Samu Castillejo
Career snapshot
Career highs
Born the same day
Shares 1995-01-18 · 6 players total
| Full name | Samu Castillejo |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Samuel Castillejo Azuaga |
| Date of birth | 1995-01-18 (31 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Málaga, Spain |
| Citizenship | Spain |
| Position | Attack - Right Winger (main: Attack) |
| Foot | left |
| Height | 182.00 m |
| Current club | Johor Darul Ta'zim |
| Joined | 2025-02-27 |
| Contract expires | 2026-05-31 |
| Agent | Jorge Yepes |
| Outfitter | adidas |
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 2 | 24/25 | 25/26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| US Sassuolo | 1 | 23/24 | 23/24 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valencia CF | 1 | 22/23 | 22/23 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 342 |
| AC Milan | 4 | 18/19 | 21/22 | 113 | 10 | 15 | 2,662 |
| Villarreal CF | 3 | 15/16 | 17/18 | 127 | 11 | 14 | 4,025 |
| Málaga CF | 1 | 14/15 | 14/15 | 39 | 1 | 5 | 2,349 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | ASEAN Club Championship | Johor Darul Ta'zim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | Super League | Johor Darul Ta'zim | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | AFC Champions League | Johor Darul Ta'zim | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Italy Cup | US Sassuolo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Serie A | US Sassuolo | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Copa del Rey | Valencia CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | LaLiga | Valencia CF | 25 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 342 |
| 21/22 | Italy Cup | AC Milan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Serie A | AC Milan | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Europa League | AC Milan | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 364 |
| 20/21 | Europa League Qualifying | AC Milan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Italy Cup | AC Milan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Serie A | AC Milan | 28 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1,175 |
| 19/20 | Italy Cup | AC Milan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 263 |
| 19/20 | Serie A | AC Milan | 22 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 608 |
| 18/19 | Europa League | AC Milan | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Italy Cup | AC Milan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Serie A | AC Milan | 31 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 252 |
| 18/19 | Supercoppa Italiana | AC Milan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Copa del Rey | Villarreal CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Europa League | Villarreal CF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | LaLiga | Villarreal CF | 30 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 347 |
| 16/17 | Champions League Qu. | Villarreal CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | Copa del Rey | Villarreal CF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 128 |
| 16/17 | Europa League | Villarreal CF | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | LaLiga | Villarreal CF | 33 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1,026 |
| 15/16 | Copa del Rey | Villarreal CF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Europa League | Villarreal CF | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 780 |
| 15/16 | LaLiga | Villarreal CF | 28 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1,744 |
| 14/15 | Copa del Rey | Málaga CF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14/15 | LaLiga | Málaga CF | 34 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2,349 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 2011-07-01 | Málaga U19 | A. Malagueño | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 14/15 | 2014-07-01 | A. Malagueño | Málaga CF | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 15/16 | 2015-07-01 | Málaga CF | Villarreal | Transfer | 7500000 | €8.00m |
| 18/19 | 2018-08-17 | Villarreal | AC Milan | Transfer | 15000000 | €21.30m |
| 22/23 | 2022-07-12 | AC Milan | Valencia | Transfer | 4000000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-09-01 | Valencia | Sassuolo | Loan | 6000000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-06-30 | Sassuolo | Valencia | Return from loan | 600000 | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-08-30 | Valencia | Without Club | Transfer | 600000 | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-02-27 | Without Club | Johor DT | Transfer | 500000 | — |
| Season | Injury | From | To | Days missed | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | Muscle injury | 2016-12-04 | 2017-01-02 | 30 | 4 |
| 16/17 | Muscle injury | 2017-04-08 | 2017-04-22 | 15 | 2 |
| 17/18 | Muscle injury | 2017-11-01 | 2017-12-09 | 39 | 8 |
| 17/18 | influenza | 2018-04-05 | 2018-04-12 | 8 | 1 |
| 19/20 | Hamstring muscle injury | 2019-11-04 | 2019-11-30 | 27 | 2 |
| 19/20 | Hamstring muscle injury | 2020-07-01 | 2020-07-23 | 23 | 7 |
| 20/21 | Muscle fatigue | 2020-10-31 | 2020-11-04 | 5 | 1 |
| 20/21 | Inflammation in the knee | 2020-11-28 | 2020-12-01 | 4 | 1 |
| 20/21 | Thigh problems | 2020-12-23 | 2021-01-01 | 10 | 1 |
| 21/22 | Torn muscle fiber | 2021-10-23 | 2021-12-08 | 47 | 11 |
| 21/22 | Corona virus | 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-14 | 10 | 3 |
| 21/22 | Muscle fatigue | 2022-04-09 | 2022-04-12 | 4 | 1 |
| 21/22 | Ankle problems | 2022-04-14 | 2022-04-19 | 6 | 2 |
| 23/24 | unknown injury | 2024-02-03 | 2024-02-09 | 7 | 1 |
| 23/24 | Knee problems | 2024-04-12 | 2024-05-31 | 50 | 7 |
