SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

NICOLAS CASTILLO
NICOLAS CASTILLO
Chile flag
Number
#9
Nationality
Chile
Team
UNIV. CATOLICA (Chile)
Coach
MARIO SALAS
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
0 1 7 0 0 7 7 22 3.1 £700k

Nicolás Ignacio Castillo Mora

  • Full name: Nicolás Ignacio Castillo Mora
  • Date of birth: February 14, 1993
  • Place of birth: Renca, Santiago, Chile
  • Nationality: Chilean
  • Position: Striker / Centre-forward
  • Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
  • Preferred foot: Right

Youth career

  • Universidad Católica (Youth system)

Senior career (selected clubs)

  • Universidad Católica (Chile) — Castillo broke into the first team and established himself as a promising goalscorer.
  • Club Brugge (Belgium) — Transferred to Europe; had limited impact and returned to South America on loan.
  • Universidad Católica (loan) — Returned on loan and continued to score regularly.
  • Pumas UNAM (Mexico) — Successful spell in Liga MX, where he was a key goalscorer for UNAM.
  • Benfica (Portugal) — Signed by Benfica but struggled for consistent playing time; also suffered injuries.
  • Frosinone / other loans — Had subsequent loans (including spells back in Mexico) as his career progressed; injuries affected continuity.

International career

  • Chile national team — Represented Chile at senior level, scoring for the national side and taking part in squad selections for competitive matches and qualifiers.

Notable facts

  • Known for his goal-scoring instincts, penalty-taking, and ability to play as a central striker.
  • Career affected by injuries, including knee issues that required surgery and rehabilitation, which limited playing time at various points.
  • Had productive spells in Chile and Mexico, and earned moves to European clubs on the basis of his scoring record.

Honours (selected)

  • Domestic titles with Universidad Católica (titles during his periods with the club)
  • Individual top-scorer recognitions during productive seasons (notably in Mexico and Chile)

Note: This is a concise overview. Club affiliations, appearances and exact honours can vary by season; for detailed season-by-season statistics (appearances, goals, assists, transfer dates and fees), refer to up-to-date databases such as official club sites, league records, or reputable statistical sites.