Name:
Segundo Alejandro Castillo NazarenoNickname:
"Mortero de San Lorenzo"
Country:
EcuadorClub:
El Nacional | Red Star BelgradeShirt Numbers:
14 | 35Positions: *
DMF,
CMFSide:
RF/BSAge:
23-26 years (15/05/1982)
Height:
178 cmWeight:
77 kgAttack:
63Defence:
72Balance:
84Stamina:
88Top Speed:
75Acceleration:
75Response:
79Agility:
76Dribble Accuracy:
71Dribble Speed:
69Short Pass Accuracy:
73Short Pass Speed:
75Long Pass Accuracy:
77Long Pass Speed:
74Shot Accuracy:
63Shot Power:
85Shot Technique:
71Free Kick Accuracy:
63Curling:
56Header:
82Jump:
82Technique:
76Aggression:
66Mentality:
77Goal Keeping Skills:
50Teamwork:
80Injury Tolerance:
BForm:
7Weak Foot Accuracy:
5Weak Foot Frequency:
5Consistency:
5Growth Type:
Standard/LastingCARDSP02 - Anchor Man
P10 - Long Ranger
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Middle Shooting - Covering
Attack/Defence Awareness Card:
Defence-MindedINFO:Segundo Alejandro Castillo Nazareno (born 15 May 1982) is an Ecuadorian international footballer who plays for Saudi club Al-Hilal. Castillo is mostly used as a defensive midfielder but can also play as a central midfielder.
Born in San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas, Castillo started his career with Quito's Club Deportivo Espoli spending 3 years with the team, scoring a decent 11 goals in 66 appearances. He then moved across the capital to one of Ecuador's most successful sides Club Deportivo El Nacional, with whom he won successive league titles in 2005 and 2006. He again scored 11 goals in 112 matches for the club.<1>
In August 2006 he moved abroad, signing a two year deal with Serbian side Red Star Belgrade.<2> He scored 8 goals during his first season at his new club and was a key player when the team won the double in 2007.<citation needed> In total he scored 18 goals in 72 games, an average of a goal every four games.
In August 2008 Castillo joined English Premier League club Everton on a year-long loan deal to become Everton's second signing of the summer transfer window.<3> He made his league debut on 14 September 2008 against Stoke City. He scored his only goal for the Toffees on his home debut against Standard Liège on 18 September 2008 in a UEFA Cup tie with a powerful volley from 25 yards out.<4>
Castilllo was not offered a permanent contract by Everton at the conclusion of his loan spell; it was reported that Red Star were asking for around £5 million to make the deal permanent.<5>
Castillo returned to the Premier League once again when he joined newly-promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan on 31 August 2009.<6> He made his Wolves debut against Fulham on 20 September 2009, and had a run of eight appearances before dropping out of the club's first team plans. Castillo received may offers from clubs including LDU Quito and Barcelona On July 29, 2010, It was confirmed that Castillo would return to his home country, Ecuador and play for Deportivo Quito.<7>
In June 2013 he signed a two-year contract to Saudi giants Al-Hilal.
Caps:Ecuador: 71 appearances | 8 goals
Clubs: 2000-2003 ESPOLI 66 appearances | 11 goals
2003-2006 El Nacional 112 appearances | 11 goals
2006-2007 Red Star Belgrade 48 appearances | 15 goals
2008-2009 Everton 9 appearances | 0 goals
2009-2010 Everton 9 appearances | 0 goals
2010-2011 Deportivo Quito 26 appearances | 6 goals
2011-2012 Pachuca 47 appearances | 4 goals
2012-2013 Puebla 17 appearances | 0 goals
2013 Al-Hilal
HONOURS: 2005 Serie A de Ecuador Clausura - El Nacional
2006 Serie A de Ecuador - El Nacional
2008 Superliga - Red Star Belgrade
EXPLANATION:A king in the midfielder, capable of running and make pressure for 120 minutes with an impressive solidment. A rock, very strong player, with an amazing kicking power and with good aerial game.
Technically and speed limitated but enough agile to subsist as a DMF, a player with a lot of eager and great supportive.
Germany 2006 was his best tournament, where he showed his skills and great defending abilities, with excellent tackles and been an anchor man helping the defenders.
VIDEO:Actually I am working on this, I will upload one soon.
