Robert Castellanos (born May 11, 1998) is an American professional soccer player, who currently plays as a central defender for Tampa Bay Rowdies on loan from Nashville SC in MLS.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Robert Castellanos | ||
Date of birth | (1998-05-11) May 11, 1998 (age 24) | ||
Place of birth | Palmdale, California, United States | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team |
Tampa Bay Rowdies (on loan from Nashville SC) | ||
Number | 24 | ||
Youth career | |||
2015–2016 | Nomads SC | ||
2016–2017 | Atlas | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017 | LA Galaxy II | 16 | (0) |
2018–2020 | Rio Grande Valley FC | 37 | (2) |
2021– | Nashville SC | 1 | (1) |
2022– | → Tampa Bay Rowdies (loan) | 10 | (1) |
National team‡ | |||
2016 | United States U20 | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 19, 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of April 14, 2017 |
Castellanos was born in Palmdale, California and attended Estancia High School.[1] On February 14, 2017, he signed with United Soccer League club LA Galaxy II out of the youth academy of Club Atlas of the Liga MX.[2]
After three seasons with Rio Grande Valley FC, the club declined their contract option on Castellanos following their 2020 season.[3]
On February 17, 2021, Castellanos signed with MLS side Nashville SC.[4] Castellanos was loaned to USL Championship side Tampa Bay Rowdies on March 11, 2022.[5]
In August 2016, Castellanos was called into a camp by the United States at the U20 level.[6]
Tampa Bay Rowdies – current squad | |
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