# Edson Castillo > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Edson_Castillo > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Edson_Castillo.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edson_Castillo > Source revision: 1336272337 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Venezuelan footballer (born 1994)}} {{BLP sources|date=September 2016}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Edson Castillo | image = | caption = | fullname = Edson Daniel Castillo García | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|05|18|df=y}} | birth_place = [Puerto Ordaz](/source/Puerto_Ordaz_and_San_Felix), Venezuela | height = 1.76 m | position = [Midfielder](/source/Midfielder_(football)) | currentclub = [Carabobo](/source/Carabobo_FC) | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [Mineros](/source/Mineros_de_Guayana) | years1 = 2010–2016 | clubs1 = [Mineros](/source/Mineros_de_Guayana) | caps1 = 101 | goals1 = 2 | years2 = 2016–2017 | clubs2 = [Neftchi Baku](/source/Neft%C3%A7i_PFK) | caps2 = 20 | goals2 = 0 | years3 = 2017 | clubs3 = → [Mineros](/source/Mineros_de_Guayana) (loan) | caps3 = 10 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2018 | clubs4 = [Academia Puerto Cabello](/source/Academia_Puerto_Cabello) | caps4 = 28 | goals4 = 3 | years5 = 2019 | clubs5 = [Monagas](/source/Monagas_S.C.) | caps5 = 30 | goals5 = 8 | years6 = 2020 | clubs6 = → [Zacatepec](/source/Atl%C3%A9tico_Zacatepec) (loan) | caps6 = 6 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2021–2022 | clubs7 = [Caracas](/source/Caracas_F.C.) | caps7 = 53 | goals7 = 7 | years8 = 2023 | clubs8 = [Monagas](/source/Monagas_S.C.) | caps8 = 11 | goals8 = 3 | years9 = 2023–2025 | clubs9 = [Kaizer Chiefs](/source/Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C.) | caps9 = 34 | goals9 = 3 | years10 = 2026– | clubs10 = [Carabobo](/source/Carabobo_FC) | caps10 = 1 | goals10 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2011 | nationalteam1 = [Venezuela U17](/source/Venezuela_national_under-17_football_team) | nationalcaps1 = 3 | nationalgoals1 = 1 | nationalyears2 = 2013 | nationalteam2 = [Venezuela U20](/source/Venezuela_national_under-20_football_team) | nationalcaps2 = 1 | nationalgoals2 = 0 | nationalyears3 = 2021– | nationalteam3 = [Venezuela](/source/Venezuela_national_football_team) | nationalcaps3 = 10 | nationalgoals3 = 1 | club-update = 28 September 2024 | ntupdate = 23:21, 10 October 2024 (UTC) }} '''Edson Daniel Castillo García''' (born 18 May 1994) is a Venezuelan [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays as a [midfielder](/source/midfielder) for [Carabobo](/source/Carabobo_FC). ==Career== ===Club=== Edson Castillo began his career at [Mineros](/source/Mineros_de_Guayana), made his debut in the [Venezuelan Primera División](/source/Venezuelan_Primera_Divisi%C3%B3n) at the age of 16, against [Aragua](/source/Aragua_FC) on 17 October 2010.{{cite web|title=ARAGUA VS. MINEROS DE GUAYANA 1 - 0|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/10/17/venezuela/primera-division/aragua-futbol-club/ac-mineros-de-guayana/976052/|website=soccerway.com|publisher=Soccerway|accessdate=17 June 2016|language=English|archive-date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430012950/http://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/10/17/venezuela/primera-division/aragua-futbol-club/ac-mineros-de-guayana/976052/|url-status=live}} In June 2016, Castillo moved to [Azerbaijan Premier League](/source/Azerbaijan_Premier_League) side [Neftchi Baku](/source/Neft%C3%A7i_PFK).{{cite web|title="Neftçi"də 4 yeni futbolçu|url=http://neftchipfk.com/az/allnews/567/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160621133157/http://neftchipfk.com/az/allnews/567/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=21 June 2016|website=neftchipfk.com|publisher=Neftchi Baku|accessdate=20 June 2016|date=20 June 2016}}{{cite web|title=Эдсон Кастильо о переходе в Нефтчи|url=http://www.azerifootball.com/ru/17/news/32228.html|website=azerifootball.com|publisher=Azerifootball|language=Russian|date=16 June 2016|access-date=17 June 2016|archive-date=7 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807042212/http://www.azerifootball.com/ru/17/news/32228.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Edson Castillo: "Siempre soñé con poder jugar en Europa"|url=http://www.accdminerosdeguayana.com/principal/index.php/2013-08-14-19-13-56/noticias/2959-edson-castillo-siempre-sone-con-poder-jugar-en-europa|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810104441/http://www.accdminerosdeguayana.com/principal/index.php/2013-08-14-19-13-56/noticias/2959-edson-castillo-siempre-sone-con-poder-jugar-en-europa|url-status=usurped|archive-date=10 August 2016|website=accdminerosdeguayana.com|publisher=Mineros de Guayana|language=Spanish|date=16 June 2016}} In July 2017, Neftchi Baku announced that Castillo had moved back to [Mineros](/source/Mineros_de_Guayana) on loan until the end of 2017.