History of Rafael Márquez in Timeline
Rafael Márquez Álvarez is a Mexican football coach and former player, widely regarded as Mexico's best defender and one of its greatest players ever. Nicknamed 'El Káiser,' he currently serves as the assistant coach for the Mexico national team. His career highlights his significance in Mexican football history.
2 days ago : Aguirre Discusses Criticism of Selección, Márquez; Expects Tough Match Against Panama.
Javier Aguirre acknowledges criticism comes with coaching Mexico and is related to Rafael Márquez. He anticipates a challenging game against Panama in the Nations League. Aguirre emphasizes the need for pride, highlighting the Vasco style.
February 1979: Rafael Márquez's Birth
In February 1979, Rafael Márquez Álvarez was born. He is a Mexican football coach and former player who played as a defender. He is currently the assistant coach of the Mexico national team.
October 1996: Márquez Debut with Atlas
In October 1996, Rafael Márquez made his professional debut with Atlas at the age of 17.
1996: Rafael Márquez began his career with Atlas
In 1996, Rafael Márquez started his professional career with Atlas, where he played in over 70 games for the club.
1998: Márquez was not chosen for the 1998 FIFA World Cup squad
Rafael Márquez was not chosen for the 1998 FIFA World Cup squad
1999: Yorke Played in Champions League final
In 1999, Dwight Yorke also played in a Champions League final
1999: Atlas Runner-Up in the League
In 1999, Rafael Márquez and Atlas were runner-up in the league, losing the final against Toluca on penalties during the Verano 1999 tournament.
December 2001: Marriage to Adriana Lavat
In December 2001, Rafael Márquez married Mexican actress Adriana Lavat.
2002: Márquez Played in the 2002 World Cup
In 2002, Rafael Márquez started all four of Mexico's games during the World Cup and received a red card during Mexico's second round loss to the United States.
2003: Márquez Joined Barcelona
In 2003, Rafael Márquez joined Barcelona, becoming the first Mexican player to represent the club.
2004: UNAM Wins Clausura and Apertura
UNAM won the Clausura 2004 and Apertura 2004 titles.
May 2005: Barcelona Won La Liga Title
On 14 May 2005, Barcelona, with Rafael Márquez, won its 17th league title after a 1–1 tie with Levante.
2006: Barcelona Won UEFA Champions League
In 2006, Rafael Márquez and Barcelona won the UEFA Champions League after defeating Arsenal 2–1 in the final. Márquez became the first Mexican to play in and win a Champions League final.
2006: Márquez won Champions League with Barcelona
In 2006, Rafael Márquez became the first Mexican player to win the Champions League when Barcelona defeated Arsenal in the final.
2006: Márquez played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
Rafael Márquez played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup tournament.
October 2007: Nominated for FIFA World Player of the Year
In October 2007, Rafael Márquez was included in the list of players nominated for the FIFA World Player of the Year award, making him the only player from CONCACAF to be nominated.
2007: Separation from Adriana Lavat
In 2007, Rafael Márquez and Adriana Lavat separated and later divorced.
2007: Márquez participated in the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 2007 Copa América
In 2007, Rafael Márquez participated in the CONCACAF Gold Cup and the Copa América. He joined up with the team Mexico for the Gold Cup's championship game against the United States after the conclusion of 2006–07 La Liga; he started the match, which Mexico lost 2–1.
December 2008: Márquez Played 200th Match for Barcelona
On 13 December 2008, Rafael Márquez played his 200th match for Barcelona in their 2–0 win against Real Madrid.
April 2009: Márquez Sustained Knee Injury
On 28 April 2009, during Barcelona's Champions League semi-final match against Chelsea, Rafael Márquez sustained a knee injury which required surgery, meaning he would miss the remainder of the season.
November 2009: Márquez Signed New Contract with Barcelona
In November 2009, Rafael Márquez signed a new contract with Barcelona that would keep him at the club until 2012.
February 2010: Márquez Scored First Goal Since Return
On 20 February 2010, Rafael Márquez scored his first goal since his return against Racing Santander.
July 2010: Márquez Released by Barcelona
On 31 July 2010, Rafael Márquez was released from his contract by Barcelona.
2010: Juventus interested in signing Márquez
After participating at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, it was reported that Italian club Juventus were interested in signing Rafael Márquez.
2010: Márquez Captained Mexico at the 2010 World Cup
In 2010, Rafael Márquez captained Mexico at the World Cup, scoring Mexico's goal in the opening match against South Africa. He also assisted Javier Hernández in Mexico's first goal in the win against France.
