Edson Castillo


Edson Daniel Castillo García is a Venezuelan footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Career

Club

Edson Castillo began his career at Mineros, made his debut in the Venezuelan Primera División at the age of 16, against Aragua on 17 October 2010.
In June 2016, Castillo moved to Azerbaijan Premier League side Neftchi Baku.
In July 2017, Neftchi Baku announced that Castillo had moved back to Mineros on loan until the end of 2017. On 18 December 2017, Neftchi Baku announced that they had parted ways with Castillo by mutual consent.
In July 2023, Castillo signed for South African Premier Division side Kaizer Chiefs on a two-year deal. He made his debut in a 0–0 draw with Chippa United 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

International

Castillo played with U-17 at 2011 [South American Under-17 Football Championship|Sudamericana sub-17] in Ecuador and with U-20 at 2013 South [American Youth Championship|Sudamericana sub-20] in Argentina.
He made his debut for Venezuela national football team on 13 June 2021, in the 2021 Copa América opening game against Brazil. He substituted Cristian Cásseres Jr. in the 83rd minute as Venezuela lost 0–3.

Honours

; Mineros