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Juan Castillo (footballer, born 2002)

Juan Camilo Castillo Andrade (born 3 October 2002) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Russian club Pari Nizhny Novgorod.

Club career

Millonarios

Born in Tumaco, Castillo began his football career with local clubs Zipaquirá San Pablo and Expreso Dorado before joining the youth ranks of storied Colombian side Millonarios.

New York Red Bulls II

On 13 April 2021, Castillo left Millonarios, where he had been playing with the team's under-20 side in the Copa Libertadores U-20, to sign with USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II.[1] He made his debut for New York on 14 May 2021, starting in a 1–0 loss to the Miami FC.[2] Castillo re-signed with New York on 27 January 2022.[3]

New York Red Bulls (loan)

On 22 June 2022, the New York Red Bulls announced that they had signed Castillo to a short-term loan ahead of their 2022 U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal against New York City FC.[4]

Philadelphia Union II

On 24 January 2023, Castillo was announced as a new signing for MLS Next Pro side Philadelphia Union II.[5]

Pari Nizhny Novgorod

On 17 January 2025, Castillo signed a long-term contract with Russian Premier League club Pari Nizhny Novgorod.[6]

International career

Castillo has represented Colombia at the under-17 and under-20 level.[7]

Career statistics

As of 12 May 2025[8]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
New York Red Bulls II 2021 USL Championship 29 0 29 0
2022 USL Championship 17 0 17 0
Total 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 0
New York Red Bulls 2022 Major League Soccer 0 0 0 0 0 0
Philadelphia Union II 2023 MLS Next Pro 27 1 1[a] 1 28 2
Fortaleza CEIF 2024 Categoría Primera A 33 1 3 0 36 1
Pari Nizhny Novgorod 2024–25 Russian Premier League 9 0 9 0
Career total 115 2 3 0 0 0 1 1 119 3
  1. ^ Appearances in the play-offs

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