Rafael Benitez

Born: April 16, 1960

Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)

Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Nationality: Spain Spanish

Position: Manager
Rafael Benitez
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Career History
Managerial1993-1995Real Madrid Castilla
1995-1996Real Valladolid
1996Osasuna
2000-2001Tenerife
2001-2004Valencia
2004-2010Liverpool
2010Inter Milan
2012-2013Chelsea
2013-2015Napoli
2015-2016Real Madrid
2016-2019Newcastle United
2019-2021Dalian Pro
2021-2022Everton
2023-2024Celta Vigo
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Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring on August 17, 2014
Newcastle vs. Man City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Man City and Newcastle.
Nov 20, 08:00
 Steven Gerrard celebrates Liverpool winning the FA Cup in May 2006
Liverpool's greatest XI of all time using different nationalities
Sports Mole selects Liverpool's greatest-ever XI with a difference - only one player is allowed from each country.
Nov 11, 23:59
 Manager of Panathinaikos Rafael Benitez during his side's match against Asteras Tripolis, on October 26, 2025
Preview:Malmo vs Panathinaikos - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Malmo and Panathinaikos, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 4, 13:42
 Lucas Paqueta of West Ham United during his side's match against Newcastle United, on November 2, 2025
West Ham vs. Newcastle: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between West Ham United and Newcastle United.
Nov 2, 16:43
 Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou pictured on October 5, 2025
Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea: Ange Postecoglou out to avoid equalling Tony Pulis feat as Blues target club-first
Chelsea will be bidding to record a club-first in Saturday's Premier League fixture at Nottingham Forest, while Ange Postecoglou will be hoping to avoid an unwanted feat set by Tony Pulis.
Oct 17, 11:11
 Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou pictured on October 5, 2025
Ange Postecoglou future: Nottingham Forest 'to consider' former youth player if decide on another managerial change
Nottingham Forest will reportedly consider appointing a former youth player as their new head coach if they sack Ange Postecoglou.
Oct 12, 17:32
 Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks of all time on 17-year anniversary of Manchester City Premier League turnaround
To mark the 17-year anniversary of Liverpool's Premier League turnaround against Manchester City, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest Reds comebacks.
Oct 5, 21:55
 Everton's Seamus Coleman and Crystal Palace's Jordan Ayew clash on May 19, 2022
Everton vs. Crystal Palace: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Crystal Palace and Everton.
Oct 5, 16:15
 Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool during his side's game against Chelsea, on October 4, 2025
Chelsea vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Liverpool before Saturday's Premier League clash.
Oct 4, 21:42
 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger in 2016.
Which managers have taken charge of most Premier League matches in history?
Sports Mole takes a look at the top 20 managers who have taken charge of the most Premier League games in history since the 1992-93 season.
Sep 28, 22:00
 Liverpool's Luis Suarez with Everton's Sylvain Distin and James McCarthy on November 23, 2013
Liverpool vs. Everton: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and notable previous meetings between Merseyside's historic football clubs, Everton and Liverpool.
Sep 18, 08:00
 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema lifts the Champions League trophy on May 28, 2022
Which club has won the most Champions League trophies in history?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at which club has won the European Cup/Champions League the most often.
Sep 17, 08:00
 Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri celebrates scoring on October 30, 2024
Premier League's 10 youngest players of all time after Max Dowman Arsenal debut
Sports Mole counts down the 10 youngest players in Premier League history.
Sep 1, 14:48
 Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and Rafael Benitez with the trophy after winning the Champions League final on May 25, 2005
AC Milan vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between historical Champions League opponents AC Milan and Liverpool.
Jul 26, 12:40
 Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez watches on during his side's EFL Cup clash with Nottingham Forest on August 29, 2018
Liverpool quiz: Can you name Rafael Benitez's 25 most expensive signings on anniversary of appointment?
Sports Mole challenges you to name Rafael Benitez's 25 most expensive signings during his time at Liverpool.
Jun 16, 15:54
 Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
PSG vs. Inter Milan: Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2024-25 Champions League final between PSG and Inter, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
May 29, 09:30
 Chelsea's Petr Cech with the Champions League trophy in 2012
Chelsea's record in 13 previous European finals after Real Betis Conference League victory
Sports Mole looks at Chelsea's record in previous European finals following their 4-1 Conference League thrashing of Real Betis.
May 29, 07:51
 Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and Rafael Benitez with the trophy after winning the Champions League final on May 25, 2005
AC Milan 3-3 Liverpool: Can you name the lineups from 2005 Champions League final on 20-year anniversary?
Sports Mole challenges you to name the lineups from the 2005 Champions League final between AC Milan and Liverpool.
May 25, 11:37
 Newcastle United's Sean Longstaff on October 19, 2024
