Jesús Navas#Club

Born in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Province of Seville, Navas joined Sevilla's youth system at age 15. In 2003–04, he made his first-team (and La Liga) debut when he played 12 minutes in a 1–0 loss at Espanyol on 23 November 2003.{{cite news|url=http://www.elmundo.es/papel/2006/09/16/deportes/2024985_impresora.html|title=Los fantasmas de Jesús Navas|trans-title=Jesús Navas' ghosts|newspaper=El Mundo|language=es|date=16 September 2006|access-date=22 February 2010}} He added four more appearances before the season was over, and in 2004–05 he was permanently promoted to the main squad, scoring two goals from 22 games. On 3 May 2005, his contract was extended until 2010.{{cite web|url=http://es.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=299974.html|title=Jesús Navas renueva con el Sevilla|trans-title=Jesús Navas renews with Sevilla|publisher=UEFA|language=es|date=3 May 2005|access-date=14 June 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812055932/http://es.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=299974.html|archive-date=12 August 2016}}

File:Navas.jpg in 2011]]

In 2005–06, Navas once again impressed, being a crucial element as the Andalusians claimed victory in that campaign's UEFA Cup; he appeared in all 12 matches in the competition, including the final against Middlesbrough.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/4751467.stm|title=Middlesbrough 0–4 Sevilla|publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 May 2006|access-date=29 December 2015}} A deal was arranged for a transfer to Chelsea in August 2006, but the player declined the move citing possible homesickness.{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/europe-travel/spain/gol-spain-turn-to-nervous-jesus-navas-3rf0zt77krc|title=Gol! Spain turn to nervous Jesus Navas|newspaper=The Times|last=Hawkey|first=Ian|date=1 November 2009|access-date=10 July 2018}} He was consistently listed among the best players in the league, appearing in Don Balón magazine's Top 50 each year from 2006 to 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.donbalon.com/front/default.asp?OPT=RER&RERID=2246|title=Ranking DB 2005–2006|publisher=Don Balón|language=es|access-date=1 May 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081226010930/http://www.donbalon.com/front/default.asp?OPT=RER&RERID=2246|archive-date=26 December 2008}}{{cite web|url=http://www.donbalon.com/front/default.asp?OPT=RER&RERID=1964|title=Ranking DB 2006–2007|publisher=Don Balón|language=es|access-date=1 May 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071106222027/http://www.donbalon.com/front/default.asp?OPT=RER&RERID=1964|archive-date=6 November 2007}}{{cite web|url=http://www.donbalon.com/front/default.asp?OPT=RER&RERID=2005|title=Ranking DB 07–08|publisher=Don Balón|language=es|access-date=1 May 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071106221934/http://www.donbalon.com/front/default.asp?OPT=RER&RERID=2005|archive-date=6 November 2007}}

For the next three years, Navas continued to be a regular for Sevilla, always leading the team in assists while adding nine league goals in total. He also helped them to the 2006–07 edition of the Copa del Rey,{{cite news|url=https://www.20minutos.es/deportes/noticia/sevilla-getafe-cronica-251288/0/|title=El Sevilla se proclama campeón en un combate total|trans-title=Sevilla crowned champions in all-out combat|newspaper=20 minutos|last=Herrera|first=A.|language=es|date=23 June 2007|access-date=20 January 2025}} and to third place in the domestic championship two seasons later.{{cite news|url=https://as.com/futbol/2009/05/24/mas_futbol/1243116001_850215.html|title=Manolo Jiménez: "Que salga Del Nido y diga lo que tenga que decir, porque yo pude ir a un grande y me quedé"|trans-title=Manolo Jiménez: "Let Del Nido come and say what he has to say, because I could have gone to a giant and I stayed"|newspaper=Diario AS|language=es|date=24 May 2009|access-date=20 January 2025}}

