Rafael Márquez Álvarez is a Mexican football coach and former player who played as a defender. He is the current head coach of Spanish team Barcelona Atlètic. Nicknamed El Káiser, he is regarded as the best defender in Mexico's history and one of the best Mexican players of all time.
Márquez in 2014
Márquez with Barcelona in August 2009
Márquez during his time with the New York Red Bulls
Márquez defending Marcelo at the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Futbol Club Barcelona Atlètic, commonly referred to as Barça Atlètic or Barça B, is a football team based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, that competes in Primera Federación – Group 1, the third tier of the Spanish league system. Founded in 1970, it is the reserve team of Barcelona and it plays its home fixtures at Johan Cruyff Stadium.
The Mini Estadi during a match
The Mini Estadi, home stadium until 2019