M.L. King
The Preacher
Name: Rafael Márquez Álvarez
Position: defender
Place of birth: Zamora (Mexico)
Date: 13-02-1979
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 74 kg
Rafa is the first Mexican to play for Barca. He started his career with playing for Atlas Guadalajara (1996-99), then he continued his journey to Europe, more exactly to Monaco AS. He won French Cup with his team and in the same year became the captain of the Mexican national team. After moving to a bigger club, namely Barca he had no troubles with adapting to the new environment. His performances were quite good and soon he made a perfect (coach--->player) relationship with Big Frank. Improving and expanding his football knowledge enabled him to play as a defensive midfielder, thus making him a versatile and very good player. His steep growth as a player was several times abruptly stopped by injuries but he has once again seemed to find his old touch in this season.
Trophies:
FC Barcelona
2006/07 Spanish Supercup
2005/06 Champions League
2005/06 League
2005/06 Spanish Supercup
2004/05 League
Monaco
2002/03 French League's Cup
1999/00 League
Mexican National Team
2003 Golden Cup
1999 Confederation Cup
