Rafael Márquez

Rafael Márquez

athlete Mexico

Rafael Márquez is a retired Mexican professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in the history of Mexican football. Born on February 13, 1979, in Zamora, Michoacán, Márquez had a distinguished career playing for top clubs in Europe, including AS Monaco and FC Barcelona, where he won multiple league titles and the UEFA Champions League. He was also a pivotal member of the Mexican national team, participating in four World Cups from 2002 to 2018. Known for his leadership, tactical intelligence, and versatility on the field, Márquez has transitioned into a coaching role since retiring, contributing significantly to the development of football in Mexico.

Born on Feb 13, 1979 (46 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
292,386
Power
2,100$
Sentiment
6.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Vietnam 1 6.00 0.10% +0% 97,338,583 95,430 $340,000 333$
Mexico 1 7.00 0.15% +0% 128,932,753 187,130 $1,200,000 1,742$
Honduras 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 9,904,608 9,826 $25,000 25$
Totals 3 236,175,944 292,386 $1,565,000 2,100$
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Recent Mentions

Honduras Honduras: Rafael Márquez is considered one of the two best Mexican footballers in history and will take over as head coach after the 2026 World Cup. 9

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: Selección mexicana con nuevo entrenador

Mexico Mexico: Rafael Márquez is a former footballer and currently serves as an assistant coach for the Mexican national team. 7

El Universal: Los antecedentes de la Selección Mexicana ante Sudáfrica y Corea del Sur en la historia de la Copa del Mundo

United States United States: Rafael Márquez was mentioned as having ties to a drug trafficker linked to major cartels. 5

CNN: Mexican singer Julion Alvarez postpones Texas show after US visa allegedly revoked