Kevin Castaño


Kevin Duván Castaño Gil is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Argentine Primera División club River Plate and the Colombia national team.
A product of Águilas Doradas, Castaño established himself in Colombia before moving abroad in 2023 to join Cruz Azul in Mexico. He later transferred to FC Krasnodar, where he won the Russian Premier League in his first season, the club’s first league title in history. In 2025, he signed with River Plate in Argentina.
At international level, Castaño made his senior debut for Colombia in 2023 and was part of the squad that finished runners-up at the 2024 Copa América.
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Club career

Águilas Doradas

Born in Itagüí, Castaño came through the academy system at Águilas Doradas having joined when he was 12 years old. By the age of fifteen he was promoted to their under-20 team, and at eighteen years-old made the step up to the senior team, and his debut professional debut followed two years later.

Cruz Azul

On 26 June 2023, Castaño joined Cruz Azul.

Krasnodar

On 5 January 2024, Castaño agreed on a transfer to the Russian club Krasnodar. Signing a contract until the summer of 2028 on 21 January 2024.

River Plate

On 12 March 2025, Castaño signed with River Plate in Argentina.

International career

Castano made his debut for the Colombia senior side in a friendly match against the United States on 28 January 2023. He was called up again to the Colombia squad for friendly matches against South Korea and Japan in March 2023.

Personal life

His father Richard, with whom he would have training sessions as a youngster, was a big influence on his football career.

Honours

Krasnodar
Colombia