Rafael Benitez
Born: April 16, 1960 (age 65)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishPosition: Manager
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial | 1993-1995 | Real Madrid Castilla |
| 1995-1996 | Real Valladolid | |
| 1996 | Osasuna | |
| 2000-2001 | Tenerife | |
| 2001-2004 | Valencia | |
| 2004-2010 | Liverpool | |
| 2010 | Inter Milan | |
| 2012-2013 | Chelsea | |
| 2013-2015 | Napoli | |
| 2015-2016 | Real Madrid | |
| 2016-2019 | Newcastle United | |
| 2019-2021 | Dalian Pro | |
| 2021-2022 | Everton | |
| 2023-2024 | Celta Vigo | |
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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.
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Rafael Benitez birthday: Can you name the six managers to have won the European Cup/Champions League and UEFA Cup/Europa League?
To celebrate Rafael Benitez's 65th birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name the six managers to have won both the European Cup/Champions League and UEFA Cup/Europa League.
7 days ago
Rafael Benitez birthday: Can you name the Spaniard's 25 most expensive signings at Liverpool?
To celebrate Rafael Benitez's 65th birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name the Spaniard's 25 most expensive signings during his time at Liverpool.
8 days ago
Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks of all time on nine-year anniversary of Borussia Dortmund turnaround
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24 days ago
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.
30 days ago
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Sports Mole takes a closer look at Liverpool's record in past EFL Cup finals ahead of Sunday's showdown with Newcastle United at Wembley.
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Leicester City are reportedly eyeing up a January move for Marseille defender Chancel Mbemba, who is currently frozen out of the first-team picture at the French giants.
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221 days ago
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244 days ago
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250 days ago
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251 days ago
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328 days ago
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334 days ago
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9 days ago
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Liverpool | 33 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 75 | 31 | 44 | 79 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 33 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 61 | 27 | 34 | 66 |
| 3 | Manchester CityMan City | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 66 | 43 | 23 | 61 |
| 4 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 33 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 53 | 39 | 14 | 60 |
| 5 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 33 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 62 | 44 | 18 | 59 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 33 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 58 | 40 | 18 | 57 |
| 7 | Aston Villa | 34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 54 | 49 | 5 | 57 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 52 | 40 | 12 | 49 |
| 9 | Fulham | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 48 | 45 | 3 | 48 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 53 | 53 | 0 | 48 |
| 11 | Brentford | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 56 | 50 | 6 | 46 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 33 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 44 |
| 13 | Everton | 33 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 34 | 40 | -6 | 38 |
| 14 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 38 | 46 | -8 | 38 |
| 15 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 33 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 48 | 61 | -13 | 38 |
| 16 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 33 | 11 | 4 | 18 | 61 | 51 | 10 | 37 |
| 17 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 37 | 55 | -18 | 36 |
| 18 | Ipswich TownIpswich | 33 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 33 | 71 | -38 | 21 |
| 19 | Leicester CityLeicester | 33 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 27 | 73 | -46 | 18 |
| 20 | Southampton | 33 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 24 | 78 | -54 | 11 |
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