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Rafael Puente Suárez (born 5 February 1950) is a Mexican former professional footballer and manager. He currently works as an analyst for ESPN Deportes and ESPN Mexico.[1]
Career
Born in Mexico City, Puente began playing football with Mexican Primera División side Atlante F.C. He also played for Club América but was forced to retire following a knee injury.[2]
After he retired from playing, Puente became a football coach. He managed Atlante, C.F. Pachuca and Tecos.
Personal
Puente's son, Rafael Puente Jr., was also a professional football player and was manager of Lobos BUAP. Puente Jr. also worked as a commentator alongside his father for ESPN before leaving to coach Lobos BUAP.[3]
References
- ^ "Rafael Puente". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
- ^ "Biografía - Rafael Puente" (in Spanish). ESPN Deportes. 9 November 2010.
- ^ Méndez R., Juan Pablo (19 May 2012). "Detalles de la fastuosa boda de Rafael Puente Jr" (in Spanish). Tvnotas.com.mx.
External links
- Rafael Puente – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Rafael Puente at National-Football-Teams.com
- Rafael Puente Suárez at Liga MX (archive) (in Spanish)
- Rafael Puente (Rafael Puente Suárez) – Liga MX stats at MedioTiempo.com (archived) (in Spanish)
- DT Profile at MedioTiempo
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