Rafael Ernesto Castellín García (born 2 September 1975) is a Venezuelan

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and former player who played as a striker. He is the current assistant manager of

Monagas Monagas State (, ) is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. Monagas State covers a total surface area of and, as of the 2011 census, had a population of 905,443. Monagas State is surrounded by Sucre State in the north, Anzoátegui State in the ...

International career

Castellín made 22 appearances for the senior

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International goals

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References

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1975 births Living people Sportspeople from Maturín Footballers from Monagas Venezuelan men's footballers Venezuela men's international footballers 1997 Copa América players Men's association football forwards Venezuelan Primera División players Monagas S.C. players Minervén S.C. players Caracas F.C. players Deportivo Italia players Unión Atlético Maracaibo players Real Esppor Club players Asociación Civil Deportivo Lara players 20th-century Venezuelan sportsmen Venezuelan football managers {{Venezuela-footy-forward-stub