Israel Castro
Israel Castro Macías 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.Honours
UNAM- Mexico Primera División: Clausura 2004, Apertura 2004, Clausura 2009, Clausura 2011
- Campeón de Campeones: 2004
Guadalajara
Mexico
Individual
Career statistics
International goals
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 12 August 2009 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico | 1–1 | 2–1 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |