Birth Date: Feb 13, 1979Birth Place: Zamora, Mexico
Height: 1.83m
Weight: 76 kg
Squad No: 4
Nationality: Mexico Spain
Position: Defender
Age: 33
Foot: right
Player's agent: Gestifute
Rafael Márquez Álvarez (born on 13 Feb 1979, in Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico) is a Mexican footballer best known as one of the players for the Spanish La Liga club FC Barcelona, where he plays on the Centre back position. Since his 2003 debut in Barcelona he scored 8 goals in over 150 appearances, and has won La Liga three times (seasons 2004-05, 2005-06, and 2008-09).
Márquez was selected by coach Ricardo Lavolpe in the 23 Mexican squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. During the World Cup tournament, Márquez played in all four matches, and scored the lone Mexican goal in a 2-1 loss to Argentina in the Round of 16. Since Mexico's second round exit, he has spoken out about the need to encourage future Mexican football players to play in Europe to increase the competitiveness of the team.
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