S. Castañeda
2030 · clause 5,4 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of S. Castañeda in Career Mode
S. Castañeda is a central midfielder at SC Paderborn 07 (68 overall, CM) — unremarkable at that. They're 20 with a ceiling of 78: with minutes, in two or three seasons they're a different player.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you get the best out of S. Castañeda?
Their place is in central midfield as CM. They're the engine of midfield: circulate the ball, start moves and connect defence to attack. Surround them with legs that run for them. They can also play CDM. The game also rewards them with roles like Holding and Holding, which reinforce that profile. Technically, they cope well with their weaker foot (4★).
What are you buying?
What makes them reliable: stamina (76) and short passing (72). That competent stamina is their signature.
Do they have weaknesses?
No obvious holes for what their position asks: a profile without clear cracks.
Are they a good buy?
Worth around 3,1 M€ with 5 K€ wages. A project signing: cheap for what they can become, so the margin is on your side.
How far can they go?
They start from 68 with a ceiling of 78 — that's +10 of headroom. They're young, so they'll grow fast with games: the big jump comes before 23. Potential doesn't rise on its own: it needs games, not the bench.
What is S. Castañeda's best position?
Their best position is CM, though they can also play CDM.
How high can S. Castañeda's rating go?
Their potential is 78. They start from 68, so they can rise +10 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 3,1 M€, with 5 K€ wages.
Are they reliable on the ball?
Their short passing is 72 — run-of-the-mill for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
Pace
Shooting
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Physical
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Skill
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Mentality
Defending
By pitch position
Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
Specialities and traits
No specialities or traits recorded for this player.
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