Santiago Castro (footballer, born 2004)

Santiago Tomás Castro (born 18 September 2004) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Bologna.

Santiago Castro
Personal information
Full nameSantiago Tomás Castro[1]
Date of birth (2004-09-18) 18 September 2004 (age 19)
Place of birthSan Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina[1]
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Position(s)Forward
Team information
Current team
Bologna
Number18
Youth career
Vélez Sarsfield
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–2024Vélez Sarsfield61(8)
2024–Bologna7(1)
International career
2019Argentina U156(2)
2022–Argentina U204(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:47, 21 May 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 January 2023

Club career edit

Castro started his career at Vélez Sarsfield, making his debut on August 3, 2021 against Atlético Tucumán. In March 2023, he extended his contract until 31 December 2025.[2]

On 30 January 2024, Castro signed with Bologna in Italy.[3] Later that year, on 20 May, he recorded his first goal and assist in a 3–3 draw against Juventus.[4]

Career statistics edit

Club edit

As of match played 20 May 2024[5]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vélez Sarsfield2021Argentine Primera División2000000020
20222412[a]12[b]000282
20233570000357
Total618212000659
Bologna2023–24Serie A7171
Career total6892120007210
  1. ^ Appearances in the Copa Argentina
  2. ^ Appearances in the Copa Libertadores

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Santiago Castro at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ "Extendió hasta el 2025" (in Spanish). Vélez Sarsfield. 16 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Santiago Castro joins Bologna". Bologna. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Bologna-Juventus 3-3, spettacolo al Dall'Ara con i bianconeri che recuperano 3 reti" (in Italian). Rai News. 20 May 2024.
  5. ^ Santiago Castro at Soccerway