Israel Castro
Israel Castro Macías 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- Mexico Primera Division: Clausura 2004, Apertura 2004, Clausura 2009, Clausura 2011
- Campeón de Campeones: 2004
- Copa MX: Clausura 2013
- Copa MX: Apertura 2015
International
- CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2009, 2011
Individual
- Best Defensive Midfielder of the tournament:Clausura 2011
International goals
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | August 12, 2009 | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico | 1–1 | 2–1 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |