John Castillo (footballer)

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John Castillo
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Full name John Eider Castillo Diago
Date of birth (1983-09-21) September 21, 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth Colombia
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2001–2002 Atlético Huila
2003 FBC Melgar
2004–2007 Cortuluá
2007–2009 Dragón
2009–2011 Vista Hermosa
2011 Alianza 7 (0)
2012 UES 14 (2)
2012–2013 Sacachispas
2013 Deportivo Iztapa 8 (2)
2014 Platense
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 August 2011

John Eider Castillo Diago (born September 21, 1983) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for UES in El Salvador.


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