Israel Castro
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| Personal information |
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| Full name |
Israel Castro Macias |
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| Date of birth |
(1980-12-20) 20 December 1980 |
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| Place of birth |
Mexico City, Mexico |
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| Height |
1.72 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) |
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| Playing position |
Midfielder |
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| Senior career* |
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| Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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| 2002–2011 |
UNAM |
324 |
(12) |
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| 2011–2013 |
Cruz Azul |
92 |
(3) |
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| 2014–2016 |
Guadalajara |
67 |
(1) |
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| 2016–2018 |
Toledo |
73 |
(1) |
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| National team |
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| 2007–2011 |
Mexico |
48 |
(1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19 June 2017 |
Israel Castro Macías (born December 20, 1980) is a former Mexican footballer who last played as a defensive midfielder for Spanish club CD Toledo.
Club career
Pumas UNAM
He currently plays as a defender for Guadalajara . 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.
Honours
Club
- UNAM
- Cruz Azul
- Guadalajara
International goals
- Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first.
