Michael Castro (footballer) explained

Michael Castro
Fullname:Roberto Michael Castro
Birth Date:15 July 1989
Birth Place:Quito, Ecuador
Currentclub:América de Quito
Position:Center Back
Years1:2006–2016
Clubs1:Deportivo Quito
Caps1:98
Goals1:2
Years2:2016
Clubs2:ESPOLI
Caps2:?
Goals2:?
Years3:2016
Clubs3:Delfín
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Years4:2017–
Clubs4:América de Quito
Caps4:?
Goals4:?
Nationalyears1:2007–2008
Nationalteam1:Ecuador U-20
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:9 November 2017

Roberto Michael Castro (born 15 July 1989) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays for América de Quito.

Club career

Castro has always played for Deportivo Quito. Castro first broke into the first team squad in 2006. In the 2006 and 2007 seasons, he was used a lot because of his great ability to defend. However, in the 2008 season, he helped Deportivo Quito win the Copa Pilsener 2008. He was a key player in that season and he did start a lot of matches including coming in as a substitute. He started 28 matches and only came as a substitute 1 time in the season.

International career

Castro was part of Ecuador's squad in the 2007 Pan American Games. He was one of the key figures in his country's gold medal win of the tournament. He was also called up to participate in the 2009 South American Youth Championship where Ecuador was eliminated early by a coin toss.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: South American Under-20 Player Profile: Michael Castro (Ecuador) Goal.com.