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €600k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €6.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €1.70m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €4.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €8.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €6.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €4.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €8.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €10.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €11.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €13.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €13.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €14.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €18.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €15.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €10.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €18.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €15.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €18.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €7.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €7.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €7.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €6.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €5.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €2.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €3.00m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €7.50m |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #12609 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #12395 | #7 | 9 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #9567 | — | 4 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manu Trigueros | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Franck Kessié | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Gianluigi Donnarumma | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Alessio Romagnoli | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hakan Çalhanoğlu | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Cédric Bakambu | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Davide Calabria | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodri | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Theo Hernández | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Álvaro González | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan dos Santos | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ismaël Bennacer | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rafael Leão | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | LaLiga | Villarreal CF | 6 | 30 |
| 18/19 | Serie A | AC Milan | 4 | 31 |
| 22/23 | LaLiga | Valencia CF | 4 | 25 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | LaLiga | Villarreal CF | 7 | 30 |
| 14/15 | LaLiga | Málaga CF | 5 | 34 |
| 16/17 | LaLiga | Villarreal CF | 3 | 33 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | 2024-06-30 | Sassuolo | Valencia | Return from loan | — | €600k |
| 23/24 | 2023-09-01 | Valencia | Sassuolo | Loan | — | €6.00m |
Teams faced most often by Samu Castillejo's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevilla FC | 41 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 47 | 55 | -8 | 24% |
| FC Barcelona | 40 | 4 | 10 | 26 | 38 | 80 | -42 | 10% |
| Athletic Club | 40 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 45 | 46 | -1 | 28% |
| SD Eibar | 38 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 46 | 38 | +8 | 39% |
| Espanyol Barcelona | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 36 | 44 | -8 | 35% |
| Getafe CF | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 45 | 41 | +4 | 41% |
| Real Madrid | 33 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 41 | 63 | -22 | 15% |
| Levante UD | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 51 | 31 | +20 | 48% |
| RC Celta | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 52 | 34 | +18 | 50% |
| Real Sociedad | 32 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 44 | 35 | +9 | 47% |
| Atlético Madrid | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 29 | 43 | -14 | 22% |
| Granada CF | 30 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 46 | 26 | +20 | 47% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | Senior debut season | |
| 14/15 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | 26 | 342 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.84 |
| 21/22 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | 43 | 1,539 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 19/20 | 25 | 871 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0.62 |
| 18/19 | 40 | 252 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1.79 |
| 17/18 | 38 | 347 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| 16/17 | 44 | 1,154 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.39 |
| 15/16 | 45 | 2,524 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.18 |
| 14/15 | 39 | 2,349 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.19 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
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Frequently asked about Samu Castillejo
Who is Samu Castillejo?
Samu Castillejo is a Spain professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Johor Darul Ta'zim.
How old is Samu Castillejo?
Samu Castillejo is 31 years old. He was born on January 18, 1995 in Málaga.
What position does Samu Castillejo play?
Samu Castillejo plays as a right winger (Attack - Right Winger).
What club does Samu Castillejo play for?
Samu Castillejo currently plays for Johor Darul Ta'zim.
How many career goals has Samu Castillejo scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Samu Castillejo has scored 26 goals in 330 appearances.
What is Samu Castillejo's market value?
Samu Castillejo's most recent reported market value is €450k.
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