Sebastian Castello (soccer) explained

Sebastian Castello
Birth Date:October 8, 2003
Birth Place:Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Height:1.73m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Forge FC
Clubnumber:12
Youthclubs1:RVDL Soccer Academy
Youthclubs2:Sigma FC
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Forge FC
Caps1:14
Goals1:1
Years2:2021
Clubs2:Sigma FC (loan)
Caps2:11
Goals2:1
Pcupdate:September 24, 2023

Sebastian Castello (born October 8, 2003) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays for Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

Castello began his career with the RVDL Lions, created by former Dutch player Robin van der Laan, before later joining Sigma FC.[1]

Club career

On July 30, 2021 Forge FC announced the signing of Castello to a developmental deal.[2] That same day he made his professional debut for Forge against York United, entering as a substitute for Tristan Borges in an eventual 1–0 victory.[3] [4] In addition to his contract with Forge he also suited up for their League1 Ontario affiliate, Sigma FC, and made his debut in their opening weekend victory over ProStars FC on July 31, netting a goal in a 3–1 victory.[5] On October 30, Castello scored his first goal for Forge, scoring the final goal in a 4–1 victory over the HFX Wanderers.[6] In February 2022, Forge announced they had re-signed Castello ahead of the upcoming season.[7] In October 2023, he helped Forge win their fourth league title, following a 2–1 win over Cavalry FC in the play-off final.[8]

International career

In December 2022, Castello received a call to join a camp with the Canada national futsal team.[9]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Forge FC2021Canadian Premier League6100000061
20226000100070
202320000020
Total141001000151
Sigma FC (loan)2021[10] League1 Ontario111111
Career total252001000262

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Forge Recruits Two More Sigma Teenagers. July 30, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  2. Web site: Forge FC Signs Two Young Players to Development Contracts. Forge FC. July 30, 2021.
  3. Forge FC. ForgeFCHamilton. 1421272440039161856. 81' Double substitution Sebastian Castello comes in for Tristan Borges.. July 30, 2021.
  4. Web site: Match Analysis: York United 0-1 Forge FC. Canadian Premier League. July 30, 2021. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  5. Web site: John. Jacques. Canadian Premier League Athletes To Watch In League1 Ontario. August 1, 2021. Northern Tribune.
  6. Web site: HIGHLIGHTS: Navarro brace lifts Forge to convincing win over HFX Wanderers. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke. October 30, 2021. Canadian Premier League.
  7. Web site: Forge FC sign Canadians Morgan & Castello. February 1, 2022. Forge FC.
  8. Web site: Tierney . Mitchell . October 28, 2023 . Highlights + Analysis: Forge wins 2023 North Star Cup, defeating Cavalry to lift fourth playoff crown (Oct. 28, 2023) . October 29, 2023 . OneSoccer.
  9. Web site: Canada Soccer hosts Futsal National Team camp in Montréal. December 2, 2022. Canadian Soccer Association.
  10. Web site: Sebastian Castello 2021 L1O Stats. League1 Ontario.