Kevin Castaño

Kevin Duván Castaño Gil (born 29 September 2000) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Russian Premier League club Krasnodar and the Colombia national team.

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.

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.

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