Fabio Castellano

{{short description|Italian professional footballer|bot=PearBOT 5}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Fabio Castellano

| image =

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| fullname =

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|03|14|df=y}}

| birth_place = Milan, Italy

| currentclub = Turris

| clubnumber = 4

| height = {{height|m=1.86}}

| position = Midfielder

| youthyears1 =

| youthclubs1 = Atalanta

| years1 = 2016–2017

| clubs1 = Atalanta

| caps1 = 0

| goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2016–2017

| clubs2 = → Pro Vercelli (loan)

| caps2 = 2

| goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2017–2019

| clubs3 = Ascoli

| caps3 = 3

| goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2018–2019

| clubs4 = → Juve Stabia (loan)

| caps4 = 10

| goals4 = 0

| years5 = 2019–2021

| clubs5 = Alessandria

| caps5 = 39

| goals5 = 2

| years6 = 2021

| clubs6 = Livorno

| caps6 = 17

| goals6 = 1

| years7 = 2021–2022

| clubs7 = Padova

| caps7 = 0

| goals7 = 0

| years8 = 2021–2022

| clubs8 = → Pistoiese (loan)

| caps8 = 26

| goals8 = 0

| years9 = 2022–2023

| clubs9 = Imolese

| caps9 = 11

| goals9 = 0

| years10 = 2023

| clubs10 = → Fidelis Andria (loan)

| caps10 = 8

| goals10 = 1

| years11 = 2024

| clubs11 = Chieti

| caps11 = 17

| goals11 = 0

| years12 = 2024–

| clubs12 = Turris

| caps12 = 13

| goals12 = 1

| nationalyears1 = 2013

| nationalteam1 = Italy U15

| nationalcaps1 = 8

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| nationalyears2 = 2013–2014

| nationalteam2 = Italy U16

| nationalcaps2 = 5

| nationalgoals2 = 0

| nationalyears3 = 2014–2015

| nationalteam3 = Italy U17

| nationalcaps3 = 4

| nationalgoals3 = 0

| nationalyears4 = 2015–2016

| nationalteam4 = Italy U18

| nationalcaps4 = 7

| nationalgoals4 = 0

| nationalyears5 = 2016

| nationalteam5 = Italy U19

| nationalcaps5 = 3

| nationalgoals5 = 0

| pcupdate = 18 December 2024

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Fabio Castellano (born 14 March 1998) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for {{Italian football updater|Turris}} club Turris.

Castellano began his footballing career with Atalanta, who he joined at the age of six, but never played for the club at senior level, instead making his professional debut while on loan at Pro Vercelli before signing for Ascoli in 2017.

Club career

=Atalanta=

Fabio Castellano is an academy graduate of Atalanta, having joined the club when he was just six years old.{{cite news|url=http://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/g-factor-fabio-castellano-la-promessa-dellatalanta-che-ha-detto-no-al-chelsea-e-al-manchester-united|last=Troise|first=Ciro|website=Gianluca DiMarzio|title=G Factor: Fabio Castellano, la promessa dell'Atalanta che ha detto no al Chelsea e al Manchester United|date=27 September 2016|accessdate=30 October 2016|language=it|archive-date=30 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030202414/http://gianlucadimarzio.com/it/g-factor-fabio-castellano-la-promessa-dellatalanta-che-ha-detto-no-al-chelsea-e-al-manchester-united|url-status=dead}} In 2014, he was the subject of great media coverage after he rejected offers from Manchester United, Chelsea, Inter, and AC Milan in order to remain with Atalanta.{{cite news|url=http://www.infovercelli24.it/2016/07/16/leggi-notizia/argomenti/sport-11/articolo/castellano-un-centromediano-coi-fiochhi-per-longo.html|website=Info Vercelii 24|title=Castellano, a centromediano slap for Longo|date=16 July 2016|accessdate=30 October 2016|language=it}}

