| Intro | Argentine footballer |
| Is |
Athlete Football player Association football player |
| From | Argentina |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 6 January 1982, Salto |
| Age: | 38 years |
Israel Damonte (born 6 January 1982 in Salto, Buenos Aires) is an Argentine football midfielder playing for Estudiantes (LP) in the Argentine Primera División. He is a midfielder who can perform in any area of defensive midfield.
Biography
He was born in Salto, an important agricultural town in northern Buenos Aires Province.
Career
Damonte started his professional career playing with Estudiantes de La Plata in 2000. After not having much continuity, he was sent on loan to Quilmes for six months. Then he returned to Estudiantes till the end of 2003.
During 2004 to mid-2005, he remained playing for San Martín de Mendoza.
In July 2005, he signed a new contract with Argentine Primera División side Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy where he played a total of 33 matches and scored 5 goals.
In May 2006, he signed a three-year deal with the Mexican team Veracruz. Soon after not having much continuity with the first team, he was loaned for half a season to Nueva Chicago.
In August 2007, Israel was transferred to Arsenal de Sarandí, were his outstanding performances helped the team win the 2007 Copa Sudamericana. He scored a goal in the round of 16 against Brazilian club Goiás.
In August 2010, Damonte joined Godoy Cruz.
In January 2012, he signed for Nacional.
Honours
| Season | Club | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Arsenal de Sarandí | Copa Sudamericana |
| 2011-12 | Nacional | Uruguayan Primera División |