# Rafael Benítez

Rafael Benítez is a Spanish football manager, born on 16 April 1960 in Madrid, Spain. Benítez played as a defender for Parla and Linares. Benítez scored 15 goals in 163 league and international games and won 1 trophy, including 1 league title.

## Benítez's career stats

|   | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Clubs, league games | 158 | 15 |
| Spain Universities XI | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 163 | 15 |

Goals per game: 0.09.

## Benítez's trophies and awards

- Trophies with club and country: 1
- League titles: 1

### Parla

- Tercera División: 1 (1981–82)

## Clubs

League games and goals at each club.

1. 1978–1979: Real Madrid Aficionados
2. 1981: Parla (loan)
3. 1981–1985: Parla, 124 games, 8 goals
4. 1985–1986: Linares, 34 games, 7 goals

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