Navas was ever-present in the 2009–10 campaign, appearing in more than 50 games.{{cite news|url=http://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2010/05/20/actualidad/1274340114_850215.html|title=Las 50 lecciones de Navas|trans-title=The 50 lessons of Navas|newspaper=El País|last=Pineda|first=Rafael|language=es|date=20 May 2010|access-date=12 November 2015}} He led the league in decisive passes (including two in the last round against Almería as Sevilla edged Mallorca for fourth place with a 3–2 away win).{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/275757?cc=5739|title=Rodri fires {{sic|nolink=y|Seviila}} into raptures|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=15 May 2010|access-date=14 June 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714053746/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/275757?cc=5739|archive-date=14 July 2011}} On 19 May 2010, he scored the second goal in a 2–0 victory in the final of the Copa del Rey against Atlético Madrid.{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=292636&cc=5739&campaign=rss&source=soccer|title=Cup glory for Sevilla|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=19 May 2010|access-date=28 February 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110622105217/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=292636&cc=5739&campaign=rss&source=soccer|archive-date=22 June 2011}}

Navas' 2010–11 season was greatly undermined by injury,{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2010-11-01-661213535_x.htm|title=Sevilla's Navas to undergo ankle surgery|newspaper=USA Today|date=1 November 2010|access-date=24 April 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/soccer/04/13/navas.injury.ap/index.html|title=Injury could rule Jesus Navas out for season|publisher=Sports Illustrated|date=13 April 2011|access-date=24 April 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104052251/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/soccer/04/13/navas.injury.ap/index.html|archive-date=4 November 2012}} as he appeared in less than half Sevilla's matches. On 13 March 2011, he scored a rare header in a 1–1 home draw against eventual champions Barcelona,{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/301816?cc=5739|title=Barcelona suffer in Sevilla|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=13 March 2011|access-date=24 April 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024174506/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/301816?cc=5739|archive-date=24 October 2012}} one of only two competitive goals.{{cite news|url=http://sevilla.abc.es/20100824/deportes-sevilla/directo-sevilla-sporting-braga-201008241936.html|title=Sevilla FC – Sporting de Braga (3–4): La humildad venía de Portugal|trans-title=Sevilla FC – Sporting de Braga (3–4): Humility came from Portugal|newspaper=ABC|last=Sevillano|first=Jesús|language=es|date=25 August 2010|access-date=14 June 2016}}

File:Jesus Navas MCFC.jpg in 2013]]

On 4 June 2013, after speculation concerning Navas' future, Sevilla confirmed that he was leaving the club with the expectation of joining Premier League side Manchester City.{{cite web|url=http://www.sevillafc.es/nuevaweb/actualidad/noticias/29174|title=Jesús Navas se marcha al City: adiós a una trayectoria fabulosa de triunfos y registros|trans-title=Jesús Navas goes to City: goodbye to amazing run of wins and records|publisher=Sevilla FC|language=es|date=3 June 2013|access-date=3 June 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607164613/http://sevillafc.es/nuevaweb/actualidad/noticias/29174|archive-date=7 June 2013}} The transfer, reportedly valued at £14.9 million,{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/8771175/Transfer-news-Manchester-City-complete-signing-of-Spain-winger-Jesus-Navas|title=Transfer news: Manchester City complete signing of Spain winger Jesus Navas|publisher=Sky Sports|date=11 June 2013|access-date=14 June 2013}} was completed seven days later; the player said "this is the right moment for me to take this step. I'm very happy with the opportunity and the decision."{{cite web|url=http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/2013/June/Jesus-Navas-completes-City-switch|title=Jesus Navas completes City switch|publisher=Manchester City F.C.|date=11 June 2013|access-date=14 June 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507031113/http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/Team-news/2013/June/Jesus-Navas-completes-City-switch|archive-date=7 May 2016}}

Navas made his league debut on 19 August 2013, playing the full 90 minutes in a 4–0 home win against Newcastle United.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23662898|title=Manchester City 4–0 Newcastle|publisher=BBC Sport|last=Magowan|first=Alistair|date=19 August 2013|access-date=24 March 2020}} He scored his first two goals in the competition on 24 November in a 6–0 home rout of Tottenham Hotspur.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24976958|title=Manchester City 6–0 Tottenham Hotspur|publisher=BBC Sport|last=Sanghera|first=Mandeep|date=24 November 2013|access-date=24 March 2020}}

