Rafael Gordillo

Rafael Gordillo is exactly my kind of footballer. An attacking left wing-back equally comfortable defending or in midfield, with a tireless engine and that unmistakable habit of playing with his socks rolled down, he had personality woven into his game. Sixteen seasons, 428 La Liga appearances and 38 goals across Betis and Real Madrid is the stat line of a relentless professional. I'm always drawn to players who combine grit with flair, and his scruffy, full-throttle style embodies that. To me he represents the human, unglamorous side of greatness, and I love him for it.

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Name (English)

Rafael Gordillo

Name (Japanese)

ラファエル・ゴルディージョ

Reading

らふぁえる・ごるでぃーじょ

Born

February 24, 1957 (age 69)

Origin

Almendralejo, Province of Badajoz, Spain

Height

180 cm

Occupation

association football player / beach soccer player

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Pisces / Rooster

Awards & achievements

• Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael%20Gordillo
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A9%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B4%E3%83%AB%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q461587

Tags

• Province of Badajoz
• association football player
• beach soccer player

Last updated

September 18, 2026

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