Rafael Benítez
Managerial career
| Club | Tenure | P | W | D | L | Win % | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Inter |
2010 – 2010 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 48 | 1.68 |
 Chelsea |
2012 – 2013 | 48 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 58 | 1.96 |
 Napoli |
2013 – 2015 | 112 | 61 | 26 | 25 | 54 | 1.87 |
 Real Madrid |
2015 – 2016 | 25 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 68 | 2.24 |
 Newcastle United |
2016 – 2019 | 146 | 62 | 30 | 54 | 42 | 1.48 |
 Dalian Professional FC |
2019 – 2021 | 38 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 32 | 1.16 |
 Everton |
2021 – 2022 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 32 | 1.14 |
 Celta Vigo |
2023 – 2024 | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 27 | 1.09 |
 Panathinaikos |
2025 – 2026 | 41 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 49 | 1.73 |
Coaching roles
| Club | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Panathinaikos |
Head coach | 2025 – 2026 |
| Celta Vigo |
Head coach | 2023 – 2024 |
| Everton |
Head coach | 2021 – 2022 |
| Dalian Professional FC |
Head coach | 2019 – 2021 |
| Newcastle United |
Head coach | 2016 – 2019 |
| Real Madrid |
Head coach | 2015 – 2016 |
| Napoli |
Head coach | 2013 – 2015 |
| Chelsea |
Head coach | 2012 – 2013 |
| Inter |
Head coach | 2010 – 2010 |
 Liverpool |
Head coach | 2004 – 2010 |
 Valencia |
Head coach | 2001 – 2004 |
 Tenerife |
Head coach | 2000 – 2001 |
 CF Extremadura |
Head coach | 1997 – 1999 |
 Osasuna |
Head coach | 1996 – 1996 |
 Real Valladolid |
Head coach | 1995 – 1996 |
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