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Rafa Márquez is not only one of the most important figures in Mexican soccer (currently the head coach of El Tri), but he is also one of the most followed personalities in the country, who at the time was involved in a controversial separation from actress Adriana Lavat and a scandalous romance with Jaydy Michel. The former player had children from both romantic relationships, but few people know them; here we tell you how old they are and what the former soccer player's high-profile love stories have been like.
Now that the former soccer player born in Michoacán has taken over as head coach of the Mexican National Team, Rafa Márquez's personal life has once again sparked interest, especially his family and the relationship he maintains with Jaydy Michel, his current wife.
How many children does Rafa Márquez have?
Rafa Márquez has three children: Santiago, Rafaella, and Leonardo.
The two oldest are children from his first marriage to Mexican actress Adriana Lavat, while Leonardo is the only child he has in common with Jaydy Michel, whom he has been married to since 2011.
Currently, Santiago is 23 years old, Rafaella is 21, and Leonardo is 10 years old.
Who are the children of Rafa Márquez?
Santiago Márquez
He is 23 years old and during his youth, he tried to follow in his father's footsteps in soccer, spending time in the youth categories of teams such as Atlas, Necaxa, and York United in Canada. However, in 2025, he announced his retirement from professional soccer after failing to reach the First Division. Subsequently, he began exploring a path related to music.
Rafaella Márquez
She is 21 years old and, unlike her brother Santiago, Rafaella maintains a much more low-profile and stays away from the spotlight. She sometimes appears in her father's posts, who has shared photographs with her during family moments.
Leonardo Márquez
He is 10 years old and frequently appears in family photos alongside his father and Jaydy Michel.
Who is Jaydy Michel, wife of Rafa Márquez?
Jaydy Michel is a Mexican model and actress born in Guadalajara, Jalisco. She developed much of her professional career in Europe as a model and later ventured into television as well. Among her notable works are her participation in the Spanish series Los Serrano and as the host of Mexico's Next Top Model.
Jaydy Michel and Rafa Márquez began their relationship around 2006 and later married in January 2011 in a ceremony held in Manzanillo, Colima.
Does Jaydy Michel have more children besides Leonardo?
Yes. Before her relationship with Rafa Márquez, Jaydy Michel was married to Alejandro Sanz; Manuela Sánchez was born from this relationship in 2001. That is why the young woman is part of the family that Jaydy and Rafa have built together and they spend time together.
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