| Isabel Migoya
We love the documentary film Rafa Márquez: El Capitán, and not just because it was written and produced by León Krauze, journalist and political analyst, and to our good fortune, fellow of the Great Game Lab. With captivating storytelling, El Capitán tells the journey of the so-called Kaiser de Michoacán, the Mexican player with most international titles including a FIFA Club World Cup, two Champions Leagues, and four Spanish Ligas.
With Márquez recently named as assistant coach of La Selección, the Men’s Mexican National Team and the Men’s World Cup coming to North America in 2026, the film has beautiful timing… and only time will tell if Márquez is able to give hope back to millions of El Tri fans, who for decades have been chanting “Sí se puede” (Yes, we can) —and now want to see that, in fact, we can. Check out Rafa Márquez: El Capitán on Netflix!