Israel Castro

For other people named Israel Castro, see Israel Castro (disambiguation).

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Castro and the second or maternal family name is Macías.
Israel Castro
Castro playing for Cruz Azul
Personal information
Full name Israel Castro Macías
Date of birth (1980-12-20) 20 December 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth Mexico City, Mexico
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2011 UNAM 324 (12)
2011–2013 Cruz Azul 92 (3)
2014–2016 Guadalajara 67 (1)
2016–2018 Toledo 73 (1)
Total 556 (17)
International career
2007–2012 Mexico 48 (1)
Medal record
Representing  Mexico
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Winner CONCACAF Gold Cup 2009
Winner CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011
Third place Copa America 2007
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Israel Castro Macías (born 20 December 1980) is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

Club career

Pumas UNAM

He joined the Pumas youth system and worked his way through the ranks to debut in 2002; he was a regular starter and played a very important role in the 2004 campaign of the team, when Pumas won consecutive league championships. Fans also call him the "Asesino de galácticos" or "Galactic Assassin". Since he was the lone scorer in the game when Pumas defeated Real Madrid for the Santiago Bernabeu trophy in 2004. After becoming champion with Pumas Unam he was drafted by Cruz Azul. He left the team as a captain.[citation needed]

Honours

UNAM

Cruz Azul

Guadalajara

Mexico

Individual

Career statistics

International

[2]

National team Year Apps Goals
Mexico 2007 9 0
2008 2 0
2009 13 1
2010 8 0
2011 15 0
2012 1 0
Total 48 1

International goals

Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first.
Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 12 August 2009 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico  United States 1–1 2–1 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification

References

  1. ^ "¡CHIVAS CAMPEÓN DE LA COPA MX APERTURA 2015!". chivasdecorazon.com.mx. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
  2. ^ Israel Castro at National-Football-Teams.com


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