Rafael Olarra

Rafael Andrés Olarra Guerrero (born 26 May 1978) is a Chilean former footballer who played as a defender.

Career
Olarra began his career in Audax Italiano. He then spent time with Universidad de Chile, where he made a name for himself and began to play for the national team.

After a transfer to the Maccabi Haifa club from Club Deportivo Universidad Católica at the beginning of the 2005-06 season, Olarra established himself as a force to be reckoned with in Maccabi's defence. Olarra made his international debut on 31 January 1998, against Iran.

Post retirement
Following his retirement, he worked for Fox Sports Chile as a sports commentator and TV host until 2019. Next he joined ESPN.

In December 2020, Olarra began a romantic relationship with model and presenter Lucila Vit. In September 2021, both announced on social media that they would be parents, and on 6 April 2022, Vit gave birth to a daughter.

Honours
Universidad de Chile
 * Primera División de Chile: 1999, 2000, 2009 Apertura
 * Copa Chile: 2000

Universidad Católica
 * Primera División de Chile: 2005 Clausura

Maccabi Haifa
 * Israeli Premier League: 2005–06
 * Toto Cup: 2005–06

Chile
 * Olympic Games bronze medal: 2000 (Sydney)
 * Copa Ciudad de Valparaíso: Copa Ciudad de Valparaíso
 * Copa del Pacífico (Chile-Perú): 2006 Copa del Pacífico