André Castro

Turkey On 14 August 2013, Castro joined Turkish Süper Lig club Kasımpaşa on loan. The move was made permanent for the 2014–15 season. On 6 May 2017, he scored twice in a 3–1 win at Galatasaray.

Castro signed a three-year contract with Göztepe of the same league on 8 July 2017. He scored four times in his first year, adding nine assists to help to a sixth-place finish one year after promotion.

Braga On 28 July 2020, Castro returned to his own country's top flight, on a two-year deal at Braga. Counting two goals and four assists to his name from 66 games, he renewed for a further year at its conclusion.

On 3 October 2023, Castro scored his only UEFA Champions League goal, coming off the bench in the 86th minute and closing the 3–2 away win over Union Berlin in the group stage shortly after.

Later career Castro remained in the top tier on 17 January 2024, with the 35-year-old signing for Moreirense until June 2025 after leaving Braga by mutual agreement. He returned to Porto eleven years later on 30 August, being handed the captain's armband at their reserves in the Liga Portugal 2.

At the end of the 2024–25 season, Castro announced his retirement. On 2 July 2025, he was announced as assistant manager of Porto B; however, two months later, he was promoted to the main squad in the same role under Francesco Farioli.

International career Castro earned 57 caps for Portugal across all youth levels, including 19 for the under-21s. but remained an unused substitute.

Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Taça da Liga runner-up: 2012–13

Olhanense Segunda Liga: 2008–09