Nicolás Castillo

Chilean footballer (born 1993)

Nicolás Castillo
Castillo with Chile in 2016
Personal information
Full name Nicolás Ignacio Castillo Mora[1]
Date of birth (1993-02-14) 14 February 1993 (age 31)[1]
Place of birth Santiago, Chile
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Universidad Católica
Number 30
Youth career
2005–2011 Universidad Católica
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2014 Universidad Católica 52 (17)
2014–2016 Club Brugge 30 (10)
2015 → Mainz 05 (loan) 1 (0)
2015 → Frosinone (loan) 6 (0)
2016 → Universidad Católica (loan) 23 (24)
2017–2018 UNAM 39 (25)
2018–2019 Benfica 4 (0)
2019–2021 América 24 (9)
2021 → Juventude (loan) 2 (0)
2022 Necaxa 2 (0)
2024– Universidad Católica 1 (0)
International career‡
2013 Chile U20 11 (9)
2013–2019 Chile 24 (4)
Medal record
Representing  Chile
Winner Copa América Centenario 2016
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 06:58, 15 January 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 July 2019

Nicolás Ignacio Castillo Mora (born 14 February 1993) is a Chilean former professional footballer who played for Universidad Católica as a striker.

Club career

Universidad Católica

Castillo was born and raised in Renca, suburb of the capital Santiago.[3] During his childhood, he was part of Universidad Católica's supporter groups[3] and later joined the club's youth ranks when he was 12.[3][4]

In 2010, Castillo made a goalscorer debut against San Pedro de Atacama football team for a cup game, sealing a 10–0 thrash of Católica after scoring the tenth and last goal of it.[5]

In 2011, Castillo debuted professionally in a league match against Cobreloa, coming on as an 84th-minute substitute during a 2–0 win.[6] On 2 March 2012, he scored his first competitive goal in a 2–0 win over Rangers, again for a league match.[7]

As a result of his performance in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup, Castillo was linked with Premier League side Manchester United, where his compatriot Ángelo Henríquez was playing at the time. Despite the rumours surrounding his move, the transfer never materialised.[8]

Club Brugge

In January 2014, Universidad Católica reached an agreement to sell Castillo to Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge.[9] The move became official as Castillo signed for a fee of €3 million on a deal until 2018.[10] He scored in his debut for Club Brugge in a 3–1 win over Genk on 9 February 2014.[11] He struggled to score again but did so during the play-offs in the last game of the season against Zulte Waregem, with Brugge winning 2–0.[12]

On 9 November 2014, Castillo netted a hat-trick in Brugge's 5–0 home win over Westerlo.[13] On 28 January 2015, he was loaned to 1. FSV Mainz 05 until the end of the season, with an option to buy.[14] On 7 April, having only made one substitute appearance for the Bundesliga club, he was ruled out for the remainder of the season with damage to his right knee ligaments.[15]

Later, on 28 August 2015, Castillo joined Italian side Frosinone on loan from Club Brugge until the end of the season.[16]

Pumas

In 2017, Castillo joined Mexican club Pumas UNAM, where he played for a year.

Benfica

On 4 June 2018, he was sold to Portuguese side Benfica, signing a five-year contract.[17]

América

On 1 February 2019, Castillo returned to Mexico, joining Club América on a €7 million transfer fee, potentially rising to €9 million.[18][19] Nine days later, he made his league debut as a second-half substitute in América's 3–0 loss to León at the Estadio Azteca.[20]

Esporte Clube Juventude

On 26 August 2021, Castillo joined Brazilian side Esporte Clube Juventude on loan from América until the end of the season.[21]

International career

Castillo was listed in the 21-man squad for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[22] In the tournament, he scored four goals, including an opener against Egypt, and was the top-scorer for Chile.[23]

Castillo made his debut for the Chile senior team on 23 March 2013 in a 1–0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) away loss to Peru, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute for Jean Beausejour.[24]

In 2016, Castillo was nominated for the 2016 Copa América squad and was part of the Chilean victory in the tournament. He was subbed in the 104th minute of the final against Argentina, which Chile won 4–2 on penalties, where he converted the 2nd spot kick.