On 2 March 2014, Navas scored City's third goal in the League Cup final as they defeated Sunderland 3–1 to win the competition.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/league-cup/10670830/Manchester-City-v-Sunderland-Capital-One-Cup-final-as-it-happened.html|title=Manchester City v Sunderland, Capital One Cup final: as it happened|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|last=Smyth|first=Rob|date=2 March 2014|access-date=3 March 2014}} He appeared in 48 games in all competitions in his first season (scoring six goals), helping the club to win the fourth national championship in its history.{{cite web|url=http://www.viewfromablue.com/2014/05/21/man-city-season-ratings-midfielders-3/|title=MAN CITY: Season Ratings – Midfielders|publisher=View From a Blue|date=21 May 2014|access-date=29 December 2015}}

Navas returned to the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium on 3 November 2015, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–1 win in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League and assisting Wilfried Bony for the last goal.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/34699062|title=Sevilla 1–3 Manchester City|publisher=BBC Sport|last=Jurejko|first=Jonathan|date=3 November 2015|access-date=29 December 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2914/champions-league/2015/11/04/16965802/sevilla-return-emotional-admits-navas|title=Sevilla return emotional, admits Navas|publisher=Goal|last=Farrell|first=Dom|date=4 November 2015|access-date=29 December 2015}} In the League Cup final, he came on as a substitute and scored one of the penalties in the shootout in a victory over Liverpool.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35624164|title=Liverpool 1–1 Manchester City|publisher=BBC Sport|last=McNulty|first=Phil|date=28 February 2016|access-date=27 April 2019}}

Late in the 2016–17 campaign, Navas was reconverted by new manager Pep Guardiola into a right-back, and from that position he contributed two decisive passes in a 3–1 home defeat of Hull City on 8 April 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/10830540/pep-guardiola-pleased-with-jesus-navas-display-after-manchester-city-victory|title=Pep Guardiola pleased with Jesus Navas' display after Manchester City victory|publisher=Sky Sports|last=Surlis|first=Patrick|date=8 April 2017|access-date=17 April 2017}} On 25 May, Manchester City announced he would be leaving the club.{{cite web|url=https://www.mancity.com/news/first-team/2017/05/25/jesus-navas-man-city-transfer-news-update/1495620281276|title=Jesus Navas departs Man City|publisher=Manchester City F.C.|date=25 May 2017|access-date=25 May 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528195954/https://www.mancity.com/news/first-team/2017/05/25/jesus-navas-man-city-transfer-news-update/1495620281276|archive-date=28 May 2017}}

On 1 August 2017, Sevilla announced the return of Navas through a video. He signed a four-year contract{{cite web|url=http://beta.goal.com/en/news/jesus-navas-completes-sevilla-return-following-man-city-exit/1cqzyp5plddgu1prcgmalpzctz|title=Jesus Navas completes Sevilla return following Man City exit|publisher=Goal|date=1 August 2017|access-date=1 August 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410070123/https://beta.goal.com/en/news/jesus-navas-completes-sevilla-return-following-man-city-exit/1cqzyp5plddgu1prcgmalpzctz|archive-date=10 April 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/europa/ufficiale-siviglia-annunciato-il-ritorno-di-jesus-navas-1001025|title=UFFICIALE: Siviglia, annunciato il ritorno di Jesus Navas|trans-title=OFFICIAL: Sevilla, return of Jesus Navas announced|publisher=Tutto Mercato Web|language=it|date=1 August 2017|access-date=1 August 2017}} and was given the number 16 shirt previously worn by the late Antonio Puerta, who was a close friend.{{cite news|url=http://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/20170802/43288749264/navas-vuelve-con-ganas-de-darle-muchas-alegrias-a-la-aficion.html|title=Navas llevará el dorsal '16' de Puerta|trans-title=Navas will wear Puerta's '16' jersey|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|language=es|date=3 August 2017|access-date=9 September 2017}}

During his second spell, Navas continued to occasionally appear at right-back.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/feb/21/five-players-sevilla-manchester-united-champions-league|title=Sevilla's danger men: five players who can pose Manchester United trouble|newspaper=The Guardian|last=Lowe|first=Sid|date=21 February 2018|access-date=21 February 2018}} On 20 September 2017, he celebrated his 400th competitive appearance for the club by scoring the only goal of the 1–0 home win over Las Palmas,{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2017_18/la-liga/jornada_5/sev_pal/|title=Navas sí es historia|trans-title=Navas is indeed history|newspaper=Marca|last=Fernández|first=Alberto|language=es|date=20 September 2017|access-date=20 September 2017}} and he surpassed Pablo Blanco's record of 416 matches when he came off the bench against Levante on 16 December.{{cite news|url=https://en.as.com/en/2017/12/16/soccer/1513434036_291647.html|title=Jesús Navas sets new Sevilla appearances record|newspaper=Diario AS|date=16 December 2017|access-date=18 May 2024}}

