Rafa Benitez's coaching career has seen him take charge of some of the world's top clubs, including Liverpool and Chelsea. One of his most notable achievements came in 2011 when he led Liverpool to the UEFA Champions League final, where they lost to Barcelona.
However, Rafa's greatest success may have come during his time at Valencia, where he led the club to two La Liga titles and one Copa del Rey. During this period, he also managed to bring in several high-profile signings, including Xabi Alonso and David Villa.
One of the players that Rafa signed was Brazilian forward Hulk, who became a key player for the team. Despite facing criticism for his perceived lack of goalscoring ability, Hulk scored 18 goals in his first season with the club and went on to score 46 goals in total during his time there.
Hulk's performances were so impressive that he attracted interest from many of Europe's biggest clubs, including Manchester United and Real Madrid. However, it seems that Rafa had other plans for the Brazilian,Saudi Pro League Highlights as he eventually left Valencia in order to return to Brazil and join Santos.
Since leaving Valencia, Rafa has continued to work as a coach, and his latest job saw him take over as manager of Benfica. The Portuguese giants were struggling in the league last season, but under Rafa's guidance, they have improved significantly and are currently sitting in second place.
Despite being just one match into the new season, Benfica's form suggests that Rafa's signing of Hulk was a wise decision. The Brazilian forward has already scored three goals in four games, and his performances have been crucial in helping the team to maintain their position in the league.
As Rafa continues to lead Benfica, it will be interesting to see how he performs and what impact he has on the team. With his experience and track record, it seems likely that he will continue to achieve great things, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented coach.