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'reignite interest' in midfielder they refused to pay £50m for in 2019
Manchester United reportedly reignite their interest in a Premier League midfielder who they refused to pay around £50m for in the summer of 2019.
Mar 24, 16:08
 Birmingham City's Obafemi Martins celebrates with teammates on February 27, 2011
Greatest ever League Cup finals: Majestic Martins, Lazarus resurrection, Mourinho mayhem
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle, Sports Mole takes a look at five of the greatest ever finals in the competition's history.
Mar 14, 21:20
 Chelsea in Copenhagen in 2011.
Copenhagen vs. Chelsea: Enzo Maresca's defending 27-year streak in Conference League tie
Sports Mole takes a look at Chelsea's experience of facing Danish opposition in competitive fixtures ahead of the first leg of their Conference League last-16 tie with Copenhagen.
Mar 5, 12:00
 Kevin Kilbane says David Moyes is a 'top manager' on February 12, 2025
"He can bring good times back": Kevin Kilbane on why David Moyes can succeed in the long term as Everton manager
Former Everton midfielder Kevin Kilbane exclusively tells Sports Mole that David Moyes is the man take Everton forward in their new home at Bramley-Moore Dock.
Feb 12, 14:32
 Liverpool's Glen Johnson and Lille's Eden Hazard pictured on March 18, 2010
Liverpool vs. Lille: Head-to-head record and past meetings between Premier League, Ligue 1 clubs
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Liverpool and Lille, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Jan 27, 23:39
 Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and PSV Eindhoven's Mika Vayrynen on September 12, 2006
PSV Eindhoven vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Jan 27, 15:23
 Liverpool's Harvey Elliott celebrates on January 21, 2025
Liverpool 2-1 Lille: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mohamed Salah hits another goalscoring milestone
Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott score the goals as Liverpool beat 10-man Lille 2-1 at Anfield in the Champions League.
Jan 21, 21:55
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates on January 21, 2025
Liverpool vs. Lille: Mohamed Salah hit new scoring milestone, club break 20-year Champions League record
Mohamed Salah hits a new milestone for Liverpool, while Arne Slot's side break a 20-year defensive record in the first half against Lille.
Jan 21, 21:07
 Vitor Pereira as Flamengo head coach in April 2023.
Vitor Pereira: Accepting Wolves job was an easy decision
Vitor Pereira says 'he did not think twice' about accepting an offer to leave Al Shabab to become the new head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Dec 20, 14:07
 Everton celebrate on December 4, 2024
Preview:Everton vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Everton and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 5, 15:51
 Bayer Leverkusen's Daniel Bierofka and Liverpool's Stephen Warnock pictured on March 9, 2005
Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League giants Liverpool and Bundesliga titans Bayer Leverkusen.
Nov 3, 13:22
 Manchester City's Matheus Nunes celebrates scoring with Rico Lewis on September 24, 2024
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 26, 12:04
 Everton's Iliman Ndiaye celebrates scoring against Leicester City on September 21, 2024
Preview:Everton vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Everton and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 26, 06:00
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on August 17, 2024
Arne Slot out to achieve Liverpool Premier League first in Brentford clash
Arne Slot is chasing a Liverpool Premier League record as the Reds prepare to host Brentford in their second game of the 2024-25 Premier League season.
Aug 24, 09:40
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on August 17, 2024
Preview:Liverpool vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 23, 09:42
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on August 17, 2024
Arne Slot reveals ruthless reason for Jarell Quansah withdrawal after injury fears
Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirms that he substituted Jarell Quansah at half time against Ipswich Town because his side were losing too many duels.
Aug 17, 17:54
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland during the press conference on March 5, 2024
Chelsea vs. Man City: Best stats ahead of Premier League blockbuster
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, Sports Mole picks out some of the best pre-game stats.
Aug 17, 12:20
 CL 2005
Can you name Liverpool's matchday squad from the 2005 Champions League final?
To celebrate the 19-year anniversary of the Miracle of Istanbul, Sports Mole challenges you to name Liverpool's full 18-man squad from the 2005 Champions League final.
May 25, 08:13
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp lifts the Champions League trophy on June 1, 2019
Jurgen Klopp's trophy record at Liverpool
Ahead of Jurgen Klopp's departure from Liverpool, Sports Mole takes a look at every trophy that the German manager has won during his glittering nine-year spell at Anfield.
May 14, 08:30
 Villarreal players applaud fans after the match on March 7, 2024
Preview:Celta Vigo vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Celta Vigo and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 3, 16:44
 Deportivo Alaves coach Luis Garcia Plaza reacts on February 3, 2024
Preview:Alaves vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Alaves and Celta Vigo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 25, 19:52
 Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini reacts on February 22, 2024
Preview:Real Betis vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Real Betis and Celta Vigo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 10, 12:55
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