Navas was made captain ahead of the 2018–19 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.sevillafc.es/en/actual/news/jesus-navas-first-choice-captain-18-19-season|title=Jesús Navas: Sevilla's first-choice captain for the 18/19 season|publisher=Sevilla FC|date=13 September 2018|access-date=15 September 2019}} On 18 October 2018, the board of directors decided to rename the main stadium of the training ground, the Ciudad Deportiva José Ramón Cisneros Palacios, as Estadio Jesús Navas in recognition of his professional career.{{cite web|url=http://eldesmarque.com/sevilla/sevilla-futbol-club/1120219-el-viejo-nervion-sera-el-nuevo-estadio-jesus-navas|title=El 'Viejo Nervión' será el nuevo Estadio Jesús Navas|trans-title=The 'Viejo Nervión' will be the new Jesús Navas Stadium|publisher=El Desmarque|language=es|date=18 October 2018|access-date=31 October 2018}}

On 3 January 2020, Navas became the first player to reach 500 appearances for Sevilla, when he started in a 1–1 draw against Athletic Bilbao.{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2020/01/03/5e0fb8c046163f9f5d8b4620.html|title=Jesus Navas reaches 500 games as Sevilla player|newspaper=Marca|last1=Fernández|first1=Alberto|last2=French|first2=Oliver|date=3 January 2020|access-date=4 January 2020}} On 21 August, he captained the side to a 3–2 victory over Inter Milan in the Europa League final, his third title in the competition for the club.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0260-102fc36c1cf2-d36b3df55d5d-1000--report-highlights-sevilla-triumph/|title=Sevilla 3–2 Inter: Sevilla win the Europa League!|publisher=UEFA|date=21 August 2020|access-date=30 June 2023}}

Navas agreed to a new three-year deal in June 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.sevillafc.es/en/actual/news/jose-castro-extension-navas-2024|title=José Castro: 'We have come to an agreement with Jesús Navas'|publisher=Sevilla FC|date=23 June 2021|access-date=26 June 2021}} On 31 May 2023, the 37-year-old started in the Europa League final against José Mourinho's Roma, which ended in a penalty shoot-out victory following a 1–1 draw; he played a pivotal role, as it was his teasing cross in the 55th minute that resulted in Gianluca Mancini's own goal to tie the match.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65752974|title=Sevilla 1–1 Roma (Sevilla win 4–1 on penalties)|publisher=BBC Sport|last=Sutcliffe|first=Steve|date=31 May 2023|access-date=29 June 2023}} Consequently, he was named Player of the Season by UEFA's technical observer panel.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0282-182d126f80e8-eece8c3aab06-1000--player-of-the-season-jesus-navas/|title=Jesús Navas named 2022/23 UEFA Europa League Player of the Season|publisher=UEFA|date=4 June 2023|access-date=4 June 2023}}

On 16 May 2024, Navas announced that he would be leaving again on 30 June,{{cite news|url=https://as.com/futbol/primera/las-lagrimas-de-navas-anuncian-su-adios-n/|title=Navas deja el Sevilla|trans-title=Navas leaves Sevilla|newspaper=Diario AS|last=López|first=José María|language=es|date=16 May 2024|access-date=18 May 2024}} later revealing on social media that the club did not attempt to reach out to him regarding a potential contract renewal. Following this revelation, chairman José María del Nido offered the player a lifetime extension, which he accepted.{{cite news|url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/deportes/futbol/20240518/9654839/jesus-navas-sevilla-salida-adios-del-nido.html|title=Navas renueva de por vida con el Sevilla tras reconducir la situación con Del Nido|trans-title=Navas renews with Sevilla for life after readdressing situation with Del Nido|newspaper=La Vanguardia|language=es|date=18 May 2024|access-date=18 May 2024}}

