Jaime Castrillón (born 5 April 1983) is a Colombian former footballer who last played for the Orlando SeaWolves in the Major Arena Soccer League.

Jaime Castrillón
Colorado Rapids Game 4/1/12
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 41)
Place of birth Puerto Nare, Colombia
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Orlando SeaWolves
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2011 Independiente Medellín 276 (53)
2009Nanchang Bayi (loan) 17 (3)
2010Once 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, correct as of 30 January 2020

Club career

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Castrillón began his career with top Colombian side Independiente 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 appearances with "El Poderoso de la Montaña" in his eight years with Medellín. In 2009, he left Colombia and joined Chinese club Nanchang Bayi, remaining at the club for one year. In 2010, he returned to Colombia, this time as the star signing for Once Caldas ahead of its participation in the 2010 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 Independiente and had a fine season scoring 11 goals for the club.[2]

Castrillón signed with Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids on January 25, 2012.[3] On 4 December 2013, the Colorado Rapids announced that Castrillón would not return for the 2014 season.[4]

On 18 November 2014, Castrillón signed with NASL club Jacksonville Armada for their inaugural 2015 season.[5] He was released in December 2015.[6]

In 2016 Castrillón joined Atlético Bucaramanga.[7]

Castrillón signed with the Orlando SeaWolves of the Major Arena Soccer League in January 2020.[8]

International career

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Castrillón made his debut for Colombia in 2004. He has been a prominent member of the national squad appearing in 27 games for his nation. He played in Copa América 2004 and Copa América 2007 scoring in the 2007 tournament. Also in the Colombia national team he scored 4 goals.

International goals

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Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first.[9]
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

Honors

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References

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  1. ^ Caldas prepares to again be Champion (in Spanish) Archived 2012-07-08 at archive.today
  2. ^ Castrillon returns to Medellin (in Spanish) Archived 2014-12-27 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Rapids sign Colombian midfielder Castrillon". coloradorapids.com. MLS. 25 January 2012. Archived from the original on July 30, 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  4. ^ David Lindholm (4 December 2013). "Jaime Castrillón to depart from Rapids after two seasons". Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Armada FC Adds Forward Jaime Castrillón". Archived from the original on 27 December 2014.
  6. ^ "Armada FC Signs 2015 USL Champion Forward Alex Dixon". jacksonvillearmada.com. 16 December 2015. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
  7. ^ "Castrillón y Castillo, las nuevas caras del Atlético". vanguardia.com. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  8. ^ "SeaWolves Sign Former Colombian International Jamie Castrillón". OrlandoSeaWolves.com. Retrieved 30 January 2020.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "Castrillón, Jaime". National Football Teams. Retrieved 5 April 2017.
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