Rafael Castillo (footballer)

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Rafael Castillo
Personal information
Full name Rafael Arlex Castillo Galvis
Date of birth (1980-06-06) June 6, 1980 (age 43)
Place of birth Pereira, Colombia
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Deportivo Pereira
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(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

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.

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His past clubs include Real Cartagena (Colombia), Independiente Medellín (Colombia), Al-Ahly (Egypt) and Deportivo Pereira (Colombia).

San Antonio Scorpions

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.

San Antonio FC

Castillo signed with 2016 USL expansion club, San Antonio FC on February 4, 2016.

Honours

Independiente Medellín

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References

  1. Thomas Hautmann (17 November 2014). "Wonder bicycle kick goal scored in NASL championship game". Fox Soccer . Retrieved 17 November 2014.
  2. "Castillo bicycle kick helps San Antonio Scorpions win 2014 NASL Championship". Soccer Wire. 16 November 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2014.