Navas scored the only goal in a 1–0 win over Getafe on 14 September 2024, becoming the oldest player to achieve this for Sevilla in La Liga aged 38 years and 298 days, breaking the previous record of Sergio Ramos.{{cite web|url=https://sevillafc.es/en/current/news/report-jesus-navas-record-goalscoring-sevilla-fc|title=Jesús Navas: serial record breaker|publisher=Sevilla FC|date=15 September 2024|access-date=28 September 2024}} On 14 December, he played his final match at the Sánchez Pizjuán, a 1–0 victory against Celta de Vigo; he came off after 70 minutes, to hugs from his teammates and a standing ovation from the crowd.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/43042720/farewell-jesus-navas-spain-sevillas-quiet-legend-retires|title=Farewell, Jesús Navas: Spain, Sevilla's quiet legend retires|publisher=ESPN|last=Kirkland|first=Alex|date=14 December 2024|access-date=19 December 2024}} His last overall appearance took place at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, a 4–2 loss to Real Madrid where he took the field at the hour mark and was cheered by spectators before and after the game.{{cite web|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/latest-news/homenaje-jesus-navas-rm-sevilla-j18-22-12-2024|title=The Santiago Bernabéu pays tribute to Jesús Navas|publisher=Real Madrid CF|date=22 December 2024|access-date=20 January 2025}}

After breaking into the Sevilla first team, Navas made his debut for the Spain under-21s, scoring in a 1–1 draw against France on 17 August 2004.{{cite news|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2004/08/17/mas_futbol/1092693624_850215.html|title=Empate de España sub-21 en el retorno de Iñaki Sáez|trans-title=Spanish under-21s draw in return of Iñaki Sáez|newspaper=Diario AS|language=es|date=17 August 2004|access-date=29 December 2015}} He had been remarked as a potential star after good performances for club and country, but his anxiety problems forced him to quit international football. In August 2009, he announced his desire to overcome his condition in order to stake his claim in the squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and made himself available for selection, stating: "To play for your country is the greatest thing and I hope to be able to, too. I have to be calm and make my decision. I have to continue taking the right steps."{{cite web|url=http://goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2009/08/26/1462127/navas-hopes-to-overcome-anxiety-to-play-in-world-cup|title=Navas hopes to overcome anxiety to play in the World Cup|publisher=Goal|last=Brown|first=Lucas|date=26 August 2009|access-date=28 August 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090830111148/http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2009/08/26/1462127/navas-hopes-to-overcome-anxiety-to-play-in-world-cup|archive-date=30 August 2009}}

On 9 November 2009, Navas was called up by coach Vicente del Bosque for friendlies with Argentina and Austria.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1130937.html|title=Navas handed Spain call-up|publisher=FIFA|date=9 November 2009|access-date=16 November 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091112201022/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1130937.html|archive-date=12 November 2009}}{{cite news|url=http://www.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/2009/11/09/futbol/1257766469.html|title=Jesús Navas, convocado con España|trans-title=Jesús Navas, called by Spain|newspaper=El Mundo|language=es|date=9 November 2009|access-date=29 December 2015}} On 14 November he made his debut against Argentina in a 2–1 win in Madrid, playing the final ten minutes in the place of Andrés Iniesta;{{cite web|url=http://www.europapress.es/deportes/futbol-00162/noticia-futbol-jesus-navas-debuta-roja-20091114223914.html|title=Jesus Navas debuta con la 'Roja'|trans-title=Jesus Navas makes debut with the 'Roja'|publisher=Europa Press|language=es|date=14 November 2009|access-date=29 December 2015}} four days later, he played the entire second half in a 5–1 win over Austria in Vienna.{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/marcador/futbol/2009_10/amistosos_seleccion/2/aus_spa/|title=Otro paseo triunfal en Viena|trans-title=Another parade in Vienna|newspaper=Marca|last=Rincón|first=Jaime|language=es|date=18 November 2009|access-date=29 December 2015}}

Called up for the World Cup in South Africa, Navas scored his first international goal on 3 June 2010 in a warm-up match against South Korea, scoring the game's only goal four minutes from time.{{cite web|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/cronica?id=289218|title=Un golazo de Navas esconde las dudas de un nuevo dibujo|trans-title=Navas wonder goal hides doubts of new outline|publisher=ESPN Deportes|language=es|date=3 June 2010|access-date=29 December 2015}} He appeared in three matches in the tournament, including the last 30 minutes plus extra time in the final against the Netherlands, when Spain lifted its first World Cup trophy.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_64/default.stm|title=Netherlands 0–1 Spain (aet)|publisher=BBC Sport|last=Fletcher|first=Paul|date=11 July 2010|access-date=10 July 2018}}

