Denil Castillo
EcuadorPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Denil Castillo 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Denil Castillo has appeared in 26 Superliga matches this season, totalling 1,724 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 26 | 1,724 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 31 | 6.92 |
 Europa League | 16 | 958 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 6.84 |
| Total | 42 | 2,682 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 46 | 6.89 |
SuperligaAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.20 | 73 |
| Goal involvements | 8 | 0.42 | 78 |
| Shots | 21 | 1.10 | 41 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.50 | 63 |
| Shot accuracy | 48.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 19.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 75 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.21 | 75 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.37 | 44 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.21 | 28 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 77 |
| Key passes | 16 | 0.80 | 30 |
| Chances created | 15 | 0.78 | 40 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.21 | 59 |
Denil Castillo has taken 21 shots with 10 on target (48% accuracy), scoring 4 goals. That is a shot roughly every 82 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 41st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Denil Castillo has 4 assists and 16 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 115 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 77th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 567 | 29.60 | 11 |
| Accurate passes | 480 | 25.10 | 17 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Long balls won | 20 | 1.04 | 20 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.26 | 51 |
| Backward passes | 160 | 8.35 | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 59 | 3.08 | 15 |
Denil Castillo has completed 480 of 567 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 11th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 21 | 1.10 | 76 |
| Dribble attempts | 31 | 1.62 | 64 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 88 |
| Duels won | 120 | 6.26 | 85 |
| Aerials won | 28 | 1.46 | 83 |
| Touches | 859 | 44.80 | 4 |
| Possession lost | 153 | 7.99 | 6 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.42 | 12 |
| Fouls won | 41 | 2.14 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 22 | 1.15 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Denil Castillo completes 21 dribbles at a 68% success rate and wins 120 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 31 | 1.62 | 28 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 1.10 | 47 |
| Interceptions | 23 | 1.20 | 61 |
| Clearances | 37 | 1.93 | 69 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 91 | 4.75 | 49 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.10 | 83 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.05 | 84 |
Denil Castillo makes 31 tackles and 23 interceptions , adding 37 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 35 | 1.83 | 87 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.26 | 72 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.21 | 85 |
| Fouls per card | 7.00 | n/a | 51 |
| Foul involvements | 76 | 3.97 | 96 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Denil Castillo has committed 35 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right central midfielder (8 appearances), also at attacking midfielder (3) and left central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Denil Castillo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 1 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.06 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 22 | 860 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 6.72 |
| Europa League | 8 | 572 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6.79 |
 Champions League | 5 | 237 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.94 |
Champions LeagueAbout Denil Castillo
Superliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Superliga, Denil Castillo has scored 4 goals and 4 assists across 26 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1724 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Denil Castillo has attempted 21 shots with 10 on target, a 48% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Denil Castillo has created 15 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 21 successful dribbles from 31 attempts (68% success rate). Denil Castillo has contributed 16 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Denil Castillo has registered 31 tackles (21 won), 23 interceptions, and 37 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 480 from 567 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Denil Castillo has won 120 of 225 total duels.
Discipline
Denil Castillo has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 35 fouls and winning 41.
About Denil Castillo
Denil Castillo is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for FC Midtjylland in the Superliga, representing Ecuador. Denil Castillo is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 24 March 2004.
Most recent appearance
Denil Castillo's most recent match was away at Saudi Arabia on November 2nd. FC Midtjylland won 2-1. Denil Castillo played 77 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 7.06.
Recent matches
- December 9th2-0 lossatMexico(0 mins, rating 0)
- July 25th2-1 winvsGermany(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 2nd0-0 drawvsCuracao(0 mins, rating 0)
- October 16th1-0 lossatCôte d'Ivoire(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 2nd2-1 winvsSaudi Arabia(77 mins, rating 7.06)
Next fixture
Denil Castillo and FC Midtjylland are next in action on December 31st against Beşiktaş in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Beşiktaş vs FC Midtjylland match preview.
Teammates at FC Midtjylland
Denil Castillo currently plays alongside Abdou Aziz Ndiaye, Darío Osorio, Edward Chilufya, Gue-sung Cho, Mikel Gogorza, Franculino, Nordin Bakker, Mark Ugboh, Béni Junior, Pedro Bravo, Han-beom Lee, Valdemar Byskov, Ovie Ejeheri, Ousmane Diao, Júnior Brumado, Kjell Wätjen, Jonatan Lindekilde, Denil Castillo, Dani Silva, Liam Selin, Rasmus Nissen Kristensen, Stanley Iheanacho, Mads Bech Sørensen, Mikael Uhre, Friday Etim, Philip Billing, Julius Emefile, Victor Bak, Alamara Djabi, Elías Ólafsson, Adam Gabriel, Martin Erlić and Sofus Johannesen at FC Midtjylland.