Agustin Castillo

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Agustín Castillo – Life, Career & Legacy

Full name: Alberto Agustín Castillo Gallardo Date of birth: May 5, 1963 Place of birth: Ica (or Chincha Alta), Peru Nationality: Peruvian Profession(s): Football (soccer) player (midfielder) — later coach / manager

Early Life & Playing Career

• Castillo began his professional football career in Peru, initially with Atlético Chalaco in the late 1970s.

• He also played for Deportivo Municipal in Peru.

• In 1989, he moved to Ecuador to play for Deportivo Cuenca.

• From 1990 onward, much of his playing career was in Central America, especially in El Salvador and Costa Rica.

  • He played for Atlético Marte (El Salvador)

  • He then joined C.S. Herediano in Costa Rica

  • In 1994, he returned to El Salvador to play for Águila

  • Lastly, he played for FAS (C.D. FAS in El Salvador), where he eventually retired in 1997.

• His position on the field was midfielder.

Coaching / Managerial Career

After retiring as a player, Castillo transitioned into coaching. His managerial path includes:

• 1997: Began as coach of Deportivo Municipal in Peru

• He went on to manage various clubs, many in El Salvador, with significant success at C.D. FAS.

• At FAS, under his management, the club won multiple league titles — notably in 2002 (Clausura & Apertura), 2003 (Apertura), 2004 (Apertura), and 2005 (Clausura).

• He also coached other clubs such as Águila, Chalatenango, Luis Ángel Firpo, Suchitepéquez (Guatemala), and in Peru (e.g. Sport Boys, Unión Comercio, Deportivo Llacuabamba).

• He had a stint as manager of El Salvador’s national team around 2012–2013.

His reputation as a coach in Central America is particularly strong, especially for leading FAS to a golden era of domestic dominance.

Legacy & Significance

• Castillo is regarded as one of Peru’s footballers who forged a cross-border legacy, first as a player and later as a successful coach in El Salvador and the region.

• His coaching achievements, especially in El Salvador with FAS, have made him a well-known figure in Central American football circles.

• His journey also highlights how South American players and coaches frequently become integral parts of the football culture in Central America.