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Navas was also selected for UEFA Euro 2012, where he appeared in several games for the eventual champions as a substitute. On 18 June, he scored the game's only goal in the 87th minute of the last group stage fixture against Croatia, handing Spain the first place in Group C: he scored from close range, following an assist by Iniesta.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/history/news/0254-0d7dfd0ba960-34295cf86979-1000--navas-strikes-late-as-spain-break-croatia-resistance-in-eu/|title=Navas strikes late to break Croatia resistance|publisher=UEFA|last=Bryan|first=Paul|date=18 June 2012|access-date=18 June 2012}}

Picked for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, Navas made three appearances from the bench. On 27 June, in the semi-final against Italy, he scored the decisive penalty in the shootout (0–0 after extra time).{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/newsid=2121004/index.html|title=Navas holds nerve to send Spain through|publisher=FIFA|date=28 June 2013|access-date=28 June 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630111313/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/news/newsid=2121004/index.html|archive-date=30 June 2013}}

Navas was one of seven players cut from Spain's final squad for the 2014 World Cup, alongside Manchester City teammate Álvaro Negredo.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27647635|title=World Cup 2014: Spain drop Alvaro Negredo and Jesus Navas|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 May 2014|access-date=31 May 2014}} On 15 March 2019, after almost six years of absence from international duty, the 33-year-old returned to the national setup for Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Norway and Malta.{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/field/916752/jesus-navas-recalled-in-spains-squad-for-euro-2020-qualifiers-koke-isco-omitted|title=Jesus Navas recalled in Spain's squad for Euro 2020 qualifiers; Koke, Isco omitted|publisher=Scroll.in|date=15 March 2019|access-date=17 March 2019}}

Three years after his last appearance, the 37-year-old Navas was selected for the 2023 UEFA Nations League Finals by new manager Luis de la Fuente.{{cite news|url=https://www.diariodesevilla.es/sevillafc/Jesus-Navas-vuelve-seleccion-anos-Espana-Internacional_0_1798620770.html|title=Jesús Navas vuelve a la selección española con 37 años|trans-title=Jesús Navas returns to Spain national team at 37|newspaper=Diario de Sevilla|language=es|date=2 June 2023|access-date=19 June 2023}} He played the full 90 minutes of a victory over Italy in the semi-finals, and in doing so at the age of 37 years and 206 days became the oldest player to feature for the Spain national team, breaking the previous record set by Luis Suárez in 1971 at 36 years and 346 days.{{cite web|url=https://sevillafc.es/en/actual/news/internationals-15-june-2023-spain|title=Navas becomes the oldest player to feature for Spain|publisher=Sevilla FC|date=15 June 2023|access-date=29 June 2023}} Three days later, he again started at right-back in the final against Croatia, being replaced in the 97th minute of an eventual shootout win;{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65944659|title=Croatia 0–0 Spain (Spain win 5–4 on penalties)|publisher=BBC Sport|last=Smith|first=Emma|date=18 June 2023|access-date=18 June 2023}} this triumph saw him become the first player in history to win a World Cup, a European Championship and a Nations League title.{{cite web|url=https://sevillafc.es/en/actual/news/navas-nations-league-winner|title=Jesús Navas wins the UEFA Nations League with Spain|publisher=Sevilla FC|date=18 June 2023|access-date=29 June 2023}}

