- Born
- Birth nameRafael Benitez Maudes
- Nicknames
- Rafa
- Rafa the Gaffer
- Height1.75 m
- Rafael Benítez was born on April 16, 1960 in Madrid, Spain. He is a director and actor, known for Everton vs Arsenal (2021), LaLiga (1929) and Lega Serie A (1929). He has been married to Maria di Montserrat Benítez since 1998. They have two children.
- SpouseMaria di Montserrat Benítez(1998 - present) (2 children)
- Has two daughters, Claudia (born in 1999) and Agatha (born in 2002), with his wife Montse, a Doctor of Law.
- During his career as a coach, he managed the following professional teams: Real Valladolid (1995-1996), CA Osasuna (1996-1997), CF Extremadura (1997-1999), CD Tenerife (2000-2001), Valencia (2001-2004) and Liverpool (since 2004).
- Started his managerial career with the Real Madrid youth team.
- As a coach, he won two Spanish Championships (2002, 2004) and the UEFA Cup (2004) with Valencia; the Champions League (2005), the European Super Cup (2005) and the FA Cup (2006) with Liverpool.
- Born to Francisco Benítez, a hotelier, and Rosario Maudes, he is the second of three children.
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