Rafael Benitez
Newcastle United
Date Appointed 11 Mar 2016
Date of birth 16 May 1960
Nationality Spanish
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Profile
Rafa Benitez is one of the most experienced gaffers in the game today. The Spaniard is best known in England for his time at Liverpool, while he’s also managed fellow Premier League sides Chelsea, and now Newcastle.
Benitez has also taken charge of some of the biggest teams in Europe, including Real Madrid, Valencia, Inter Milan, and Napoli.
It was Valencia where Benitez shot to prominence after leading the club to brace of La Liga titles - ending their 31 year wait for a league title - along with UEFA Cup glory. He then ventured off to the Premier League with Liverpool, winning the Champions League, FA Cup, the Community Shield and UEFA Super Cup.
Benitez has since won silverware with Inter, Chelsea, and Napoli, while he is currently attempting to lead Newcastle back up to the Premier League following their relegation to the Championship.
Managerial Career
| Team | GP | W | D | L | WIN% | DATES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 139 | 58 | 31 | 50 | 41.7 | 11 Mar 2016 - Present |
| Real Madrid FC | 25 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 68 | 03 Jun 2015 - 04 Jan 2016 |
| Napoli | 112 | 59 | 28 | 25 | 52.7 | 27 May 2013 - 30 Jun 2015 |
| Chelsea* | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 58.7 | 21 Nov 2012 - 29 May 2013 |
| Internazionale | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 48 | 10 Jun 2010 - 23 Dec 2010 |
| Liverpool | 350 | 194 | 77 | 79 | 55.4 | 16 Jun 2004 - 03 Jun 2010 |
| Valencia | 162 | 88 | 41 | 33 | 54.3 | 01 Jul 2001 - 14 Jun 2004 |
| Tenerife | 46 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 50 | 19 Jul 2000 - 30 Jun 2001 |
| Osasuna | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 27.3 | 01 Jul 1996 - 04 Nov 1996 |
| Valladolid | 28 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 14.3 | 03 Jul 1995 - 25 Jan 1996 |
| TOTAL | 944 | 485 | 223 | 236 | 51.4 |
