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Sets up late goal versus Udinese Castro assisted once to go with one interception, one clearance and two chances created in Saturday's 5-2 win versus Udinese.

Impact Castro played half an hour off the bench for the third time in the last four matches and teed up Daniele Ghilardi on the final goal of the game, posting his second helper in the campaign. Instead, he didn't take a shot for the first time in the season. Castro has notched one goal, 11 attempts (two on target) and four chances created in the last five bouts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Castro assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Castro made an impact as a substitute at Napoli, where his only chance created turned into an assist for Leonardo Balerdi in a 3-3 draw. The forward also took two shots after coming on just before the hour, as Roma pushed forward with an extra striker. The Argentine has been limited to one start this season, which came while Donyell Malen served a suspension, but he scored in that game against Genoa. He has since played more than half an hour off the bench in each of the last two outings.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Castro scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Genoa.

Impact Castro got on the scoresheet during Saturday's win. He also created a chance in what quickly became a solid all-around showing. The forward didn't have too much volume, but the volume he did manage he was efficient with. This is a good performance to build on as Champions League play continues.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Roma Castro is transferring from Bologna to Roma on a permanent deal.

Impact Castro is coming off two solid campaigns as the main striker for Bologna, totaling 17 goals and seven assists combined. He tallied 77 shots (29 on target), 38 chances created and six crosses (zero accurate) in 47 appearances in 2025/2026. He'll back up and partner with Doynell Malen at Roma.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots against Inter Castro generated three shots (zero on goal), one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact Castro paced his team in attempts but missed the mark in all of them. He took at least one shot in the last rounds, piling up eight (two on target), but he failed to score in his last 11 displays. He closed the campaign with nine goals, three assists, 87 shots (29 on target) and 38 chances created in 47 appearances (27 starts), pretty much matching last year's numbers.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Napoli meeting Castro registered one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created and drew two fouls in Monday's 3-2 victory against Napoli.

Impact Castro resumed starting after coming off the bench last week and was decently active but wasn't part of any of the three goals. He hasn't found the target in nine fixtures. He has taken at least one shot in three straight games, totaling four attempts (one on target) and adding three chances created and two clearances during that stretch.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Stifled in Juventus fixture Castro registered one tackle (zero won) and seven passes in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Castro drew another start with Thijs Dallinga (knee) on the mend, but struggled to produce, mostly because of a paltry collective performance by Bologna. His six-game streak with multiple attempts came to an end in this one. He hasn't contributed to a goal in six fixtures, notching 14 shots (two on target), five key passes and one cross (one accurate) during that stretch.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots in defeat Castro recorded five shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Verona.

Impact Castro led the Bologna attacking effort Sunday with five shots (zero on goal) in their 2-1 home defeat to Verona. The promising young forward has struggled to calibrate his shots of late, attempting 11 shots (two on goal) across his last five appearances (five starts). Sunday's performance and Castro's preceding appearance versus Pisa mark the first time this season (all competitions) in which the forward has played the full 90 minutes in successive fixtures.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Pisa Castro recorded three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) and drew two fouls in in Monday's 1-0 victory versus Pisa.

Impact Castro led his side in attempts, but hit the post on his best attempt. He hasn't found the target in three tilts in a row after back-to-back goals. He has posted eight shots (four on target), four chances created and one cross (zero accurate) in the last five rounds, starting consistently over Thijs Dallinga.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Goal Sunday Castro scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Torino.

Impact Castro bagged the club's second goal of the night after an own-goal, finding the back of the net in the 70th minute. This is his first goal in some time, last scoring Jan. 15 against Verona. He now has seven goals and two assists in 22 appearances, closing in on the 12 he earned last campaign.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

DNP versus Genoa Castro (illness) wasn't deployed in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Genoa.

Impact Castro recovered from an illness but didn't get minutes for just the fourth time in the season, as Ciro Immobile drew a rare start and Thijs Dallinga came off the bench. His competitors haven't been particularly effective, though, so he should remain the top option, but his manager likes to rotate a lot.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Genoa Castro (illness) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Genoa.

Impact Castro is back on the bench for Sunday's match against Genoa after missing Thursday's clash with Celtic due to illness. The forward has been replaced by Ciro Immobile at the tip of the attack but could still be an option off the bench, bringing some momentum after recording at least one shot and one chance created in each of his last three appearances, totaling eight shots and four chances created, with one goal and one assist during that span.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for Genoa match Castro (illness) has been named in Bologna's squad list to face Genoa on Sunday.