2010: Márquez Joined New York Red Bulls
In 2010, Rafael Márquez joined Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls.
2010: Márquez played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Rafael Márquez played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup tournament.
December 2012: New York Released Márquez
On December 13, 2012, New York released Rafael Márquez. His time in New York was criticized, and Márquez later called going to play in the United States "a bad decision."
2012: Márquez Released by New York Red Bulls
In 2012, Rafael Márquez was released from New York Red Bulls.
2012: Contracted with Barcelona until 2012
Rafael Márquez contracted with Barcelona until 2012
October 2013: Márquez Scored First Goal for León
In October 2013, Rafael Márquez scored his first goal for León in the Liga MX against Puebla, scoring a penalty kick in the 17th minute.
2013: León captured the Apertura 2013 title
In 2013, León captured the Apertura 2013 title after defeating América 5–1 on aggregate, Rafael Márquez lifted his first league title in Mexico.
2013: Márquez Won Liga MX Title with León
In 2013, Rafael Márquez captained León to a Liga MX title.
August 2014: Hellas Verona Signed Márquez
In August 2014, Hellas Verona of Serie A signed Rafael Márquez. He made his league debut on August 31, starting as Verona played out a goalless draw against Atalanta.
2014: Márquez Won Back-to-Back Liga MX Titles
In 2014, Rafael Márquez captained León to back-to-back Liga MX titles.
2014: Márquez played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Rafael Márquez played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament.
December 2015: Márquez Transferred to Atlas
On 21 December 2015, Rafael Márquez officially transferred to Atlas, returning to the club he debuted with.
2015: Márquez Transferred to Hellas Verona and Returned to Atlas
In 2015, Rafael Márquez transferred to Hellas Verona of the Italian Serie A and then returned to his boyhood club, Atlas.
August 2017: Sanctioned under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act
On 9 August 2017, Rafael Márquez was among 22 people sanctioned under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act by the United States Treasury Department for alleged ties to a drug trafficking organization. He was placed on a Specially Designated Nationals List.
October 2017: Helped found Asociación Mexicana de Futbolistas
In October 2017, Rafael Márquez helped found Asociación Mexicana de Futbolistas (Mexican Footballers Association).
2017: Hernández surpassed Márquez Champions League Record
In 2017, compatriot Javier Hernández surpassed Rafael Márquez record of 46 UEFA Champions League matches, which was the most by a Mexican or CONCACAF player.
April 2018: Rafael Márquez Announced Retirement
In April 2018, Rafael Márquez announced his retirement from football.
April 2018: Márquez Announced Retirement at End of Season
On 19 April 2018, Rafael Márquez announced that he would retire at the end of the season, but stated his intention to represent Mexico at the World Cup. He played his final match at the Estadio Jalisco on April 20.
June 2018: Named in Mexico's World Cup squad
On 4 June 2018, Rafael Márquez was named in Mexico's final 23-man squad for the World Cup, marking his fifth appearance in the tournament. He became the fourth player in history to achieve this feat, alongside Lothar Matthäus, Gianluigi Buffon, and Antonio Carbajal. He played in the match against Germany and became the third person to play at a fifth World Cup.
2018: Fifth World Cup Appearance
In 2018, Rafael Márquez became one of only four players to play for their national team in five consecutive editions of the FIFA World Cup.
May 2019: Departure as Atlas' sporting president
In May 2019, Rafael Márquez departed from his position as Atlas' sporting president, succeeding Fabricio Bassa.
April 2020: Appointed as a youth coach at Alcalá
On 8 April 2020, Rafael Márquez was appointed as a youth coach at Alcalá, taking care of the Cadete A (under 15) squad for the 2020–21 season.
September 2021: Removed from Specially Designated Nationals List
Since 22 September 2021, Rafael Márquez has been removed from the Specially Designated Nationals List and is now cleared of his name from the U.S. Treasury Department.
October 2021: Joined TUDN network
In October 2021, Rafael Márquez joined the TUDN network as an analyst and commentator for national team games.
July 2022: Appointed Head Coach of Barcelona Atlètic
On 14 July 2022, Rafael Márquez was appointed head coach of Barcelona Atlètic, signing a two-year contract.
June 2023: Extension with Barcelona Atlètic
On 14 June 2023, it was announced that Rafael Márquez would continue as head coach with Barcelona Atlètic, signing an extension.
July 2024: Departure from Barcelona Atlètic
On 21 July 2024, Barcelona Atlètic announced Rafael's departure of the club.
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