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Currently, Rafael Marquez is 45 years, 2 months and 11 days old. Rafael Marquez will celebrate 46rd birthday on a Thursday 13th of February 2025. Below we countdown to Rafael Marquez upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Rafael Marquez |
Occupation | Soccer Player |
Age | 45 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Born | February 13, 1979 (Zamora, Mexico) |
Birthday | February 13 |
Town/City | Zamora, Mexico |
Nationality | Mexico |
Rafael Marquez’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Rafael Marquez was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
Considered one of the best defenders in Mexico's history, he has been a captain for both the Mexican club Atlas and the Mexico national team. He became the first player to captain his national team in four consecutive editions of the FIFA World Cup.
He played youth soccer for Atlas before making his senior debut for the team in 1996.
He was named as the Third Most Popular Player in the World by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics in 2006. In 2018 he became the third player in history to compete in 5 World Cup tournaments.
He was married to actress Adriana Lavat from 2001 to 2007. He later married Jaydy Michel in 2011.
He played alongside Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.