Denil Castillo, an Ecuadorian national born on 24 March 2000, serves as a midfielder, often in the central defensive position, for Danish team FC Midtjylland. His commanding physical presence is marked by his height of 6ft 1in (1.87m) and weight of 11st (70kg). As appropriate for a player of his calibre, he dons the coveted number 21 jersey.
As of current assessments, Castillo has an estimated market value of around £2.9m according to Transfermarkt.
His first major move took place in July 2023 when he travelled halfway across the world, transferring from Ecuadorian Serie A outfit LDU Quito to Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine. The fee involved was a relatively modest sum, around £690k. Despite limited opportunities, he featured six times for the Premier League side during the 2023-2024 season.
Seeking more game time, Castillo went out on loan to Serbian SuperLiga club Partizan in January 2024. This proved to be a pivotal move as he found the back of the net twice in 14 league appearances.
After showing his worth in Serbia, the Ecuadorian's next move was to Danish side FC Midtjylland in July 2024, a move costing the club around £3.4m. During his time at FC Midtjylland, his influence on the pitch has grown substantively. In his first season (2024-2025), he made 22 league appearances, and in the ongoing 2025-2026 campaign, has already appeared 12 times, scoring two goals.
Bolstering the midfield for FC Midtjylland, Castillo also demonstrated his abilities on the Continental stage. Evidently, during the 2025-2026 Europa League Qualifiers, he managed to get his name on the scoresheet once in a total of six appearances, three of which included being in the starting eleven. His continental journey did not end there, as he went on to start three times in the main Europa League competition during the same season.
These feats highlight Castillo's marked progression as a player, and football enthusiasts, particularly those of FC Midtjylland, will surely watch his future career with interest.
