Which clubs did Rafael Márquez play for?

Atlas (1996–1999), Monaco (1999–2003), Barcelona (2003–2010), New York Red Bulls (2010–2012), León (2012–2014), Hellas Verona (2014–2015), Atlas (2016–2018).

Where does Rafael Márquez rank among Mexico's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Rafael Márquez #2 of Mexico's 33 greatest players of all time.

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02 / Mexico · 1997–2018

Rafael Márquez

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Life

1979

Clubs

Atlas, Monaco, Barcelona, New York Red Bulls, León, Hellas Verona

Editorial rank of 33 for Mexico

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Six minutes into the round of 16 against Argentina on 24 June 2006 he put Mexico in front with his right foot, and only Maxi Rodríguez's volley in the 98th minute ended it. Career record: club career at Atlas, Monaco, Barcelona, New York Red Bulls, León, Hellas Verona.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 5 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q186330

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Career record

1996–1999	Atlas
1999–2003	Monaco
2003–2010	Barcelona
2010–2012	New York Red Bulls
2012–2014	León
2014–2015	Hellas Verona
2016–2018	Atlas

Sources

Senior international years checked 5 October 2026
Caps · Mexico checked 4 October 2026
Mexico caps: sources differ; count omitted. Other source
Goals · Mexico checked 4 October 2026
Mexico goals: sources differ; count omitted. Other source

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Around Márquez in the almanac

One rank above: Hugo Sánchez at #1.

One rank below: Andrés Guardado at #3.

Mexico's editorial top five: Hugo Sánchez · Rafael Márquez · Andrés Guardado · Cuauhtémoc Blanco · Guillermo Ochoa.

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