Rafael Andrés Olarra Guerrero (born 26 May 1978) is a Chilean former footballer who played as a defender.
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 2005âÂÂ06 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.
Following his retirement, he worked for Fox Sports Chile as a sports commentator and TV host until 2019. Next he joined ESPN.
In December 2024, Olarra graduated as a football manager at (National Institute of Football, Sports and Physical Activity of Chile).
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.
Universidad de Chile
Universidad Católica
Maccabi Haifa
Chile