Who is Santiago Castro? Age, club, position and stats
Santiago Castro is a 22-year-old Argentine striker, born in San Martín, Buenos Aires province, on 18 September 2004. He joined Roma from Bologna on 30 July 2026 on a five-year deal, wears No.9 and made his senior Argentina debut in October.
Player profile
| Full name | Santiago Tomás Castro |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 September 2004 (22 years old) |
| Place of birth | San Martín (Buenos Aires), Argentina |
| Nationality | Argentina |
| Club | Roma |
| League | Serie A |
| Position | Striker |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Height | 182 cm |
| Shirt no. | 9 |
| Contract | 30 June 2031 |
| Youth internationals | Argentina U15, U20 |
| Senior caps | 1 |
Who is Santiago Castro?
Castro is a right-footed centre-forward who came through at Vélez Sarsfield, debuted for the first team in 2021 and joined Bologna in January 2024. In Italy he scored 8 Serie A goals in 2024/25, a Coppa Italia-winning season, and 7 in 2025/26 before moving to Roma.
FM27 lists him at Roma, and we checked that against real life: Roma is correct, Bologna is the former club.
Age and birthplace
Born 18 September 2004 in San Martín, he is 22 as of 11 November 2026. He was at Vélez from 2011 to 2021 and debuted against Atlético Tucumán on 3 August 2021.
Club, league and contract
Roma, Serie A, not on loan. He signed a five-year contract on 30 July 2026, which runs to 2031. We could not verify the fee, so we give none.
2026/27 numbers against last season
FotMob shows nine Serie A games, two starts, 327 minutes, one goal and two assists, with a 6.75 average rating. The goal came at home to Genoa on 17 October, in a 2-0 win, in the 50th minute. One assist was against Napoli in the 3-3 draw on 24 October and the other at Udinese’s expense in the 5-2 win on 31 October. He has two Champions League substitute appearances, against Slovan Bratislava and Manchester United.
At Bologna in 2025/26 he scored 7 times in 35 Serie A games (an older FotMob snapshot shows six), plus two Europa League goals in 12 games and two in two Coppa Italia games. His minutes are well below the Bologna years, so the 2026/27 output sits on a small base.
Season statistics
| Season / competition | Apps (starts) | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 · Serie A | 9 (2) | 327 | 1 | 2 |
| 2026/27 · Şampiyonlar Ligi | 2 (0) | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025/26 · Serie A (Bologna) | 35 | — | 7 | 2 |
| 2025/26 · UEFA Avrupa Ligi (Bologna) | 12 | — | 2 | — |
| 2025/26 · Coppa Italia (Bologna) | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Millî takım (A) · Arjantin A Milli Takım | 1 (0) | 21 | 0 | — |
Further metrics
- 2026/27 Serie A: FotMob average rating: 6.75 (FotMob — Santiago Castro)
- 2026/27 Şampiyonlar Ligi: Opponents: Slovan Bratislava 4-0 (31 min), Manchester United 2-3 (12 min) (FotMob — Santiago Castro)
- Millî takım (A) Arjantin A Milli Takım: Detail: Friendly v Burkina Faso, October 2026, 7-0 (Wikipedia — Santiago Castro (footballer, born 2004))
Argentina and youth record
He scored twice in six Argentina U15 games and twice in four for the U20s. His senior debut came as a 21-minute substitute in a 7-0 friendly win over Burkina Faso in October 2026; Wikipedia gives 3 October and FotMob 4 October.
Playing style: strengths and limits
He is a striker who works more off space than off possession, with movement in the box and a willingness to run channels. Match references: a goal across 90 minutes against Genoa on 17 October, an assist in 32 minutes in the 3-3 draw with Napoli, and another in 31 minutes in the 5-2 win over Udinese. They show both finishing and final-ball contribution, but the sample is small.
Strengths: box movement, youth Serie A experience, and goals in cup and European games. Limits: only two starts at Roma, no reliable xG or shot data in our sources, and Serie A totals of 7-8 goals a season at Bologna.
How he looks in Football Manager 2027
This is game data, not a real-world performance indicator. Football Manager 2027 lists him at Roma as ST, right-footed, 179cm, current ability 140, potential 160 and a game value of about £92m. Wikipedia lists his real height as 182cm.
Football Manager 2027 game data
| FM27 club | Roma |
|---|---|
| FM27 position | ST |
| Current / potential ability (CA/PA) | 140 / 160 |
| In-game value | £92m |
The values in this box are game data and do not describe real match performance. His FM27 club is not necessarily his real club. Source: Football Manager 2027 database via sortitoutsi.net.
Could he suit a Turkish Süper Lig side?
A Süper Lig move is not financially realistic today. He has just joined Roma, is under contract to 2031 and the game valuation is high, and there is no verified link to any Turkish club, so we name none. As a tactical reference only, a side wanting a mobile No.9 for counter-attacks would study the profile; that is a style idea, not a report of any talks.
GegenSports fit note
| Likely role | Mobile No.9 |
|---|---|
| Assessment label | Not financially realistic |
This note is an editorial assessment of possible tactical fit, not a report of any verified transfer talks.
GegenSports verdict
The data points to a young striker with Serie A, European and national-team experience who is still finding minutes at his new club. At 327 minutes the 2026/27 sample is small, so this is a preliminary read only.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Santiago Castro?
Born 18 September 2004, he is 22 as of 11 November 2026.
Where is Santiago Castro from?
He was born in San Martín, Buenos Aires province, Argentina.
Which club does Santiago Castro play for?
Roma, wearing No.9, since 30 July 2026, with a contract to 2031.
What position does Santiago Castro play?
Striker; right-footed and about 1.82m.
What are Santiago Castro’s 2026/27 stats?
Serie A: 9 games, 2 starts, 327 minutes, 1 goal, 2 assists (FotMob, 10 November 2026).
Sources and data date
Last checked: 11 November 2026. Figures run up to the date shown; league, cup, European and international numbers are kept separate.
