D. Castillo — season analysis
Denil Daniel Castillo Preciado (Ecuador) does his best work between the lines for FC Midtjylland (Superligaen), and his 2025/26 numbers lean clearly toward creation. At 21, he is still at the start of his career, which makes these numbers a projection as much as a record.
So far he has scored 4 goals and provided 4 assists in 26 appearances — 8 goal contributions in total. That comes across 1,725 minutes on the pitch, or 0.21 goals per 90 minutes and 0.42 goal involvements per 90. He has started 21 of those matches.
On the creative side he has produced 16 key passes while completing 84% of his passes. From 17 shots, 59% on target, his shot conversion is 24%. In one-on-ones he completes 66% of his dribbles.
He wins 53% of his duels. Disciplinary record this season: 5 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 7.6 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.