Rafael Márquez's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Rafael Márquez.
Rafael Márquez Álvarez is a Mexican football coach and former player recognized as one of Mexico's all-time best. Nicknamed 'El Káiser', he excelled as a defender. Currently, he serves as the assistant coach for the Mexico national team.
1999: Other CONCACAF Finalist
As of July 2010, Rafael Márquez was one of two players from CONCACAF to play in a Champions League final, the other being Dwight Yorke for Manchester United in 1999.
2004: UNAM Consecutive League Titles
In 2013, León became only the second team in history to win consecutive league titles in the short tournament era, the first being UNAM, who won the Clausura 2004 and Apertura 2004.
2006: Won Champions League with Barcelona
In 2006, Rafael Márquez became the first Mexican player to win the Champions League with Barcelona's victory over Arsenal.
2006: Won UEFA Champions League Title
In 2006, Rafael Márquez won the UEFA Champions League title with Barcelona after defeating Arsenal 2-1 in the final, becoming the first Mexican to play in and win a Champions League final.
October 2007: Nomination 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.
December 2008: 200th Match for Barcelona
On December 13, 2008, Rafael Márquez played his 200th match for Barcelona in their 2–0 win against Real Madrid.
February 2010: First Goal Since Return
On February 20, 2010, Rafael Márquez scored his first goal since his return against Racing Santander.
October 2013: First Goal for León
On October 5, 2013, Rafael Márquez scored his first goal for León in the Liga MX against Puebla.
2013: Liga MX Title with León
In 2013, Rafael Márquez captained León to a Liga MX title.
2014: Back-to-back Liga MX Title with León
In 2014, Rafael Márquez captained León to a second consecutive Liga MX title.
2017: Champions League Appearances Record Surpassed
By 2017, Javier Hernández surpassed Rafael Márquez's record of 46 UEFA Champions League appearances, the most by a Mexican or CONCACAF player.
2018: Fifth World Cup Appearance
In 2018, Rafael Márquez became only the fourth player to play for his national team in five consecutive editions of the FIFA World Cup.
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