Javier Navarro
Spanish former professional footballer who played for Valencia and Sevilla.
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Francisco Javier "Javi" Vicente Navarro (born 6 February 1974) is a Spanish former professional footballer. During his career, the central defender represented mainly Valencia and Sevilla, achieving great success with the latter club – five major titles, including two UEFA Cups. Over 15 seasons, greatly hindered by injuries, he amassed La Liga totals of 224 matches and three goals. Navarro played four times for Spain, making his debut in 2006.
Quick Facts
- Key achievement
- Four major titles with Sevilla including two UEFA Cups and the Copa del Rey
Lore & Background
Navarro formed a centre-back partnership with Pablo Alfaro for the next five years after July 2001. He spent two years on the sidelines with another severe knee injury and eventually retired from the game at the end of the 2008–09 season, aged 35.
Reader's Guide
Navarro returned to Sevilla in late June 2010, being named manager Antonio Álvarez's assistant.
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