Santiago Márquez Explained

Santiago Rafael Márquez Lavat (born 17 January 2003) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays for Mexican club Necaxa.

Early life

The son of Mexican footballer Rafa Márquez, he was born in France, while his father was playing for Monaco.^[1] He began his youth career with Pumas UNAM.^[2] In 2019, he joined the youth system of Atlas.^[3] At the beginning of 2023, he joined the youth system of Necaxa.^[4]

Career

On 3 March 2023, Márquez was called up to the matchday squad of Necaxa for a Liga MX match for the first time, although he did not make an appearance.^{[5] [6]} In August 2024, he was loaned to Canadian Premier League club York United FC for the remainder of the 2024 season.^{[7] [8]} He made his debut for York United on 16 August 2024 against Cavalry FC.^[9] After the 2024 season, he returned to his parent club, upon the conclusion of his loan.^{[10] [11]}

Personal life

He is the son of Mexican football player Rafa Márquez^{[12] [13]} (son of footballer Rafael Márquez Esqueda) and actress Adriana Lavat (daughter of actor Jorge Lavat).^[14]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hijo de Rafa Márquez, a un paso de debutar en la Liga MX. Rafa Márquez's son is one step away from making his debut in Liga MX. es. 3 March 2023. Marca.
2. Web site: Así juega el hijo de Rafa Márquez, a punto de debutar en Liga MX. This is how Rafa Márquez's son plays, about to debut in Liga MX. es. March 4, 2023. AM.
3. Web site: Santiago Márquez, hijo de la leyenda Rafa, deja al Necaxa y se va a Canadá. Santiago Márquez, son of the legend Rafa, leaves Necaxa and goes to Canada. es. 6 August 2024. César Luis. Merlo. AM.
4. Web site: Hijo de Rafa Márquez ya comienza a brillar con Necaxa. Carlos Oswaldo. Fragoso. Futbol Total. Rafa Márquez's son is already starting to shine with Necaxa. es. 15 April 2023.
5. Web site: Santiago Márquez, hijo de Rafael Márquez, convocado por Necaxa. Santiago Marquez, son of Rafael Marquez, called up by Necaxa. es. ESPN. March 3, 2024.
6. Web site: Santiago, hijo de Rafa Márquez, ya figura en Necaxa. Luis Esteban. Lozano. Santiago, Rafa Márquez's son, is already in Necaxa. es. 4 March 2023. Futbol Total.
7. Web site: York United FC announce signing of midfielder Santiago Marquez on loan from Liga MX side Club Necaxa. York United FC. August 13, 2024.
8. Web site: Official: York United Adds Liga MX Youngster Santiago Marquez. August 13, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
9. Web site: Highlights: York United FC 1-2 Cavalry FC — CPL Match #72. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke. 16 August 2024. Canadian Premier League.
10. Web site: Necaxa: altas, bajas y negociaciones rumbo al Clausura 2025. Necaxa: ups, downs and negotiations towards Clausura 2025. Rayo Mania. November 25, 2024. es. Alan. Rodríguez.
11. Web site: Santiago Marquez Not Expected For Second CPL Loan Spell. November 27, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
12. Web site: Liga MX: Santiago Márquez, hijo de Rafa Márquez, marca golazo con el Necaxa Sub-23. es. Liga MX : Santiago Márquez, son of Rafa Márquez, scores a goal with Necaxa U-23. Daniel. Gutiérrez. SoyFutbol. 10 November 2023.
13. Web site: Santiago Márquez deja Liga MX y ficha por York United FC. Santiago Marquez leaves Liga MX and signs for York United FC. es. August 6, 2024. Juan. Aban. Ya Es Noticia Mx.
14. Web site: Así han crecido los hijos de Adriana Lavat y Rafa Márquez. This is how Adriana Lavat and Rafa Márquez's children have grown up. December 26, 2019. Caras. es. Alejandra. Morón.