Rafael Márquez
(Reguidit frae Rafael Marquez)
Rafael Márquez Álvarez (locally: [rafaˈel markes ˈalβaɾes]; born 13 Februar 1979 in Zamora, Michoacán) is a Mexican umwhile fitbawer. He played as a central defender or defensive midfielder.
Personal information | |||
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Fou name | Rafael Márquez Álvarez | ||
Date o birth | 13 Februar 1979 | ||
Place o birth | Zamora, Michoacán, Mexico | ||
Hicht | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Playin poseetion | Centre back / Defensive midfielder | ||
Hauflin career | |||
Atlas | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1996–1999 | Atlas | 77 | (6) |
1999–2003 | Monaco | 87 | (5) |
2003–2010 | Barcelona | 163 | (9) |
2010–2012 | New York Red Bulls | 44 | (1) |
2012–2014 | León | 40 | (1) |
2014–2015 | Hellas Verona | 35 | (0) |
2016–2018 | Atlas | 58 | (1) |
Naitional team | |||
1999 | Mexico U20 | 4 | (2) |
1997–2018 | Mexico | 146 | (19) |
* Senior club appearances an goals coontit for the domestic league anerly |
He spent ower a decade playin in Europe, winnin numerous titles wi Monaco an FC Barcelona. In 2006 he acame the first Mexican player tae win the UEFA Champions League when his Barcelona side beat Arsenal.