Rafael Puente
Mexican footballer and manager
About Rafael Puente
Born 1950. Rafael Puente is a Mexican association football player and association football coach.
Rafael Puente Suárez (born 5 February 1950) is a Mexican former professional footballer and manager. He currently works as an analyst for ESPN Deportes and ESPN Mexico.
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.
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 was manager of Lobos BUAP. Puente Jr. also worked as a commentator alongside his father for ESPN before leaving to coach Lobos BUAP.
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Who is Rafael Puente?
Mexican footballer and manager
When was Rafael Puente born?
Rafael Puente was born on 5 February 1950 in Mexico City.
What is Rafael Puente's occupation?
Rafael Puente is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Rafael Puente?
Rafael Puente is Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rafael Puente. https://biography.guide/rafael-puente/
MLA: "Rafael Puente." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rafael-puente/.
Chicago: "Rafael Puente." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rafael-puente/.
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