RAMIRO CASTILLO
Number
#14
Nationality
Albania
Team
BOLIVIA
(World Cup 94)
Coach
XABIER AZKARGORTA
Position
M (Midfielder)
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 3.1 | £550k |
Player: Ramiro Castillo
Nationality: Bolivian
Notes:
- Ramiro Castillo was a Bolivian professional footballer, not Albanian.
- Born 27 January 1966 in La Paz, Bolivia; died 5 February 1997.
- Position: Attacking midfielder.
- Club career highlights: Most notably played for Club Bolívar in Bolivia and had spells abroad with Cruz Azul (Mexico), and Argentine clubs such as Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and Rosario Central.
- International career: Represented the Bolivia national team, including at the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification campaigns and the 1994 World Cup cycle (Bolivia qualified for the 1994 World Cup; Castillo was part of the national team in that era).
- Legacy: Remembered in Bolivia for his skillful play and contributions to club and country. His life ended by suicide in 1997, which led to considerable mourning and reflection in Bolivian football circles.
Correction summary: Ramiro Castillo was Bolivian and played for Bolivian clubs (including Bolívar) and the Bolivia national team; he was not an Albanian player who played for Bolivia.