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Colombian footballer (born 1980) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Rafael Arlex Castillo Galvis | ||
Date of birth | June 6, 1980 | ||
Place of birth | Pereira, Colombia | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Deportivo Pereira | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1996–1997 | Deportivo Pereira | ||
2001–2002 | Deportivo Pereira | ||
2002–2003 | Atlético Nacional | ||
2003 | Atlético Bucaramanga | ||
2004 | Independiente Medellín | ||
2004–2005 | Al-Ahly | ||
2005–2006 | Deportivo Pereira | ||
2006–2007 | Millonarios | ||
2007 | Deportes Quindío | ||
2008–2009 | Independiente Medellín | 19 | (2) |
2010 | Atlético Huila | 35 | (7) |
2011 | Deportes Tolima | 17 | (4) |
2012 | Real Cartagena | 14 | (2) |
2013 | Deportivo Pereira | 14 | (3) |
2013 | Llaneros | 15 | (3) |
2014–2015 | San Antonio Scorpions | 43 | (14) |
2016–2019 | San Antonio FC | 68 | (14) |
International career | |||
2001–2003 | Colombia | 9 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 October 2019 |
His past clubs include Real Cartagena (Colombia), Independiente Medellín (Colombia), Al-Ahly (Egypt) and Deportivo Pereira (Colombia).
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.
Castillo signed with 2016 USL expansion club, San Antonio FC on February 4, 2016.
Independiente Medellín
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