Rafael Benítez

(1960-)

Spanish association football manager

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Rafael Benítez Maudes (born 16 April 1960) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player. He joined Real Madrid's coaching staff at the age of 26, going on to work as the under-19 and reserve team coach, and assistant manager for the senior team. He moved away from Real Madrid in 1995, but management spells at Real Valladolid and Osasuna were short-lived and unsuccessful. He guided Segunda División side Extremadura back to the Primera División in his first season in 1997, but the team was relegated the following season. He left the club, and coached Tenerife in 2000, winning promotion in his only season.

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Born	Rafael Benítez Maudes 16 April 1960 (age 65) Madrid, Spain
Zodiac	Aries
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Claudia Benitez · Daughter edit info

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José Mourinho · Associate · 1963- · Portuguese footballer/manager edit info

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Zinédine Zidane · Associate · 1972- · French association football player and manager edit info

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Karim Benzema · Associate · 1987- · French footballer edit info

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