| Rafael Puente | |
| Fullname: | Rafael Puente Suárez |
| Birth Date: | 5 February 1950 |
| Birth Place: | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Height: | 1.75 m |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Years1: | 1968–1974 |
| Clubs1: | Atlante |
| Years2: | 1974–1977 |
| Clubs2: | América |
| Nationalyears1: | 1971–1974 |
| Nationalteam1: | Mexico |
| Nationalcaps1: | 21 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Manageryears1: | 1989–1990 |
| Managerclubs1: | Atlante |
| Manageryears2: | 1996 |
| Managerclubs2: | Pachuca |
| Manageryears3: | 2000 |
| Managerclubs3: | Tecos |
Rafael Puente Suárez (born 5 February 1950) is a Mexican former professional footballer and manager. He currently works as an analyst for ESPN Deportes and ESPN Mexico.[1]
Born in Mexico City, Puente began playing football with Mexican Primera División side Atlante F.C. He also played for Club América but was forced to retire following a knee injury.[2]
After he retired from playing, Puente became a football coach. He managed Atlante, C.F. Pachuca and Tecos.
Puente's son, Rafael Puente Jr., was also a professional football player and was manager of Lobos BUAP. Puente Jr. also worked as a commentator alongside his father for ESPN before leaving to coach Lobos BUAP.[3]