{{cite web|title=Edson Kastilyo icarəyə verildi|url=http://neftchipfk.com/az/allnews/1146/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728154731/http://neftchipfk.com/az/allnews/1146/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=28 July 2017|website=neftchipfk.com|publisher=Neftchi Baku|accessdate=28 July 2017|language=Azerbaijani|date=28 July 2017}} On 18 December 2017, Neftchi Baku announced that they had parted ways with Castillo by mutual consent.{{cite web|title=Neftçi iki futbolçu ilə yollarını ayırır|url=http://neftchipfk.com/az/allnews/1381/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213034149/http://neftchipfk.com/az/allnews/1381/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=13 December 2019|website=neftchipfk.com|publisher=Neftchi Baku|accessdate=18 December 2017|language=Azerbaijani|date=18 December 2017}} In July 2023, Castillo signed for [South African Premier Division](/source/South_African_Premier_Division) side [Kaizer Chiefs](/source/Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C.) on a two-year deal.{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/kaizer-chiefs-have-officially-unveiled-edson-castillo-and-announced-his-squad-number/blte8b01717a7816415|title=Kaizer Chiefs have officially unveiled Edson Castillo and announced his squad number | Goal.com South Africa|access-date=9 August 2023|archive-date=10 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230642/https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/kaizer-chiefs-have-officially-unveiled-edson-castillo-and-announced-his-squad-number/blte8b01717a7816415|url-status=live}} He made his debut in a 0–0 draw with [Chippa United](/source/Chippa_United_F.C.) on 6 August.He scored his first goal for the club in the 2023-24 MTN 8 quarter final against Cape Town City FC which resulted the match to end 2–1 to send Kaizer Chiefs to the semi final {{cite web | url=https://www.snl24.com/kickoff/sanews/premiership/kaizer-chiefs/south-american-sensation-castillo-impresses-on-chiefs-debut-20230807 | title=South American sensation Castillo impresses on Chiefs debut }} ===International=== Castillo played with U-17 at [Sudamericana sub-17](/source/2011_South_American_Under-17_Football_Championship) in Ecuador and with U-20 at [Sudamericana sub-20](/source/2013_South_American_Youth_Championship) in Argentina.{{cite web|title=Ficha del Partido|url=http://statistics.ficfiles.com/conmebol/sudamericanosub20/fichas/ficha161330.html|website=ficfiles.com|publisher=Ficfiles|accessdate=17 June 2016|language=English|archive-date=3 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303182949/http://statistics.ficfiles.com/conmebol/sudamericanosub20/fichas/ficha161330.html|url-status=live}} He made his debut for [Venezuela national football team](/source/Venezuela_national_football_team) on 13 June 2021, in the [2021 Copa América](/source/2021_Copa_Am%C3%A9rica) opening game against Brazil. He substituted [Cristian Cásseres Jr.](/source/Cristian_C%C3%A1sseres_Jr.) in the 83rd minute as Venezuela lost 0–3.{{cite web|publisher=[ESPN](/source/ESPN)|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/lineups?gameId=560522|title=Brazil v Venezuela game report|date=13 June 2021|access-date=14 June 2021|archive-date=14 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210614140848/https://www.espn.com/soccer/lineups?gameId=560522|url-status=live}} ==Career statistics== ===Club=== {{updated|match played 28 September 2024}}{{Soccerway|edson-castillo/160273}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan="2"|Club !rowspan="2"|Season !colspan="3"|League !colspan="2"|National Cup !colspan="2"|League Cup !colspan="2"|Continental !colspan="2"|Other !colspan="2"|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="8" valign="center"|[Mineros](/source/Mineros_de_Guayana) |[2010–11](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Venezuelan_Primera_Divisi%C3%B3n_season) |rowspan="7" valign="center"|[Venezuelan Primera División](/source/Venezuelan_Primera_Divisi%C3%B3n) |3||0|| || ||colspan="2"|-||colspan="2"|-||colspan="2"|-||3||0 |- |[2011–12](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Venezuelan_Primera_Divisi%C3%B3n_season) |11||0|| || ||colspan="2"|-||colspan="2"|-||colspan="2"|-||11||0 |- |[2012–13](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Venezuelan_Primera_Divisi%C3%B3n_season) |14||0|| || ||colspan="2"|-||3||0||colspan="2"|-||17||0 |- |[2013–14](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_Venezuelan_Primera_Divisi%C3%B3n_season) |19||1|| || ||colspan="2"|-||1||0||colspan="2"|-||20||1 |- |[2014–15](/source/2014%E2%80%9315_Venezuelan_Primera_Divisi%C3%B3n_season) |22||0|| || ||colspan="2"|-||2||0||colspan="2"|-||24||0 |- |[2015](/source/2015_Venezuelan_Primera_Divisi%C3%B3n_season) |12||0||0||0||colspan="2"|-||colspan="2"|-||colspan="2"|-||12||0 |- |[2016](/source/2016_Venezuelan_Primera_Divisi%C3%B3n_season) |20||1||0||0||colspan="2"|-||colspan="2"|-||colspan="2"|-||20||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total !101!!2!! !! !!