Fabián Andrés Castillo Sánchez (born 17 June 1992) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a

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for

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Club career

Deportivo Cali

Castillo started his career in the youth ranks of Colombian side

. In 2010, he joined the first team and became an important player for the club. On 18 July 2010, he scored his first professional goal in a 1–1 draw against

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. In his first year with the club, he appeared in 18 league matches and scored 3 goals. He also was able to help the club capture the 2010 Copa Colombia.

FC Dallas

On 3 March 2011, it was reported by Colombian news site

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, and later confirmed by

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Academy Director

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, that a deal had been reached to bring Castillo to FC Dallas on a 3-year deal. The report stated the transfer fee was US$800,000 and that FC Dallas would own 50% of the player's rights, while Deportivo Cali would retain the other half. FC Dallas confirmed the signing of Castillo on 7 March 2011. Terms were undisclosed. Castillo debuted for Dallas on 26 March 2011, in a 2–1 loss to the

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. Castillo was named to the MLS Team of Week 9 in the

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for his play against

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and

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. He scored his first goal for the club against the

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on 1 May 2011. On 10 February 2015,

announced that Castillo was signed to a new five-year contract. Per league and team policy, the terms of the agreement were not to be disclosed. On Saturday, 18 July 2015, it was announced that Castillo would be part of the 2015 AT&T MLS All-Star team that would play against

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. On Wednesday, July 29, Castillo came on at halftime and played a full 45 minutes.

Trabzonspor

On August 4, 2016, Trabzonspor announced they had acquired Castillo on a six-month loan for an upfront payment of $3 million and an option to buy in January for an additional $1–1.5 million. Trabzonspor opted to make the deal permanent on January 7, 2017.

Tijuana

On July 26, 2018, Castillo signed for

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side

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Colo-Colo (loan)

In 2023, he played on loan for

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club

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International career

Castillo has participated in various youth national teams for Colombia, including the Under-17 and Under-20 national team. He made his senior international debut in a draw with

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on September 8, 2015.

Style of play

Castillo is mainly known for his quick feet and

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skills.

Personal life

Castillo earned his U.S. green card in July 2015. This status qualifies him as a domestic player for MLS roster purposes.

Career statistics

Honors

Individual *

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References

http://mlsmultiplex.com/2016/07/31/fabian-castillo-to-return-to-fc-dallas-after-transfer-talks-with-trabzonspor-break-down/

External links

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