Career statistics

Club

As of 9 November 2019[25]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Universidad Católica 2011 Primera División of Chile 3 0 5 2 — 8 2
2012 21 8 3 2 8 2 32 12
2013 11 3 4 2 6 3 21 8
2013–14 17 6 0 0 — 17 6
Total 52 17 12 6 14 5 78 28
Club Brugge 2013–14 Belgian Pro League 12 2 0 0 — 12 2
2014–15 18 8 3 1 6 2 27 11
Total 30 10 3 1 6 2 39 13
Mainz 05 (loan) 2014–15 Bundesliga 1 0 0 0 — 1 0
Frosinone (loan) 2015–16 Serie A 6 0 0 0 — 6 0
Universidad Católica (loan) 2015–16 Primera División of Chile 11 11 0 0 — 11 11
2016–17 12 13 7 5 1 0 20 18
Total 23 24 7 5 1 0 31 29
Pumas UNAM 2016–17 Liga MX 11 8 0 0 2 0 13 8
2017–18 28 17 4 1 — 32 18
Total 39 25 4 1 2 0 45 26
Benfica 2018–19 Primeira Liga 4 0 4 0 3 0 11 0
Club América 2018–19 Liga MX 14 5 1 0 — 15 5
2019–20 7 4 1[nb 1] 0 0 0 8 4
Total 21 9 2 0 0 0 23 9
Career totals 176 85 32 13 26 7 234 105
  1. ^ Includes 1 match in the 2019 Campeón de Campeones

International

As of match played 6 July 2019[26]
National team Year Apps Goals
Chile 2013 1 0
2014 0 0
2015 0 0
2016 7 1
2017 2 0
2018 8 2
2019 6 1
Total 24 4

International goals

Scores and results list Chile's goal tally first.[26]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 27 May 2016 Estadio Sausalito, Viña del Mar, Chile  Jamaica 1–2 1–2 Friendly
2. 16 October 2018 Estadio Corregidora, Querétaro City, Mexico  Mexico 1–0 1–0
3. 20 November 2018 Estadio Municipal Germán Becker, Temuco, Chile  Honduras 4–1 4–1
4. 22 March 2019 SDCCU Stadium, San Diego, United States  Mexico 1–3 1–3

Honours

Universidad Católica

Club Brugge

Benfica

América

Chile

References

  1. ^ a b "FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 List of Players: Chile" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 23 June 2013. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 June 2013.
  2. ^ "Nicolás Ignacio Castillo Mora". LigaMX.net. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  3. ^ a b c Lagos Barahona, Felipe (23 June 2012). "De la galeria a la cancha Nicolás Castillo el delantero de la UC que juega "como hincha"". Emol. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  4. ^ "Nace el Ibra Chileno". Goal.com. 1 February 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  5. ^ "Nicolás Castillo, el mejor de los mejores". Cruzados.cl. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  6. ^ Universidad Católica vs. Cobreloa 2–0
  7. ^ Universidad Católica vs. Rangers 2–0
  8. ^ "Transfer news: No Man Utd bids yet for Chile U20 striker Nicolas Castillo". Sky Sports. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  9. ^ "Cruzados heeft principe-akkoord met Club Brugge over "Chileense Ibrahimovic"". Nieuwsblad. 25 January 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  10. ^ "Club Brugge betaalt drie miljoen euro voor Castillo". Nieuwsblad. 27 January 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  11. ^ "krcgenk 1–3 club brugge kv". Nieuwsblad. 9 February 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  12. ^ "Club sluit seizoen af met 2-0 zege tegen Zulte Waregem". Official Website of Club Brugge. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  13. ^ "Sterk Club Brugge legt ook Westerlo over de knie" [Strong Club Brugge puts Westerlo on its knees]. Sporza (in Dutch). 9 November 2014. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  14. ^ "Castillo joins on loan from Brugge". 1. FSV Mainz 05. 28 January 2015. Archived from the original on 23 May 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  15. ^ "Nicolás Castillo se pierde el resto de la temporada en el Mainz" [Nicolás Castillo to miss rest of season for Mainz] (in Spanish). La Tercera. 7 April 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  16. ^ "Brugge's Castillo for Frosinone | Football Italia". Archived from the original on 30 August 2015.
  17. ^ Rebelo, Marco (4 June 2018). "Welcome, Castillo!". S.L. Benfica. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  18. ^ "Liga MX's Club America signs Chilean striker Nicolas Castillo". ESPN. 31 January 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  19. ^ "Club América dá as boas-vindas a Castillo" [Club América welcomes Castillo]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 1 February 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
  20. ^ "Nicolás Castillo debuta con el América" [Nicolás Castillo debuts with América]. La Afición (in Spanish). 10 February 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  21. ^ "Nicolás Castillo, nuevo jugador del Juventude de Brasil". Record (in Spanish). 26 August 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  22. ^ "Mundial Sub 20 Turquía 2013: Chile presentó lista de convocados". La Nueve. 3 June 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
  23. ^ "Egypt lose to Chile in opening Under-20 group match". BBC Sport. 23 June 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  24. ^ Peru vs. Chile 1–0
  25. ^ Nicolas Castillo at Soccerway
  26. ^ a b "Nicolás Castillo". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  27. ^ "São estes os campeões nacionais pelo Benfica em 2018/19" [These are the national champions for Benfica in 2018–19]. Record (in Portuguese). 18 May 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.

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