-!!-!!5!!0!!-!!-!!106!!2 |- |rowspan="3" valign="center"|[Neftchi Baku](/source/Neft%C3%A7i_PFK) |[2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_Neftchi_Baku_PFC_season) |rowspan="2" valign="center"|[Azerbaijan Premier League](/source/Azerbaijan_Premier_League) |20||0||3||0||colspan="2"|-||4||0||colspan="2"|-||27||0 |- |[2017–18](/source/2017%E2%80%9318_Neftchi_Baku_PFC_season) |0||0||0||0||colspan="2"|-||colspan="2"|-||colspan="2"|-||0||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total !20!!0!!3!!0!!-!!-!!4!!0!!-!!-!!27!!0 |- |valign="center"|[Mineros](/source/Mineros_de_Guayana) (loan) |[2017](/source/2017_Venezuelan_Primera_Divisi%C3%B3n_season) |[Venezuelan Primera División](/source/Venezuelan_Primera_Divisi%C3%B3n) |10||0||6||2||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||5||1||21||3 |- |rowspan="3"|[Kaizer Chiefs](/source/Kaizer_Chiefs) |[2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_South_African_Premier_Division) |[DStv Premiership](/source/South_African_Premier_Division) |27 |3 |1 |0 | colspan="2" |– |0 |0 |3 |2 |31 |5 |- |[2024–25](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_South_African_Premier_Division) |DStv Premiership |3||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||0||0||3||0 |- ! colspan="2" |Total !30!!3!!1!!0!!colspan="2"|–!!colspan="2"|–!!3!!2!!34!!5 |- ! colspan="3" |Career total !161!!5!!10!!2!!colspan="2"|–!!9!!0!!7!!3!!188!!10 |} ===International=== {{updated|match played 10 October 2024}}{{NFT|id=82930}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="3"|[Venezuela](/source/Venezuela_national_football_team) |2021||6||1 |- |2023||2||0 |- |2024||2||0 |- !colspan="2"|Total!!10!!1 |} ==International goals== {{International goals header}} |- | 1. || 20 June 2021 || [Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos](/source/Est%C3%A1dio_Ol%C3%ADmpico_Nilton_Santos), [Rio de Janeiro](/source/Rio_de_Janeiro), [Brazil](/source/Brazil) || {{fb|ECU}} || {{center|'''1'''–1}} || {{center|2–2}} || [2021 Copa América](/source/2021_Copa_Am%C3%A9rica_Group_B) |- |} ==Honours== ; [Mineros](/source/Mineros_de_Guayana) *[Copa Venezuela](/source/Copa_Venezuela) (2): [2011](/source/2011_Copa_Venezuela), [2017](/source/2017_Copa_Venezuela) ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== *{{Soccerway|edson-castillo/160273}} * {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160314151652/http://accdminerosdeguayana.com/principal/plantillamine/apertura2016.html Profile on official club website]}} {{Venezuela squad 2021 Copa América}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Castillo, Edson}} Category:1994 births Category:Living people Category:Men's association football midfielders Category:Venezuelan men's footballers Category:Venezuela men's youth international footballers Category:Venezuela men's under-20 international footballers Category:Venezuela men's international footballers Category:Venezuelan expatriate men's footballers Category:A.C.C.D. Mineros de Guayana players Category:Neftçi PFK players Category:Monagas S.C. players Category:Zacatepec F.C. players Category:Caracas F.C. players Category:Kaizer Chiefs F.C. players Category:Academia Puerto Cabello players Category:Venezuelan Primera División players Category:Azerbaijan Premier League players Category:South African Premier Division players Category:Ascenso MX players Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Azerbaijan Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico Category:Expatriate men's soccer players in South Africa Category:Venezuelan expatriate sportspeople in Azerbaijan Category:Venezuelan expatriate sportspeople in Mexico Category:Venezuelan expatriate sportspeople in South Africa Category:2021 Copa América players Category:Footballers from Ciudad Guayana --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Edson Castillo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edson_Castillo) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edson_Castillo?action=history)). 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