SpainCoaching career
17Every stint in Rafa Benítez's managerial and playing career, in chronological order. Club names link through to team pages with recent form, squad, and head-to-head stats.
Real Madrid Juvenil1986–1993
Real Madrid Castilla1994–1995
Real Valladolid1995–1996
Club Atlético Osasuna1996–1996
Extremadura UD1997–1999
C.D. Tenerife2000–2001
Valencia CF2001–2004
Liverpool F.C.2004–2010
Inter Milan2010–2010
Chelsea F.C.2012–2013
SSC Napoli2013–2015
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol2015–2016
Newcastle United F.C.2016–2019
Dalian Professional F.C.2019–2021
Everton F.C.2021–2022
RC Celta de Vigo2023–2024
Panathinaikos F.C.2025–present