On 7 June 2024, Navas was named in the 26-man squad for Euro 2024.{{cite web|url=https://rfef.es/en/noticias/final-spain-squad-for-the-euro-2024-finals|title=OFFICIAL {{!}} Final Spain squad for the Euro 2024 finals|publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation|date=7 June 2024|access-date=25 June 2024}} Seventeen days later, he captained the side in the group stage 1–0 win over Albania, becoming the oldest Spanish player to feature in a major tournament aged 38 years and 216 days;{{cite web|url=https://rfef.es/en/noticias/navas-the-oldest-player-in-spains-euro-history|title=Navas, the oldest player in Spain’s Euro history|publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation|date=24 June 2024|access-date=25 June 2024}} Spain would go on to win the tournament, beating England 2–1 in the final, after which he immediately announced his international retirement.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5635208/2024/07/13/jesus-navas-spain-retirement-euro-2024/|title=Spain’s Jesus Navas confirms international retirement after Euro 2024 final|newspaper=The New York Times|last1=Rampling|first1=Ali|last2=Millar|first2=Colin|date=13 July 2024|access-date=15 July 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cp68zzx8x4rt#Report|title=Spain 2–1 England|publisher=BBC Sport|last=McNulty|first=Phil|date=14 July 2024|access-date=14 July 2024}}

Navas' main assets were his speed, dribbling skills and ability to run at opposing defenders.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/players/player=232978/index.html|title=Jesus Navas|publisher=FIFA|access-date=21 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127054137/http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/players/player%3D232978/index.html|archive-date=27 November 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/groups_and_teams/team/spain/jesus_navas|title=Jesús Navas|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=25 June 2010|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 July 2010|archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20100708065207/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/groups_and_teams/team/spain/jesus_navas}}{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/world-cup-2010/player/0,27042,12024_106400,00.html|title=Jesus Navas|publisher=Sky Sports|access-date=25 June 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100611132906/http://www.skysports.com/football/world-cup-2010/player/0%2C27042%2C12024_106400%2C00.html|archive-date=11 June 2010}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/soccer/a-closer-look-at-spains-euro-2012-squad/article4235828/|title=A closer look at Spain's Euro 2012 squad|newspaper=The Globe and Mail|date=6 June 2012|access-date=17 May 2020}}

Navas suffered from chronic homesickness,{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/tm_headline=wenger-may-gamble-on-nervy-navas-&method=full&objectid=18129258&siteid=94762-name_page.html|title=Wenger may gamble on nervy Navas|newspaper=Daily Mirror|last=Cross|first=John|date=21 November 2006|access-date=15 December 2006}} to the extent he walked out of training camps in Spain because they were too far away from Seville. He also suffered from anxiety attacks{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2010/teams/spain/7803156/World-Cup-2010-Jesus-Navas-delighted-to-score-his-first-for-Spain.html|title=World Cup 2010: Jesus Navas delighted to score his first for Spain|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=4 June 2010|access-date=12 July 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100615203645/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2010/teams/spain/7803156/World-Cup-2010-Jesus-Navas-delighted-to-score-his-first-for-Spain.html|archive-date=15 June 2010}} and seizures,{{cite web|url=http://www.laligaweekly.com/2009/11/jesus-navas-gets-call-up.html|title=Jesus Navas gets a call up for Espana|publisher=La Liga Weekly|date=13 November 2009|access-date=12 July 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091201125252/http://www.laligaweekly.com/2009/11/jesus-navas-gets-call-up.html|archive-date=1 December 2009}} and initially refused to travel with Sevilla during pre-season to the United States due to his homesickness, later changing his mind in a bid to rid himself of this condition.

Navas' older brother, Marco, was also a footballer and a midfielder. After also graduating from Sevilla's youth academy he made three first-team appearances, and played mainly in the Segunda División.{{cite news|url=http://www.publico.es/deportes/163328/marcos-navas-lo-que-le-pasa-a-jesus-es-que-tiene-miedo-a-una-nueva-recaida|title={{sic|nolink=y|Marcos}} Navas: "Lo que le pasa a Jesús es que tiene miedo a una nueva recaída"|trans-title=Marco Navas: "What's happening is that Jesús is afraid of relapsing again"|newspaper=Público|last=Cabello|first=A.|language=es|date=10 October 2008|access-date=19 July 2012}}{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/07/sports/soccer/07iht-soccer.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&|title=A free spirit who merits a look for the World Cup|newspaper=The New York Times|last=Hughes|first=Rob|date=7 October 2009|access-date=5 November 2009}} Their family is of Gitano/Romani origin.{{cite news|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/city-wing-ace-jesus-navas-5765310|title=City wing ace Jesus Navas finds real home from home as brother signs for Bury|newspaper=Manchester Evening News|last=McKeegan|first=Alice|date=22 August 2013|access-date=25 March 2020}}

