Former Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez

MADRID (Reuters) - Factbox on former Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez, who was fired by the Spanish club on Monday. * Born in Madrid, April 16, 1960. EARLY CAREER * After a knee injury ends a modest playing career, Benitez begins coaching in Real Madrid's youth section. * From 1993 to 2001 he coaches Real Madrid B, Real Valladolid, Osasuna, Extremadura and Tenerife. Leads Valencia to their first league title in 31 years in his first season in charge in 2001-02. * They win La Liga again in 2003-04