Rafael Olarra

Rafael Andrés Olarra Guerrero (born 26 May 1978) is a Chilean former footballer who played as a defender.

Career Olarra began his career in Audax Italiano. He then spent time with Universidad de Chile, where he made a name for himself and began to play for the national team.

After a transfer to the Maccabi Haifa club from Club Deportivo Universidad Católica at the beginning of the 2005–06 season, Olarra established himself as a force to be reckoned with in Maccabi's defence. Olarra made his international debut on 31 January 1998, against Iran.

Post-retirement Following his retirement, he worked for Fox Sports Chile as a sports commentator and TV host until 2019. Next he joined ESPN.

In December 2024, Olarra graduated as a football manager at (National Institute of Football, Sports and Physical Activity of Chile).

Personal life In December 2020, Olarra began a romantic relationship with model and presenter Lucila Vit. In September 2021, both announced on social media that they would be parents, and on 6 April 2022, Vit gave birth to a daughter.

Honours Universidad de Chile Primera División de Chile: 1999, 2000, 2009 Apertura Copa Chile: 2000

Universidad Católica Primera División de Chile: 2005 Clausura

Maccabi Haifa Israeli Premier League: 2005–06 Toto Cup: 2005–06

Chile Olympic Games bronze medal: 2000 (Sydney) :