Biography
Who is Jesús Navas?
Early years and Sevilla debut
Born in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Spain, Jesús Navas joined the Sevilla youth system when he was fifteen years old. He made his La Liga debut on November 23, 2003, during a match against Espanyol. By the 2004-05 season, he secured a permanent spot in the main squad.
Over the following seasons, he became a regular fixture for the club. He contributed to the team winning the UEFA Cup in 2006, playing in every match of that tournament. Despite interest from other clubs, he remained committed to Sevilla for several years, leading the team in assists and helping them secure domestic titles like the Copa del Rey.
Playing in the Premier League
In June 2013, the footballer transferred to the English Premier League team Manchester City for a reported fee of 14.9 million pounds. He debuted for the team in August 2013 during a victory against Newcastle United.
During his first season with the club, he appeared in 48 games and helped the side win the national championship. He also played a key role in the 2014 League Cup final, where he scored a goal in the victory over Sunderland. While at Manchester City, manager Pep Guardiola eventually repositioned him as a right-back. He left the club in May 2017 after four seasons of service.
Return to Sevilla and club records
Jesús returned to Sevilla in August 2017, signing a contract and taking the number 16 jersey. He proved to be a vital leader, eventually becoming the team captain. In September 2017, he played his 400th competitive game for the club, marking the occasion by scoring the winning goal against Las Palmas. Later that year, he surpassed the club record for the most appearances.
By January 2020, he became the first player to reach 500 games for the Spanish side. He captained the team to victory in the 2020 Europa League final against Inter Milan. In 2023, he played a crucial role in another Europa League final victory against Roma. He remained with the club until late 2024, when he played his final matches for Sevilla before concluding his long tenure.
International career with Spain
Jesús Navas represented the Spain men's national football team from 2009 until 2024. He faced challenges with anxiety early in his career, which briefly interrupted his international participation, but he returned to the squad in 2009.
He was part of the historic 2010 World Cup winning team in South Africa. Also, he participated in the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament, where Spain emerged as champions. He scored a goal against Croatia during the group stage of that competition. Later in his career, he helped Spain win the 2022-23 Nations League. Across his international appearances, he earned 56 caps and scored five goals for his country.
Awards and physical attributes
Standing 170 centimeters tall, the athlete is known for his versatility as a right-back and winger. His professional contributions have been recognized with honors including the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit and the Medal of Andalusia.
He consistently demonstrated high performance levels throughout his years in professional football. His dedication to Sevilla earned him the honor of having the stadium at the training ground renamed the Estadio Jesús Navas.
Birthday and age
Jesús Navas was born on November 21, 1985, which makes Jesús 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Jesús shares the date with 58 other famous people.
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