==Loan to Pro Vercelli==

In July 2016, Serie B side Pro Vercelli confirmed the loan signing of Castellano.{{cite news|url=http://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/calciomercato/2016/07/15-13501481/calciomercato_pro_vercelli_negro_in_prestito_alla_pro_piacenza?cookieAccept|title=Calciomercato Pro Vercelli, Negro in prestito alla Pro Piacenza|website=Tuttosport|date=15 July 2016|accessdate=30 October 2016|language=it}} He made his debut for the club on 22 October, coming on as an 80th minute substitute for Simone Emmanuello in a 3–0 loss to Hellas Verona.{{cite news|url=http://www.lastampa.it/2016/10/22/edizioni/vercelli/sport/lhellas-verona-troppo-forte-per-la-pro-al-bentegodi-finisce-Rs9v5NL05QplxB09MspdSN/pagina.html|title=L'Hellas Verona è troppo forte per la Pro: al Bentegodi finisce 3–0|website=La Stampa|first=Alessandro|last=Nasi|date=22 October 2016|accessdate=30 October 2016|language=it}} In January 2017, reports circulated that Atalanta had reached an agreement with Juventus for the sale of Castellano, with the player to remain with Pro Vercelli for the remainder of the season. It was later revealed, however, that Atalanta and Juventus had failed to submit the requisite documents before the transfer market had closed.{{cite web|url=http://www.calcionews24.com/calciomercato-juventus-preso-castellano-dallatalanta|title=Atalanta: mistero Castellano – Juventus. Ok Carnesecchi|website=Calcio News 24|date=1 January 2017|accessdate=16 April 2017|last=Da Pozzo|first=Marco|language=it}} His only other appearance, which also marked his first professional start, came on the final day of the season in a 2–1 defeat to Frosinone which saw Pro Vercelli end the campaign in 17th position, narrowly avoiding relegation.{{cite web|url=http://www.infovercelli24.it/2017/05/19/leggi-notizia/argomenti/sport-11/articolo/frosinone-pro-vercelli-le-pagelle.html|title=La Mantia, Nono Sigillo Stagionale per un Bomber dal Grande Fiuto|date=19 May 2017|accessdate=24 May 2017|language=it}}

=Ascoli=

On 30 August 2017, Castellano signed for Serie B side Ascoli on a three-year contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.atalanta.it/site/paginalive/comunicati-dal-club/Stagione-2017-2018/2017-08/30-08-Castellano-Ascoli.html|title=Fabio Castellano all'Ascoli|website=Atalanta Football Club|date=30 August 2017|accessdate=31 August 2017|language=it|archive-date=31 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831173336/http://www.atalanta.it/site/paginalive/comunicati-dal-club/Stagione-2017-2018/2017-08/30-08-Castellano-Ascoli.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.tuttoavellino.it/le-altre-di-serie-b/ascoli-picchio-e-ufficiale-l-ingaggio-di-fabio-castellano-dall-atalanta-38340|title=Ascoli Picchio, è ufficiale l'ingaggio di Fabio Castellano dall'Atalanta|website=Tutto Avellino|last=Tedeschi|first=Antonio|date=31 August 2017|accessdate=31 August 2017|language=it}} He made his debut for the club on 17 March 2018, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 win over Ternana.{{cite news|url=http://www.primapaginaonline.it/2018/03/17/ascoli-ternana/|title=Ascoli Ternana 2-1: Monachello tiene vivo il Picchio, tre punti d'oro|publisher=Prima Pagina|date=17 March 2018|accessdate=20 April 2018|language=Italian}}

==Loan to Juve Stabia==

On 29 August 2018, he joined Serie C club Juve Stabia on loan for the 2018–19 season.{{cite web|publisher=Juve Stabia|url=http://ssjuvestabia.it/blog/presi-venditti-castellano-dallascoli/|title=SS JUVE STABIA Presi Venditti e Castellano dall'Ascoli|date=29 August 2018|language=Italian}}

=Alessandria=

On 15 July 2019, he signed a 2-year contract with Serie C club Alessandria.{{cite web|publisher=Alessandria|url=http://www.alessandriacalcio.it/ingaggiato-castellano/|title=INGAGGIATO CASTELLANO|date=15 July 2019|language=Italian}}

