- Born
- Birth nameRafael Benitez Maudes
- Nicknames
- Rafa
- Rafa the Gaffer
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Rafael Benítez was born on April 16, 1960 in Madrid, Spain. He is a director and actor, known for Everton vs Arsenal (2021), UEFA Champions League (1992) and Match of the Day (1964). 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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