When did Rafael Márquez make his professional debut?
Rafael Márquez made his professional debut in October 1996 at the age of seventeen. He played for Atlas, a club based in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Questions about Rafael Márquez
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What major trophies did Rafael Márquez win with Barcelona?
Rafael Márquez won four La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies during seven seasons with the club. The 2005, 06 season saw him play every minute of the final against Arsenal when Barcelona defeated their opponents two goals to one.
Why was Rafael Márquez sanctioned by the United States Treasury Department?
On August ninth 2017, the United States Treasury Department sanctioned Rafael Márquez under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act due to alleged ties to drug trafficking organizations headed by Raúl Flores Hernández. Nine businesses linked to him were frozen including a soccer school and charitable foundation.
How many countries has Rafael Márquez won league titles in?
Rafael Márquez is the first Mexican footballer to win league titles in three different countries. As captain he led León to back-to-back league titles in 2013 and 2014 after winning titles in France and Spain.
When did Rafael Márquez join the Mexico national team as assistant coach?
On July twenty-second 2024, Rafael Márquez joined the Mexico national team as assistant coach to Javier Aguirre. Together they won the Nations League title in March 2025 and the Gold Cup in July 2025.