Rafael Marquez

Rafael Marquez is currently the best Mexican soccer player, he is only 25 years old and is playing in Barcelona FC of Spain, one of the best and richest soccer clubs of the world. Marquez started his carreer in Mexico at the age of 17 playing for Pumas a first division team. Then he was transfered to Atlas where he started to become known for his defensive skills and his goals when coming up for corner kicks. At the age of 20 Marquez was recruited by Monaco, a French league first division team. While at Monaco, Marquez won a title with the club and was named the best defender of the legue during that year. In 2003 Barcelona became intrested in Marquez and payed 14 thousand dollars to aquire him. He had a slow start, at first he was having some difficulties gaining credivility from Frank Rikjard, Barcelonas coach, who did not know much about Marquez. After a while Rikjard realized the capacity of Marquez and since last season Marquez has been a started and one of the main peaces for the good functioning of Barcelona FC, which right now is in position number one in the Spanish league. Marquez has also been a great piece for the Mexican soccer team. Since Marquez has been in the team, it has been very difficult for other teams to beat the Mexican national team.
Marquez right now is in excellent football conditions he is playing his best with both teams, Barcelona, and Mexico. If he keeps playing like he is there is no doubt that Barcelona will endup winnig the Spanish league and that Mexico will have no problems qualifying for the next World Cup.