Rafael Benítez
Rafael Benítez (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish former football player and football manager who was most recently the manager of Premier League club Everton.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Benítez Maudes | ||
| Date of birth | 16 April 1960 (aged 65) | ||
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder (retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1974-1981 1981-1985 1985-1986 | Real Madrid Parla Linares | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1995-1996 1996-1997 2997-1999 2000-2001 2001-2004 2004-2010 2010 2012-2013 2013-2015 2015-2016 2016-2019 2019-2021 2021-2022 | Real Valladolid Osasuna Extremadura Tenerife Valencia Liverpool Inter Chelsea Napoli Real Madrid Newcastle United Dalian Professional Everton | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Rafael Benítez Media
Benítez managing Liverpool in 2005, his first season at the club
Benítez with Chelsea in 2012
Benítez shaking hands before a UEFA Champions League group stage match against Shakhtar Donetsk
Benítez and West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola in 2009
Banner held by fans on the Kop of former Liverpool managers, with Benítez on the far right
Benítez with Chelsea at the FIFA Club World Cup in 2012