=Livorno=

On 1 February 2021, he moved to Livorno.{{cite web|publisher=Livorno|url=https://www.livornocalcio.it/tre-nuovi-acquisti-del-livorno/|title=Tre nuovi acquisti del Livorno!|date=1 February 2021|language=it|access-date=3 February 2021|archive-date=1 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201111442/https://www.livornocalcio.it/tre-nuovi-acquisti-del-livorno/|url-status=dead}}

=Pistoiese=

On 25 August 2021 he joined Padova, and was loaned to Pistoiese.{{cite press release|publisher=Pistoiese|url=https://www.uspistoiese1921.it/fabio-castellano-e-mattia-gennari-sono-calciatori-della-pistoiese/|title=Fabio Castellano e Mattia Gennari sono calciatori della Pistoiese|date=25 August 2021|language=it|access-date=30 August 2021|archive-date=25 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625042017/https://www.uspistoiese1921.it/fabio-castellano-e-mattia-gennari-sono-calciatori-della-pistoiese/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|date=25 August 2021|title=Fabio Castellano in prestito alla Pistoiese|url=http://www.padovacalcio.it/fabio-castellano-pistoiese/|access-date=13 October 2021|website=Padova Calcio|language=it-IT}}

=Imolese=

==Loan to Fidelis Andria==

On 31 January 2023, Castellano was loaned by Fidelis Andria.{{cite web|publisher=Fidelis Andria|url=https://www.fidelisandria.it/2023/01/31/fidelis-scambio-di-prestiti-con-limolese-in-emilia-giacomo-tulli-in-puglia-fabio-castellano/|title=FIDELIS, SCAMBIO DI PRESTITI CON L’IMOLESE: IN EMILIA GIACOMO TULLI, IN PUGLIA FABIO CASTELLANO|date=31 January 2023|access-date=2 February 2023|language=it}}

International career

=Italy national youth teams=

Castellano has represented Italy across various youth levels. He made his debut for the Italy U18 side alongside Atalanta teammate Simone Mazzocchi on 13 August 2015 in a 0–0 draw with Bulgaria.{{cite news|url=http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Serie-A/Atalanta/13-08-2015/atalanta-primavera-castellano-mazzocchi-esordio-under-18-baronio-bonacina-120928435345.shtml?refresh_ce-cp|title=L'Atalanta applaude i suoi Primavera. Castellano e Mazzocchi nell'Under 18|website=La Gazzetta Dello Sport|date=13 August 2015|accessdate=30 October 2016|language=it}}

Career statistics

=Club=

rowspan="2"\|Club !rowspan="2"\|Season !colspan="3"\|League !colspan="2"\|Cup !colspan="2"\|Other !colspan="2"\|Total
class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" \|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Pro Vercelli (loan) \|2016–17 \| Serie B \|2	0	colspan="2"
\| colspan="2"
\|2	0
Ascoli \|2017–18 \|Serie B \|3	0	colspan="2"
\| colspan="2"
\|3	0
Juve Stabia (loan) \|2018–19 \|Serie C \|8	0	colspan="2"
\|3{{efn\|Two appearances in Coppa Italia Serie C, one appearance in Supercoppa di Serie C}}	0	11	0
rowspan="3"\|Alessandria \|2019–20 \|Serie C \|22	0	1	0	2{{efn\|Appearance(s) in Coppa Italia Serie C\|name=CUC}}	0	25	0
2020–21 \|Serie C \|17	2	2	0	colspan="2"
\|19	2
colspan="2"\|Ttotal !13	0	3	0	2	0	44	0
Livorno \|2020–21 \|Serie C \|17	1	colspan="2"
\| colspan="2"
\|17	1
Pistoiese (loan) \|2021–22 \|Serie C \|7	0	colspan="2"
\| colspan="2"
\|7	0
colspan="3"\|Career total !76	3	3	0	5	0	84	3