Full name Israel Puerto Pineda Name Israel Puerto Career start 2010 Playing position Role Footballer | Height 1.87 m Position Defender Years Team Weight 77 kg | |
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Date of birth (1993-06-15) 15 June 1993 (age 22) Profiles | ||
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Israel Puerto Pineda (born 15 June 1993), known simply as Israel, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central defender for Racing de Santander.
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Club career
Born in El Viso del Alcor, Province of Seville, Andalusia, Israel joined Sevilla FC's youth system at the age of 12. Four years later, he almost quit football due to a cardiovascular disease from which he eventually recovered fully.
Israel spent his first seasons as a senior with the reserve team, competing in Segunda División B. On 10 March 2013, he scored a brace against Arroyo CP in a 3–0 home win, and, on 28 April, he made his official debut with the main squad, coming on as an 87th-minute substitute for José Antonio Reyes in a 1–1 La Liga draw at Real Valladolid.
On 2 July 2014, Israel moved to another reserve side, Villarreal CF B also in the third level. He made his debut with the first team on 4 December, starting in a 2–1 away win against Cádiz CF for the season's Copa del Rey.
On 4 March 2015, Israel was transferred to Segunda División club CD Lugo, signing a 1 1⁄2-year deal as a replacement for injured Jon García. In his debut, three days later, he scored his first professional goal, netting his team's first in a 3–2 home win over FC Barcelona B.