Santiago Castro

Attacker #9
Age 21 years
Nationality Argentina
Market Value €35M

Career

No transfer history

Santiago Castro is Bologna's Bronze Engine. At just 22 years old, the Argentine forward has quickly become a fixture at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara since his move from Vélez Sarsfield in early 2024. While he is still hunting for his first major career trophy, his relentless work rate and tactical discipline have defined his early impact on European football.

Our take is that Castro is currently hitting top form, with his output significantly exceeding his baseline season ability. He has secured the SILVER BOOT badge, a testament to his clinical nature in front of goal where he has netted six times across 23 appearances. Clocking nearly 1,500 minutes on the pitch, he has proven his durability as a full_season reliable performer. While his classification as an Engine highlights his stamina, it is his Shooting that truly stands out as his strongest dimension. This blend of physical graft and finishing power makes him a multifaceted threat that defenses struggle to track over ninety minutes.

With a market value holding steady at €35M, the Stakes are high for both the player and the club. His Balance of selfless running and predatory instincts has already put him on the radar of several elite clubs looking for a modern spearhead.

Player Rating

Santiago Thomas Castro
49
Rating
32
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 63
🎯 Clutch 41
🎨 Style 43
📊 Ability 49
💰 High Premium
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Attacker

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Santiago Thomas Castro is a above average SILVER BOOT for Bologna. Evidence: 29% Goal Frequency.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Shooting (65/100) but has room to grow in Defense.

Santiago Thomas Castro Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Attackers

Height 35%
Weight 70%
Experience 16%

vs Serie A

Height 21%
Weight 66%
Experience 15%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 58 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 65 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 42 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 48 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 49 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 58
Shooting 65
Defense 42
Workrate 48
Passing 49
Key Strength 65 Shooting
Area to Watch 42 Defense

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Santiago Thomas Castro this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Apr 25, 2026 Bologna 0-2 AS Roma Serie A 45' 6.6 - 0 35 Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Apr 19, 2026 Juventus 2-0 Bologna Serie A 77' 6.3 0 0 51 Allianz Stadium
Apr 16, 2026 Aston Villa 4-0 Bologna UEFA Europa League 76' 6.3 0 0 55 Villa Park
Apr 12, 2026 Bologna 2-0 Lecce Serie A 85' 6.5 0 0 44 Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Apr 09, 2026 Bologna 1-3 Aston Villa UEFA Europa League 82' 6.7 0 0 84 Renato Dall'Ara
Apr 05, 2026 Cremonese 1-2 Bologna Serie A 99' 5.6 0 0 74 Stadio Giovanni Zini
Mar 22, 2026 Bologna 0-2 Lazio Serie A 90' 6.6 0 0 55 Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Mar 19, 2026 AS Roma 3-4 Bologna UEFA Europa League 73' 7.2 1 1 100 Stadio Olimpico
Mar 15, 2026 Sassuolo 0-1 Bologna Serie A 33' 6.2 0 0 23 MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore
Mar 12, 2026 Bologna 1-1 AS Roma UEFA Europa League 79' 6.9 0 0 52 -
Mar 08, 2026 Bologna 1-2 Hellas Verona Serie A 96' 6.0 0 0 65 Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Mar 02, 2026 Pisa 0-1 Bologna Serie A 94' 6.2 0 0 31 Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani
Feb 26, 2026 Bologna 1-0 Brann UEFA Europa League 79' 6.6 0 0 42 Renato Dall'Ara
Feb 23, 2026 Bologna 1-0 Udinese Serie A 85' 6.9 0 0 29 Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Feb 19, 2026 Brann 0-1 Bologna UEFA Europa League 45' 7.7 1 0 29 Brann Stadion

Player Market Value

Track Santiago Thomas Castro's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €35.0M
Peak Value €35.0M (Q1'25)
€35.0M €17.5M €0
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