Rafael Puente
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Puente and the second or maternal family name is Suárez.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Puente Suárez | ||
| Date of birth | 5 February 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Mexico City, Mexico | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1968–1974 | Atlante | ||
| 1974–1977 | América | ||
| National team | |||
| 1971–1974 | Mexico | 50 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1989–1990 | Atlante | ||
| 1996 | Pachuca | ||
| 2000 | Tecos | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Rafael Puente Suárez (born 5 February 1950) is a Mexican retired football goalkeeper and manager. He currently works as an analyst for ESPN Deportes and ESPN Latin America.
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.[1]
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 commentator and also works for ESPN.[2]
References
- ↑ "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
- Rafael Puente at National-Football-Teams.com
- Rafael Puente Liga MX stats at Medio Tiempo.com (Spanish)
- DT Profile at MedioTiempo