Rafael Baca

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rafael Baca
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 11, 1989(1989-09-11)
Age	35
Birthplace	Mexico
Country	Mexico
Birth City	Tuxpan Municipality
Horoscope	Virgo

Rafael Baca Biography

Rafael Baca is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on September 11, 1989 in Mexico, Tuxpan Municipality, Mexico. Mexican midfielder who began his MLS career with the San Jose Earthquakes in 2011.

He joined Chris Wondolowski on the San Jose Earthquakes in 2011

Born in Tuxpan, near Morelia, Baca moved to California at the age of 7, and graduated from Ánimo Leadership Charter High School in Inglewood in 2007. While there he scored a total of 58 goals and received the Athlete Academic Award. Baca attended Loyola Marymount University (2007-2010), where he was a star player for the team. LMU won their first conference championship in school history in 2010 during Baca’s junior season, in which Baca was named to the thirty player watch list for the Hermann Trophy. Baca captained the Lions in his final three seasons, and was named First-Team All-West Coast Conference those three seasons as well. A member of the LA Galaxy academy program while at LMU, Baca was not offered an opportunity with the club after he had graduated.

Baca was not selected in either of the year’s two drafts, but on July 8, 2011, Baca signed a Major League Soccer contract with the San Jose Earthquakes, with whom he had been training since February. While attending the funeral of college teammate David Kucera, he met Quakes assistant coach Ian Russell, and the club held a tryout for him the next day. Baca made his debut on July 9 against Philadelphia, receiving 10 minutes off the bench. After replacing Simon Dawkins in the first half against Vancouver on July 20, Baca was given his full debut by head coach Frank Yallop three days later in a 4–0 loss to Real Salt Lake. Baca started the club’s final ten games of the season as they looked to sneak into the playoffs. San Jose won three of their final ten games, finishing 11 points and two places outside the playoffs. Baca finished the season with 15 appearances and 3 assists to his name, and scored his first professional goal on the final day of the season in a 4–2 win over Dallas. Baca initially took an international roster slot until his acquisition of a green card the following season.

He was born to Rafael and Graciela Baca.

Rafael Baca Net Worth

Rafael Baca is one of the richest Soccer Player from Mexico. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rafael Baca 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played college soccer at Loyola Marymount University from 2007 to 2010.

He left Loyola Marymount ranking second all time at the school in career games played with 79, shots with 213, and assists with 19.

Rafael Baca Miranda (born September 11, 1989) is a Mexican footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Cruz Azul. Primarily a central midfielder, Baca’s play is described as displaying “the tenacity in winning second balls, the clean, quick passing to the flanks.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Rafael Baca height 5 ft 9 in Rafael weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Rafael Baca Dating?

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Baca was replaced by summer signing Jonatan Cristaldo at the half in Cruz Azul’s goalless draw with UNAM, and he missed the next two matches as Boy had to manage the club’s foreign players with the new 10/8 rule going into effect. Baca was considered a foreign player by the FMF as he was not registered to play football in the country before the age of 18, although Baca was considered a domestic player for the 2017 Apertura following an appeal. Baca finished the 2016 Apertura with 15 starts, playing the entire game in 11. Boy was sacked during the Apertura, and Spanish coach Paco Jémez took charge for the Clausura. Baca received 16 starts during the campaign, and he started every game in the 2017 Apertura, as Cruz Azul qualified for their first Liguilla since the 2014 Clausura. Baca started both quarterfinal matches against América, both of which ended as goalless draws as América advanced due to their better placing in the regular season.

Facts & Trivia

Rafael Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Mexico. Rafael Baca celebrates birthday on September 11 of every year.

Top Facts about Rafael Baca

1. Rafael Baca is a Mexican professional footballer born in 1989.
2. He primarily plays as a midfielder for Cruz Azul in Liga MX.
3. Baca has represented the Mexican national team at the U-23 level.
4. He made his professional debut with Pumas UNAM in 2010.
5. Baca joined Cruz Azul in 2013 and has been with the club since then.
6. He has won multiple titles with Cruz Azul, including Liga MX championships.
7. Baca is known for his versatility and ability to contribute defensively.
8. He has scored several important goals throughout his career.
9. Baca’s consistent performances have earned him recognition among fans and peers.
10. As of now, he continues to be an influential player for Cruz Azul.