 Castrillón playing for Colorado Rapids on 4/1/12 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jaime Alberto Castrillón Vásquez | ||
| Date of birth | (1983-04-05)April 5, 1983 (age 42) | ||
| Place of birth | Puerto Nare, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Orlando SeaWolves | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2011 | Independiente Medellín | 276 | (53) |
| 2009 | →Nanchang Bayi (loan) | 17 | (3) |
| 2010 | →Once Caldas (loan) | 31 | (5) |
| 2012–2013 | Colorado Rapids | 41 | (9) |
| 2015 | Jacksonville Armada FC | 15 | (2) |
| 2016 | Atlético Bucaramanga | 19 | (3) |
| 2020 | Orlando SeaWolves (indoor) | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2004–2007 | Colombia | 27 | (4) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 January 2020 | |||
Jaime Castrillón (born 5 April 1983) is a Colombian former footballer who last played for theOrlando SeaWolves in theMajor Arena Soccer League.
Castrillón began his career with top Colombian sideIndependiente Medellín in 2002. As one of the top midfielders in Colombia he helped Medellín in capturing the Colombian Primera A title in 2002 and 2004. He appeared in almost 300 games with "El Poderoso de la Montaña" in his eight years with Medellín. In 2009, he left Colombia and joined Chinese clubNanchang Bayi, remaining at the club for one year. In 2010, he returned to Colombia, this time as the star signing forOnce Caldas ahead of its participation in the2010 Copa Libertadores, and was once again a key figure in helping his new club capture a Colombian Primera A title.[1] In 2011, he returned to Medellin and had a fine season, scoring 11 goals for the club.[2]
Castrillón signed withMajor League Soccer clubColorado Rapids on January 25, 2012.[3] On 4 December 2013, the Colorado Rapids announced that Castrillón would not return for the2014 season.[4]
On 18 November 2014, Castrillón signed withNASL clubJacksonville Armada for their inaugural 2015 season.[5] He was released in December 2015.[6]
In 2016 Castrillón joinedAtlético Bucaramanga.[7]
Castrillón signed with theOrlando SeaWolves of theMajor Arena Soccer League in January 2020.[8]
Castrillón made his debut forColombia in 2004. He has been a prominent member of the national squad appearing in 27 games for his nation. He played inCopa América 2004 andCopa América 2007 scoring in the 2007 tournament. Also in the Colombia national team he scored 4 goals.
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 17 July 2005 | NRG Stadium,Houston,United States |  Mexico | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| 2. | 2 July 2007 | Estadio José Pachencho Romero,Maracaibo,Venezuela |  Argentina | 2–3 | 2–4 | 2007 Copa América |
| 3. | 5 July 2007 | Estadio Metropolitano de Cabudare,Cabudare, Venezuela |  United States | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2007 Copa América |
| 4. | 22 August 2007 | Dick's Sporting Goods Park,Commerce City, United States | Mexico | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
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