Rafael Paz
Quick Facts
Biography
Rafael 'Rafa' Paz Marín (born 2 August 1965 in Puebla de Don Fadrique, Granada, Andalusia) is a Spanish retired footballer who played mainly as a right midfielder.
Club career
After appearing as a youth with CP Granada 74, Paz moved to neighbours Sevilla FC still as a junior, going on to appear in 340 La Liga games with the club and score 25 goals. In the 1989–90 season, while playing in all the matches safe one, he netted a career-best six goals, helping the Andalusians finish sixth with the subsequent qualification to the UEFA Cup.
Upon Sevilla's relegation in 1997, Paz moved to Mexico, closing out his career after one season with Club Celaya, where he teamed up with former fellow international Emilio Butragueño.
International career
Paz represented Spain on seven occasions, all in 1990, and was included in the squad for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. His debut came on 21 February, in a friendly match with Czechoslovakia.
Honours
- FIFA U-20 World Cup: Runner-up 1985