Rafael Castillo (footballer) explained

Rafael Castillo
Fullname:Rafael Arlex Castillo Galvis
Birth Date:6 June 1980
Birth Place:Pereira, Colombia
Years1:1996–1997
Years2:2001–2002
Years3:2002–2003
Years4:2003
Years5:2004
Years6:2004–2005
Years7:2005–2006
Years8:2006–2007
Years9:2007
Years10:2008–2009
Years11:2010
Years12:2011
Years13:2012
Years14:2013
Years15:2013
Years16:2014–2015
Years17:2016–2019
Caps10:19
Goals10:2
Caps11:35
Goals11:7
Caps12:17
Goals12:4
Caps13:14
Goals13:2
Caps14:14
Goals14:3
Caps15:15
Goals15:3
Caps16:43
Goals16:14
Caps17:68
Goals17:14
Nationalyears1:2001–2003
Nationalteam1:Colombia
Nationalcaps1:9
Nationalgoals1:3
Club-Update:26 October 2019

Rafael Arlex Castillo (born June 6, 1980) is a Colombian footballer who plays as a midfielder. He previously played for the former San Antonio Scorpions of the NASL and the Colombia national football team between 2001 and 2003. He is known for his tenacious style of play despite his diminutive stature.

His past clubs include Real Cartagena (Colombia), Independiente Medellín (Colombia), Al-Ahly (Egypt) and Deportivo Pereira (Colombia).

San Antonio Scorpions

Castillo was a mid-season acquisition for the Scorpions. He was brought in between the Spring and Fall 2014 North American Soccer League seasons and immediately started. He played attacking midfield for the Scorpions and helped lead the team to the 2014 NASL Championship. In only half a season, he led the team in goals scored for the entire year.

In the Soccer Bowl 2014, Castillo executed a stunning Bicycle kick to open the scoring. The San Antonio Scorpions would go on to win the game 2-1. Castillo's effort in the final also included an assist to Billy Forbes on a sublime through-ball that split the defense.[1] [2]

He remained with San Antonio until the club ceased operations in December 2015.

San Antonio FC

Castillo signed with 2016 USL expansion club, San Antonio FC on February 4, 2016.

Honours

Independiente Medellín

2004-I, 2009-II

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thomas Hautmann . Wonder bicycle kick goal scored in NASL championship game . . 17 November 2014 . 17 November 2014.
  2. Web site: Castillo bicycle kick helps San Antonio Scorpions win 2014 NASL Championship . Soccer Wire . 16 November 2014 . 17 November 2014.