| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Arlex Castillo Galvis | ||
| Date of birth | (1980-06-06)June 6, 1980 (age 45) | ||
| Place of birth | Pereira, Colombia | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Deportivo Pereira | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1997 | Deportivo Pereira | ||
| 2001–2002 | Deportivo Pereira | ||
| 2002–2003 | Atlético Nacional | ||
| 2003 | Atlético Bucaramanga | ||
| 2004 | Independiente Medellín | ||
| 2004–2005 | Al-Ahly | ||
| 2005–2006 | Deportivo Pereira | ||
| 2006–2007 | Millonarios | ||
| 2007 | Deportes Quindío | ||
| 2008–2009 | Independiente Medellín | 19 | (2) |
| 2010 | Atlético Huila | 35 | (7) |
| 2011 | Deportes Tolima | 17 | (4) |
| 2012 | Real Cartagena | 14 | (2) |
| 2013 | Deportivo Pereira | 14 | (3) |
| 2013 | Llaneros | 15 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | San Antonio Scorpions | 43 | (14) |
| 2016–2019 | San Antonio FC | 68 | (14) |
| International career | |||
| 2001–2003 | Colombia | 9 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 October 2019 | |||
Rafael Arlex Castillo (born June 6, 1980) is a Colombianfootballer who plays as amidfielder. He previously played for the formerSan Antonio Scorpions of theNASL and theColombia national football team between 2001 and 2003. He is known for his tenacious style of play despite his diminutive stature.
His past clubs includeReal Cartagena (Colombia),Independiente Medellín (Colombia),Al-Ahly (Egypt) andDeportivo Pereira (Colombia).
Castillo was a mid-season acquisition for the Scorpions. He was brought in between the Spring and Fall 2014North American Soccer League seasons and immediately started. He played attacking midfield for the Scorpions and helped lead the team to the 2014 NASL Championship. In only half a season, he led the team in goals scored for the entire year.
In theSoccer Bowl 2014, Castillo executed a stunningBicycle kick to open the scoring. The San Antonio Scorpions would go on to win the game 2-1. Castillo's effort in the final also included an assist toBilly Forbes on a sublime through-ball that split the defense.[1][2]
He remained with San Antonio until the club ceased operations in December 2015.
Castillo signed with 2016USL expansion club,San Antonio FC on February 4, 2016.
Independiente Medellín
Al Ahly
2009-II
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