Rafael Márquez
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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Monaco | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 32 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,045 | $62,000 | 37$ |
| Totals | 2 | 5,133,360 | 3,077 | $69,800 | 43$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Costa Rica:
Rafael Márquez is also compared to Keylor Navas in terms of their accomplishments in Concacaf.
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Monaco:
Eric Dier expresses admiration for Rafael Marquez during his time at Barcelona.
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Costa Rica:
Rafael Márquez is one of Mexico's top scorers against Costa Rica in the Gold Cup.
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United States:
Rafael Márquez was mentioned as having ties to a drug trafficker linked to major cartels.
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Monaco:
Rafael Marquez is listed among the players who have made significant contributions to AS Monaco.
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Mexico:
Rafael Márquez was admired by Carles Puyol as the best in Mexico.
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Mexico:
Rafael Márquez will showcase his talent in the Clásico de Leyendas event.
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Mexico:
A great individual play by Portuguese Rafael Leão broke the well-placed defense of Rafael Márquez's former team.
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Mexico:
An ex-player from Barcelona fondly remembers Rafael Márquez as a great person and now a great coach.
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Mexico:
A former Barcelona player fondly remembers Rafael Márquez, calling him a great person and now a great coach.
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