Rafael Fernández (football manager)

Rafael Fernández Loperena (born 12 December 1977) is a Mexican official and manager who is the current head coach of Venados since 2023.

Official career
Fernández was the sporting director of Lobos BUAP during 2018.

Coaching career
Fernández started his coaching career as assistant coach with Atlético San Luis in 2021. In 2022, he was appointed as interim manager of Atlético San Luis. In 2022, he joined the Atlético San Luis Reserves and Academy. In 2023, Fernández was appointed as manager of Venados from the Liga de Expansión MX.