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File:Spain-Tahiti, Confederations Cup 2013 (17).jpg against Tahiti in the 2013 Confederations Cup]]

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Sevilla

• Copa del Rey: 2006–07, 2009–10
• Supercopa de España: 2007
• UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League: 2005–06, 2006–07,{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6657065.stm|title=Espanyol 2–2 Sevilla|publisher=BBC Sport|last=Henderson|first=Charlie|date=16 May 2007|access-date=27 April 2019}} 2019–20,{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/sevilla-vs-inter/report/426076|title=Sevilla 3–2 Inter Milan: Sevilla edge five-goal thriller for sixth Europa League crown|publisher=Sky Sports|last=Wilkinson|first=Jack|date=21 August 2020|access-date=21 August 2020}} 2022–23{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/may/31/sevilla-roma-europa-league-final-match-report|title=Montiel edges Sevilla to seventh Europa League triumph with win over Roma|newspaper=The Guardian|last=Lowe|first=Sid|date=31 May 2023|access-date=1 June 2023}}
• UEFA Super Cup: 2006;{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/SuperCup/FixturesResults/Round=2378/Match=84343/Report=LU.html|title=Barcelona 0–3 Sevilla|publisher=UEFA|date=25 August 2006|access-date=27 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070708143437/http://www.uefa.com/competitions/SuperCup/FixturesResults/Round=2378/Match=84343/Report=LU.html|archive-date=8 July 2007}} runner-up: 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefasupercup/news/0284-18c07e15b0ff-af3118a0e297-1000--manchester-city-1-1-sevilla-5-4-pens-city-claim-first-super-/|title=Manchester City 1–1 Sevilla (5–4 pens): City claim first Super Cup in shoot-out drama|publisher=UEFA|date=16 August 2023|access-date=17 August 2023}}

Manchester City

• Premier League: 2013–14{{cite web|url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/4803/Jesús-Navas/overview|title=Jesús Navas: Overview|publisher=Premier League|access-date=17 April 2018}}
• Football League Cup: 2013–14,{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26311649|title=Manchester City 3–1 Sunderland|publisher=BBC Sport|last=McNulty|first=Phil|date=2 March 2014|access-date=27 April 2019}} 2015–16

Spain

• FIFA World Cup: 2010
• UEFA European Championship: 2012, 2024
• UEFA Nations League: 2022–23
• FIFA Confederations Cup runner-up: 2013

Individual

• La Liga Best Attacking Midfielder: 2009–10{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.es/agencias/noticia.asp?noticia=1292480|title=Ganadores de las cuatro ediciones de premios de la LFP|trans-title=Winners of the four editions of the LFP awards|newspaper=ABC|language=es|date=13 November 2012|access-date=3 June 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026052327/http://www.abc.es/agencias/noticia.asp?noticia=1292480|archive-date=26 October 2014}}
• La Liga Team of The Season: 2018–19{{cite web|url=https://es.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0251-0e99b4b49742-057999adca0e-1000--equipo-de-la-liga-2018-19/|title=Equipo de la Liga 2018/19|trans-title=2018/19 League All-star team|publisher=UEFA|last=Aguado|first=Gonzalo|language=es|date=20 May 2019|access-date=11 September 2019}}
• UEFA Europa League Team of the Season: 2019–20,{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0260-10391fbb6c62-2c8b46747bf5-1000--uefa-europa-league-squad-of-the-season/|title=UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season|publisher=UEFA|date=26 August 2020|access-date=26 August 2020}} 2022–23{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/0282-182d1295f910-056c87a02b5e-1000--europa-league-all-star-xi/|title=2022/23 UEFA Europa League Team of the Season|publisher=UEFA|date=4 June 2023|access-date=8 June 2023}}
• UEFA Europa League Player of the Season: 2022–23

Orders

• Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit: 2011{{cite news|url=http://www.mundodeportivo.com/20111005/futbol/seleccion-espanola/las-campeones-del-mundo-de-futbol-ya-tienen-la-real-orden-del-merito-deportivo_54226408413.html|title=Los campeones del mundo de fútbol ya tienen la Real Orden del Mérito Deportivo|trans-title=The football World Champions already have the Royal Order of Sporting Merit|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|last=Bruña|first=Manuel|language=es|date=5 October 2011|access-date=5 March 2013}}

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