Lucas Nahuel Castro (born 9 April 1989) is an Argentine professional

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who plays for Sarmiento, as a winger.

Club career

Gimnasia La Plata

Castro began his career within the youth ranks of Argentine club Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata in 2003. After 68 appearances and 6 goals for his hometown club, Castro transferred to

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Racing Club

In July 2011, Castro completed a transfer to Argentine rivals

after being signed by Manager Diego Simeone. Castro played mainly on the left wing and Mauro Camoranesi usually playing on the right wing. In his only season with the club, he scored 6 goals in 29 league appearances.

Calcio Catania

On 20 July 2012, Castro signed for Italian Serie A club Catania for €2.5 million on a five-year contract.

Chievo Verona

On 29 June 2015, Castro signed with Chievo.

Cagliari

On 30 June 2018, Castro signed with

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SPAL

On 31 January 2020, he joined SPAL on loan. As certain performance conditions were met, SPAL were obligated to purchase his rights.

Turkey

On 19 January 2021, Castro signed with Turkish club

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. In August 2021 he moved to Adana Demirspor.

International career

In 2011, Castro was called up to the

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national side by the then manager Alejandro Sabella for a friendly match against

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Career statistics

Club

References

External links

Argentine Primera statistics
at Fútbol XXI
goal.com

calciocatania.it
(Lucas Nahuel Castro, scatto e dribbling) {{DEFAULTSORT:Castro, Lucas 1989 births Living people Footballers from La Plata Argentine footballers Association football wingers Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata footballers Racing Club de Avellaneda footballers Catania S.S.D. players A.C. ChievoVerona players Cagliari Calcio players S.P.A.L. players Fatih Karagümrük S.K. footballers Adana Demirspor footballers Argentine Primera División players Serie A players Serie B players Süper Lig players Argentine expatriate footballers Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Italy Expatriate footballers in Italy Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Turkey Expatriate footballers in Turkey Club Atlético Sarmiento footballers