Impact Castro was unavailable in the UEFA Europa League, but his illness didn't linger, and he could be back in the XI over Thijs Dallinga, as he has been training regularly. He has taken at least one shot and created one or more chances in his last three appearances, totaling eight (two on target) and four, respectively, and scoring and assisting once during that span.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out midweek Castro will miss Thursday's fixture versus Celtic because of the flu, Bologna announced.

Impact Castro didn't train for two days in a row because of an illness and will stay home to try recovering for Sunday's away game versus Genoa. Thijs Dallinga and Jens Odgaard will spearhead the attack since Ciro Immobile is ineligible to play in the UEFA Europa League.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Castro scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-2 victory over Verona.

Impact The forward was efficient with his efforts, putting two of his three shots on frame and coming away with a goal. Castro has a strong opportunity to replicate this effort against Fiorentina on Sunday, as the team has conceded 31 goals so far in Serie A play.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Castro assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact The assist, to a goal scored by Nicolo Cambiaghi, marks Castro's second this season. It had been a while since the striker assisted a goal, with his first assist coming Aug. 30 against Como as well. Overall, Castro's goal-contributing form has been much more up, with two G/A (one goal and one assist) across his last three Serie A appearances.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nets one in loss Castro scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Castro netted his fifth goal of the season, and his first in six league games. This marked the seventh time in 15 appearances that he registered at least two shots in a match, and he also registered his first chance created in three outings. On the other end, he nabbed his first interception of the campaign.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Lazio tilt Castro drew two fouls and registered two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Castro struggled to get going and didn't capitalize on a pair of minor chances. He hasn't scored in his last five displays between Serie A and the UEFA Europa League. He has taken multiple shots in the last three matches, piling up eight (five on target), with one key pass and one cross (zero accurate) over that stretch.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace in win Castro scored two goals off five shots (three on target), created two chances and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 3-1 win over Parma.

Impact Castro had a man-of-the-match performance here, not only because of the two goals he scored to lead Bologna's come-from-behind win, but for being involved in many other dangerous plays throughout the contest. That's now three goals over the last two starts for the forward and that definitely helps his chances to become an undisputed first choice up front.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goal in draw Castro scored one goal on two shot attempts (one on target) and created one chance in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Castro picked up his first goal in five appearances for his second Serie A strike of the season. He was all over the pitch adding in a chance created and winning both of his tackle attempts. It has been a slow start to the year for the forward but a performance like this one could jump-start his season into a great one. Castro will hope for more performances like this one, with his next chance coming Wednesday versus Torino.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes for first goal Castro scored a goal while taking three shots (all on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Castro found the back of the net in the 73rd minute scoring Bologna's first goal while finishing with the second most shots on the team. The goal was the first of the season for the forward who has combined for two goal involvements, four shots and three chances created over his last three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist against Como Castro drew three fouls and assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Como.

Impact Castro filled in for Ciro Immobile (thigh) and, while he didn't take many shots, he was the main creator for his club and set up Riccardo Orsolini on the lone goal of the game. He'll divvy up minutes with Thijs Dallinga for a couple of months but should be the clear top option. He has registered five shots (zero on target) and three chances created so far.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots as sub Castro recorded four shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Castro subbed on in the 30th minute for the injured Ciro Immobile and led Bologna in shots, but could not find the back of the net. The forward should get a shot in the starting XI now that Immobile will miss around two months recovering. He logged eight goals and four assists in 43 appearances (31 starts) in 2024-25.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots Sunday Castro had four shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Fiorentina.

Impact Castro made his first start since March 16 Sunday and had an active first half. He took four shots in the opening half but failed to put a single one on target. That may be the reason why he was subbed off at halftime for Thijs Dallinga, who would go onto score later in the match.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One shot from bench Castro recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Friday's 3-1 defeat to AC Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Castro appeared off the bench for a fourth straight match Friday, seeing 29 minutes of work in the outing. His performance wasn't amazing, only seeing one shot in the loss. He still has not received a start since March despite bagging 12 goal contributions in 29 appearances before his falling out of favor.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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