A native of Tumaco, Jairo ‘El Tigre’ Castillo was one of the great strikers in Colombian soccer.
The 44-year-old former soccer player stood out widely in América de Cali and in the Colombian National Team, being part of the team that managed to win the glorious Copa América in 2001.
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Likewise, he made a great impression when he was part of international teams such as Valladolid (Spain), Independiente (Argentina), AEL Limassol FC (Cyprus), Defensor Sporting (Uruguay), Godoy Cruz (Argentina) and Querétaro (Mexico).
In Colombia he went through América de Cali, Millonarios, Atlético Bucaramanga and Boyacá Chicó.
Due to his career, he was marked by his performance, as well as some controversies that left him at the center of the public sphere.
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On the other hand, he decided to put an end to his career as a footballer in 2014 wearing the Boyacá Chicó shirt at the age of 37.
His career was marked by goals and controversies. Every problem was related to his alcohol problem.
In fact, in 2001 he was involved in a car accident that took the lives of two young men. At that time, the investigation concluded that the fatal event was caused by the ex-soccer player’s state of intoxication.
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A more recent situation occurred in 2016, when the Cali authorities suspended his license for driving under the third degree of drunkenness.
Since his retirement, he tried to link up with some teams, but did not give himself the opportunity due to permanent injuries following knee surgery. In addition, he tried to be an agent for soccer players, however, he did not manage to consolidate the project.
He currently works as a forwards coach for the Rangers Club of the second division of the FPC.
For his followers, the name Gabrielle evokes some of the ex-footballer’s most emotional celebrations.
Every time he scored a goal, he dedicated it to his beloved daughter, who is reserved with her Instagram profile, but has a Facebook account. VSCOplatform to publish photographs.
The young woman, 22 years old, shares important moments of her life in that application. Also, from her father’s account, she has made special appearances in videos and photographs in which they show the love that exists between the two.
Few details are known regarding his life, but it can be understood that the family union and the bond between the Castillos is admirable and they have been facing together the problems in which the former soccer player has been involved.
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