Rafael Puente
Mexican footballer
Intro | Mexican footballer | |
Places | Mexico | |
is | Sports official Athlete Football player Association football player Association football manager | |
Work field | Sports | |
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Birth | 5 February 1950, Mexico City, Mexico | |
Age | 74 years |
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.
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.
Puente's son, Rafael Puente Jr., was also a professional football player and commentator and also works for ESPN.