Rafael Benítez

Spain · Manager · Panathinaikos

31y In management

15 Clubs

4 Countries

14 Titles

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otherBBC SportOfficial source· 24 Aug 2026

Benitez on Alonso and Arbeloa: One Surprised Him

Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez reveals which of his ex-players he expected to become a manager.

otherBBC SportOfficial source· 29 Jul 2026

Begovic reveals truth behind Pulis, Rodgers and Benitez tales

Did Tony Pulis really try to set him up with his daughter?

otherSky SportsOfficial source· 10 Jul 2026

'It could be interesting': Benitez reveals stance on Scotland amid links

"I'm open to all the good countries, yes."

otherBBC SportOfficial source· 9 Jul 2026

Benitez open to Scotland job - what would he bring and is he affordable?

Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Rafael Benítez Maudes
Born: 16 Apr 1960 (age 66)
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Clubs managed: 15
Current club: Panathinaikos

Overview

Rafael Benítez is a Spanish football coach born on 16 April 1960. He has managed clubs including CF Extremadura, Celta Vigo, Osasuna, Liverpool, Inter, Chelsea, Napoli, Newcastle, Everton, and Dalian Pro. As of 2025, he is the head coach of Panathinaikos.

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Top headlines

Papers: Arsenal leading race for winger Nusa
Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026
Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era

Is Rafa Benitez a realistic contender to replace Steve Clarke as Scotland head coach or would the Spaniard's likely salary demands be an obvious stumbling block?

otherBBC SportOfficial source· 8 Jul 2026

Benitez refuses to rule out Scotland interest - gossip

Rangers linked with midfielders in Norway and Serbia and would former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager be interested in Scotland job?

BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026

'England rampant in Rijeka' | England player ratings against Croatia

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

Third time lucky for Pocognoli as Scotland make Robertson's 100th cap with win

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

Lamine Yamal stars again as Spain see off Czechia and maintain perfect start

The Guardian · 3 Oct 2026

Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'

BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026

Bowie gets Pocognoli off mark with Scotland victory in North Macedonia

The Guardian · 3 Oct 2026

'Complete' England display reinvigorates faith in Tuchel project - for now

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026