David Karako (Hebrew: דוד קרקו; born February 11, 1945) is a former Israeli football defender who played for the Israel national team between 1968 and 1972, gaining 12 caps. He was part of the Israel squad for the 1970 World Cup. At club level, Karako played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Yehud, After retiring, Karako coached Hapoel Yehud, Lazarus Holon and Hapoel Or Yehuda before returning to Hapoel Yehud for a second stint. Later Karako coached Hapoel Tayibe, Maccabi Herzliya and Hapoel Ramat Gan.