Quick Facts of Byron Castillo

Byron David Castillo Segura, sometimes known as Byron Castillo in the football world, is an Ecuadorian player. He is well known for his time spent with the Ecuadorian national team and Liga MX club Leon. He is primarily a right-back but can also play on the flank.

On August 29, 2021, manager Gustavo Alfaro called him up to the Ecuador national team for three 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. On September 2nd, Byron started in the 2-0 victory over the former at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito, making his entire international debut. He is also active on social media, as seen by the fact that he has more than 357K Instagram followers and more than 4.5K Twitter followers.

How much is Byron Castillo’s net worth?

As of 2022, Byron Castillo has a net worth of $2 million and earns a respectable salary of about a thousand dollars year. In the upcoming years, he is anticipated to become more well-liked due to his relaxed demeanor. Additionally, his football career is his main source of income. As of December 30, 2021, his market worth is 2.50 million euros, which is also his highest market value.

Early Years: Who are the parents of Byron Castillo?

The first time Byron Castillo opened his eyes was on November 10, 1998, in Playas, Ecuador. He was born into a Christian family and given the name Byron David Castillo Segura. He has Ecuadorian citizenship and is of white ethnicity from that country. As of 2021, Byron turned 23 years old, and according to his birthdate, he is a Scorpio. His race is hence white. He is the son of Miguel Castillo, his father, and Esperanza Quintana, his mother.

What is the Professional Career for Byron Castillo?

Byron Castillo began playing football with Norte America, but while on loan with Deportivo Azogues, he made his senior debut. He was then loaned to Emelec in May 2015, however due to issues with his papers, he was released in July. He joined Aucas in January 2016 and made his Serie A debut on February 7th, starting in a 1-2 loss on the road against Fuerza Amarilla. Later that month, in a 1-1 draw at home against Mushuc Runa, he scored his first goal in the division.

FC Barcelona

Castillo was introduced to Barcelona SC on January 5, 2017, and from the 2018 season onward, he began to appear more frequently until turning into a regular starter in 2020. On July 10, 2021, he renewed his contract with the team till 2025.

International career

Byron competed for the Ecuador under-17 team in the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup as well as the 2015 South American U-17 Championship. In November 2016, he played for the under-20s in a friendly match against Chile. On August 29, 2021, manager Gustavo Alfaro called him up to the Ecuador national team for three 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay. On September 2, Castillo made his entire international debut, starting in the former’s 2-0 victory at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito.

Nationality issues

• Castillo was separated from the Ecuador under-20 squad after allegations that he was born in Tumaco, a Colombian city near the Ecuadorian border in 2017. He was accused of adulterating his birth documentation in January 2019 and this issue kept him out of any Ecuadorian national teams.
• In February 2021, an investigation started to determine if Castillo was Ecuadorian or Colombian and finally, his Ecuadorian nationality was confirmed on 24th April of that year.
• The Chilean Football Federation submitted a complaint to FIFA about Castillo’s nationality in May 2022, alleging that he was born in Tumaco, Colombia in July 1995.
• Later FIFA closed the investigation after nearly one month on 10th June, confirming Ecuador’s spot in the World Cup.

Awards and Achievements

Barcelona SC

• Ecuadorian Serie A: 2020

Transfer News

• Club Leon on 01/07/2022 for 2.9M €
• Barcelona SC on 01/01/2018
• Aucas on 01/02/2016 at loan
• Deportivo Azogues on 23/02/2015 From CSNA U20

Is Byron Castillo dating anyone?

Football player Byron Castillo is not married. He has not revealed any information about his relationship because he prefers to keep his personal life off of social media. Since he has a busy career, he probably doesn’t have much time left for dating and other activities. In addition, when it comes to his sexual orientation, he is straight.

Body Stats: What is Byron Castillo’s height?

Byron Castillo stands at 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) and weighs at 126 lbs. His eyes and hair are both dark brown. Moreover, Byron has an athletic body type.

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