Quick Info
| Profession | Football Coach and Former Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Mexican |
| Date of Birth | 13/02/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Zamora, Mexico |
Latest News about Rafael Márquez
08/07/2026
Rafael Márquez was officially confirmed as the new head coach of the Mexico national team by the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) on July 8, 2026, following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He will take charge of the team starting in September 2026, leading Mexico through the upcoming FIFA dates and the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals in November.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Rafael Márquez Álvarez, known as 'El Káiser de Michoacán', is one of Mexico's greatest footballers. He made history as the first Mexican player to join FC Barcelona and won multiple La Liga and UEFA Champions League titles. He captained Mexico in five consecutive FIFA World Cups (2002-2018) and is currently the head coach of the Mexico national team. |
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| Playing Position | Defender (Center-back and Defensive Midfielder) |
| International Caps | 147 |
| International Goals | 17 |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First Mexican player to play for FC Barcelona | |
| 2. First Mexican player to win the UEFA Champions League (2006) | |
| 3. Captained Mexico in a record five consecutive FIFA World Cups | |
| 4. Versatile defender who could play as both center-back and defensive midfielder | |
| 5. First Mexican footballer to win league titles in three countries |