David Castro (footballer)
David Castro Pazos (born 9 October 1995) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Racing de Ferrol. Mainly a central defender, he can also play as a right back.
| Castro with Racing Ferrol in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Castro Pazos | ||
| Date of birth | 9 October 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Cuntis, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Racing Ferrol | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Pontevedra | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014 | Portonovo | ||
| 2014–2016 | Estradense | 67 | (7) |
| 2016–2017 | Céltiga | 36 | (2) |
| 2017–2019 | Pontevedra | 53 | (2) |
| 2019–2020 | Valencia B | 19 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Numancia | 13 | (1) |
| 2021– | Racing Ferrol | 82 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 December 2023 | |||
Club career edit
Castro was born in Cuntis, Pontevedra, Galicia, Castro played youth football with local side Pontevedra CF. In January 2014, he joined Portonovo SD in the Preferente Autonómica, and made his senior debut with the side.
On 19 June 2014, Castro signed for fellow fifth division side CD Estradense.[1] On 21 June 2016, after two seasons as a regular starter, he moved to Tercera División club Céltiga FC.[2]
On 13 June 2017, Castro returned to Pontevedra, now as a member of the first team in Segunda División B.[3] On 15 July 2019, he was sold to Valencia CF, being assigned to the reserves in the same division.[4]
On 6 September 2020, Castro terminated his contract with the Che and moved to CD Numancia also in the third tier.[5] The following 18 June, he agreed to a deal with Primera División RFEF side Racing de Ferrol.[6]
A regular starter, Castro contributed with one goal in 35 league appearances during the 2022–23 season, as Racing returned to Segunda División after 15 years.[7] He made his professional debut at the age of 27 on 12 August 2023, starting in a 1–0 away win over Elche CF.[8]
References edit
- ^ "El Estradense anuncia su primer fichaje, David Castro" [Estradense announce their first signing, David Castro] (in Spanish). La Voz de Galicia. 19 June 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "David Castro se marcha al Céltiga" [David Castro moves to Céltiga] (in Spanish). Faro de Vigo. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "David Castro deja el Céltiga para jugar con el Pontevedra en 2.ª B" [David Castro leaves Céltiga to play with Pontevedra in 2ª B] (in Spanish). La Voz de Galicia. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "El Pontevedra traspasa a David Castro al Valencia" [Pontevedra transfer David Castro to Valencia] (in Spanish). Pontevedra Viva. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "David Castro, nuevo jugador del Numancia" [David Castro, new player of Numancia] (in Spanish). CD Numancia. 6 September 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "David Castro jugará en el Racing de Ferrol" [David Castro will play at Racing de Ferrol]. El Mundo (in Spanish). Heraldo-Diario de Soria. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "David Castro, preparado para dar el salto «máis difícil» para un futbolista con el ascenso del Racing" [David Castro, ready to make the "hardest" jump for a footballer with Racing's promotion] (in Spanish). La Voz de Galicia. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
- ^ "El Racing de Ferrol vuelve a Segunda a lo grande" [Racing de Ferrol return to Segunda through the big door] (in Spanish). Marca. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
External links edit
- David Castro at BDFutbol
- David Castro at Soccerway