information
Current team
 FC Dallas
Number 11
Youth career
Deportivo Cali
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2011 Deportivo Cali 18 (6)
2011– FC Dallas 159 (34)
International career‡
2009–2010 Colombia U17 5 (1)
2011–2012 Colombia U20 9 (0)
2015– Colombia 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 May 2016
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 October 2015

Fabián Andrés Castillo Sánchez (born 17 June 1992) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer.

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 with Deportivo Cali 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 Deportivo Cali 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 800,000 U.S. Dollars 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 is also known for his quick feet and dribbling skills.

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, July 18, 2015, it was announced that Fabian Castillo would be part of the 2015 AT&T MLS All-Star Roster to play against Tottenham Hotspur. On Wednesday, July 29, Castillo came on at halftime and played a full 45 minutes, creating many chances and having many shots on target.

International career

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

Personal

Castillo earned his U.S. green card in July 2015.[8] This status qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.

See also

References

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External links

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