Santiago Castro (born 18 September 2004, age 21) is an Argentinian striker whose senior career has, so far, been shaped mainly at Bologna. Wearing the number 9 shirt, he has become a regular part of their first-team plans rather than a prospect being kept on the edge of things.
His league record at Bologna stands at 79 appearances and 16 goals across three seasons. The 2024-2025 campaign was his most productive in Serie A, with eight goals in 36 appearances, and he has remained involved in 2025-2026 with 35 league appearances and seven goals.
Castro’s role has also stretched beyond the league this season. Across all competitions for Bologna in 2025-2026, he has made 51 appearances and scored 11 goals, including two in the Coppa Italia and two in the Europa League. His market value is around £30m, according to Transfermarkt.
At this stage, Castro is an established Bologna forward with a steady scoring return and clear first-team relevance. His career is still developing, but it is already far more than a brief Italian stop-off.
