Santiago Castaneda shines in Bundesliga as Paderborn seeks revival
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Santiago Castaneda, a 21-year-old midfielder, is making waves in the Bundesliga with Paderborn. He scored his first goal of the season, contributing to the club's first Bundesliga victory in 2,431 days. After moving from Tampa Bay Rowdies to Germany, Castaneda has made 73 appearances and is eligible to play for the U.S. or Colombia. Despite his strong performance, he was not selected for the USMNT camp, as coach Mauricio Pochettino called in younger prospects.
- •Castaneda scored for Paderborn, marking a significant team victory.
- •The club had faced a long absence from Bundesliga competition.
- •He has played 73 matches for Paderborn since joining.
- •Castaneda is eligible for both U.S. and Colombian national teams.
- •The midfielder previously played for Tampa Bay Rowdies.
- 6:42 PMCBS Sports — Meet Santiago Castaneda, the Colombian-American shining in Bundesliga who could be next USMNT gem
"The Tampa native has represented the U.S. at the youth level but is also eligible to represent Colombia
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