Denil Castillo, a sprightly 21-year-old Ecuadorean chap hailing from the heart of South America, is a footballer of some distinction. As a midfielder, he not only battles it out on the pitch but excels from his position as a central defensive midfielder with FC Midtjylland. A towering figure at 6ft 1in tall (1.87m) and a formidable opponent on the field at 11 stone (70kg), his talent is reflected in the adored numeral 21 that graces his jersey.
His current market value is firmly situated above most, demonstrating the sort of excitement that follows this lad around. To put a number on it, it circles around £3m according to those who occupy themselves with such matter on Transfermarkt.
Turn back the clock to the 2023 - 2024 season, his days as a debutant with Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine. His enthusiasm saw him feature in six major occasions for the first team. It was a brief, but informative introduction to the proliferating world of football.
His journey took him to Serbia in the same season, playing under the banner of Partizan. His worth on the field was becoming evident, participating in 14 first team appearances and notching up two goals to his name.
As the seasons turned to 2024 - 2025, Denil headed north to the colder climes of Denmark, signing with FC Midtjylland. Features in the first team became more frequent, with 22 appearances showcasing his reliability. In our current season, 2025 - 2026, the young lad has made his presence known again with six first team appearances featuring another two goals for his current employers, FC Midtjylland. Clearly, Demil Castillo is a footballer worthy of our admiration and attention.
