Santiago Márquez

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Márquez and the second or maternal family name is Lavat.

Santiago Márquez
Marquez playing with York United in 2024.
Personal information
Full name Santiago Rafael Márquez Lavat
Date of birth (2003-12-13) 13 December 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Centre-Val de Loire, France
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Necaxa
Youth career
Pumas UNAM
2019–2022 Atlas
2023– Necaxa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Necaxa 0 (0)
2024 → York United (loan) 10 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 October 2024

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 in Mexico 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]


Career statistics

As of 27 October 2024[15]
Club Season League National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Necaxa 2024–25 Liga MX 0 0 – – 0 0 0 0
York United FC (loan) 2024 Canadian Premier League 10 0 0 0 – 2[a] 0 12 0
Career total 10 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 12 0
  1. ^ Appearance in the Canadian Premier League playoffs

References

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