Kevin Castaño

Kevin Duván Castaño Gil (born 29 September 2000) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Atlético Mineiro, on loan from Argentine Primera División club River Plate, and the Colombia national team.

A product of Águilas Doradas, Castaño established himself in Colombia before moving abroad in 2023 to join Cruz Azul in Mexico. He later transferred to FC Krasnodar, where he won the Russian Premier League in his first season, the club's first league title in history. In 2025, he signed with River Plate in Argentina.

At international level, Castaño made his senior debut for Colombia in 2023 and was part of the squad that finished runners-up at the 2024 Copa América and part of the squad that made it to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.

Club career Águilas Doradas Born in Itagüí, Castaño came through the academy system at Águilas Doradas having joined when he was 12 years old. By the age of fifteen he was promoted to their under-20 team, and at eighteen years-old made the step up to the senior team, and his debut professional debut followed two years later.

Cruz Azul On 26 June 2023, Castaño joined Cruz Azul.

Krasnodar On 5 January 2024, Castaño agreed on a transfer to the Russian club Krasnodar. Signing a contract until the summer of 2028 on 21 January 2024.

River Plate On 12 March 2025, Castaño signed with River Plate in Argentina.

Atlético Mineiro On 14 August 2026, Castaño joined Brazilian Série A club Atlético Mineiro on loan until June 2027.

International career Castano made his debut for the Colombia senior side in a friendly match against the United States on 28 January 2023. He was called up again to the Colombia squad for friendly matches against South Korea and Japan in March 2023.

He was again called up by Néstor Lorenzo for the 2024 Copa América, where Colombia finished as runners-up.

On 25 May 2026, he was named in head coach Néstor Lorenzo's final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He made his FIFA World Cup debut on 17 June in a 3–1 victory over Uzbekistan, coming on as a substitute for Jhon Arias in the closing minutes of the match.

Personal life His father Richard, with whom he would have training sessions as a youngster, was a big influence on his football career.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours Krasnodar Russian Premier League: 2024–25

Colombia Copa América runner-up: 2024