Michael Castro (footballer)

Michael Castro

Personal information
Full name	Roberto Michael Castro
Date of birth	(1989-07-15) July 15, 1989
Place of birth	Quito, Ecuador
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s)	Center Back
Team information
Current team	América de Quito
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2006–2016	Deportivo Quito	98	(2)
2016	ESPOLI	?	(?)
2016	Delfín	6	(0)
2017–	América de Quito	?	(?)
International career
2007–2008	Ecuador U-20	7	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 November 2017

Roberto Michael Castro (born 15 July 1989) is an Ecuadorian footballer who plays for América de Quito.

Club career

Castro has always played for Deportivo Quito. Castro first broke into the first team squad in 2006. In the 2006 and 2007 seasons, he was used a lot because of his great ability to defend. However, in the 2008 season, he helped Deportivo Quito win the Copa Pilsener 2008. He was a key player in that season and he did start a lot of matches including coming in as a substitute. He started 28 matches and only came as a substitute 1 time in the season.

International career

Castro was part of Ecuador's squad in the 2007 Pan American Games. He was one of the key figures in his country's gold medal win of the tournament. He was also called up to participate in the 2009 South American Youth Championship where Ecuador was eliminated early by a coin toss.

External links

• Michael Castro at Soccerway