Rafa Benítez

Also known as Rafael Benítez, Rafael Benitez Maudes, Rafael Benitez, Rafa Benitez

Spanish association football manager and former player

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Rafa Benítez is a Spanish football manager and former player who has coached major teams throughout Europe. He is notable for his success in club management, including winning prestigious competitions and developing a reputation for tactical expertise in the sport.

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Instance of: human
Given name: Rafael
Gender: male
Citizenship: Spain
Place of birth: Madrid
Occupation: association football coach
Educated at: Technical University of Madrid
Languages spoken: English language
Sport: association football
Position played: midfielder
Image: Shahter-Reak M 2015 (2).jpg
Height: 175

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name in native language: Rafael Benítez
birth name: Rafael Benítez Maudes
coach of sports team: Panathinaikos F.C.
Commons category: Rafael Benítez
date of birth: 1960-04-16
social media followers: 380798

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Encyclopedic overview

Rafael Benítez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player.

Benítez joined Real Madrid's coaching staff at the age of 26, going on to work as the under-19 and reserve team coach, and assistant manager for the senior team. He moved away from Real Madrid in 1995, but management spells at Real Valladolid and Osasuna were short-lived and unsuccessful. He guided Segunda División club Extremadura back to La Liga in his first season in the 1997–98 season, but the team was relegated the following season. He left the club, and coached Tenerife in 2000, winning promotion in his only season.

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