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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| Peru | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 31,253 | $230,000 | 218$ |
| Totals | 1 | 32,971,846 | 31,253 | $230,000 | 218$ |
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Peru:
Rafael Márquez participated in the event, adding to the star-studded lineup of football legends.
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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.
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Mexico:
Rafael Márquez is a former footballer and currently serves as an assistant coach for the Mexican national team.
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Vietnam:
Rafael Marquez is mentioned as a player sharing the World Cup appearance record with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Argentina:
Rafael Márquez is one of the players who has participated in five World Cups.
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Argentina:
Rafael Márquez is one of the players who has participated in five World Cups.
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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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