Santiago Castro (footballer, born 2004) explained

Santiago Castro
Fullname:Santiago Tomás Castro
Birth Date:18 September 2004
Birth Place:San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height:1.82m
Currentclub:Bologna
Clubnumber:9
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Vélez Sarsfield
Years1:2021–2024
Clubs1:Vélez Sarsfield
Caps1:61
Goals1:8
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Bologna
Caps2:8
Goals2:1
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Argentina U15
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2022–
Nationalteam2:Argentina U20
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:2
Club-Update:23:46, 24 May 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:6 January 2023

Santiago Tomás Castro (born 18 September 2004) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Bologna.

Club career

Castro started his career at Vélez Sarsfield, making his debut on August 3, 2021, against Atlético Tucumán. In March 2023, he extended his contract until 31 December 2025.[1]

On 30 January 2024, Castro signed with Bologna in Italy.[2] Later that year, on 20 May, he recorded his first goal and assist in a 3–3 draw against Juventus.[3]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vélez Sarsfield2021Argentine Primera División2000000020
2022241212000282
20233570000357
Total618212000659
2023–24Serie A8181
2024–25Serie A00000000
Total81000081
Career total6992120007310

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Extendió hasta el 2025 . Vélez Sarsfield . es . 16 March 2023 .
  2. Web site: Bologna. Santiago Castro joins Bologna. 30 January 2024. 30 January 2024.
  3. Web site: Bologna-Juventus 3-3, spettacolo al Dall'Ara con i bianconeri che recuperano 3 reti . Rai News . it . 20 May 2024 .