Keylor Navas

{{short description|Costa Rican footballer (born 1986)}}

{{family name hatnote|Navas|Gamboa|lang=Spanish}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Keylor Navas

| image = Keylor Navas 2018 (cropped).jpg

| caption = Navas celebrating after winning the 2018 UEFA Champions League final with Real Madrid

| full_name = Keilor Antonio Navas Gamboa{{cite web |url=https://www.fifadata.com/documents/FWC/2018/pdf/FWC_2018_SQUADLISTS.PDF |title=FIFA World Cup Russia 2018: List of Players: Costa Rica |publisher=FIFA |page=6 |date=15 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611000407/https://www.fifadata.com/documents/FWC/2018/pdf/FWC_2018_SQUADLISTS.PDF |archive-date=11 June 2019}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|12|15|df=y}}

| birth_place = Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica

| height = 1.85 m{{cite web |url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/squad/keylor-navas |title=Keylor Navas |date=15 December 1986 |publisher=Paris Saint-Germain F.C. |access-date=9 April 2022}}

| position = Goalkeeper

| currentclub = Newell's Old Boys

| clubnumber = 1

| youthyears1 = 1999–2005

| youthclubs1 = Saprissa

| years1 = 2005–2010

| clubs1 = Saprissa

| caps1 = 73

| goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2010–2012

| clubs2 = Albacete

| caps2 = 36

| goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2011–2012

| clubs3 = → Levante (loan)

| caps3 = 1

| goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2012–2014

| clubs4 = Levante

| caps4 = 46

| goals4 = 0

| years5 = 2014–2019

| clubs5 = Real Madrid

| caps5 = 104

| goals5 = 0

| years6 = 2019–2024

| clubs6 = Paris Saint-Germain

| caps6 = 75

| goals6 = 0

| years7 = 2023

| clubs7 = → Nottingham Forest (loan)

| caps7 = 17

| goals7 = 0

| years8 = 2025–

| clubs8= Newell's Old Boys

| caps8 = 14

| goals8 = 0

| nationalyears1 = 2003

| nationalteam1 = Costa Rica U17

| nationalcaps1 = 3

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| nationalyears2 = 2006

| nationalteam2 = Costa Rica U21

| nationalcaps2 = 6

| nationalgoals2 = 0

| nationalyears3 = 2008–

| nationalteam3 = Costa Rica

| nationalcaps3 = 114

| nationalgoals3 = 0

| club-update = 20:03, 4 May 2025 (UTC)

| nationalteam-update = 04:56, 28 March 2024 (UTC)

}}

Keilor Antonio "Keylor" Navas Gamboa ({{IPA|es|ˈkej.lor anˈto.njo ˈna.βas ɣamˈbo.a|lang}};{{Cite web |date=23 March 2017 |title=Entrevista a Keylor Navas - Portero Real Madrid |trans-title=Interview with Keylor Navas - Real Madrid Goalkeeper |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNsicQ-iFKY&t=16s |access-date=22 February 2024 |website=YouTube |publisher=Fútbol Emotion |language=es}} born 15 December 1986) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Argentine Primera División club Newell's Old Boys. He is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of all time and his generation.{{Cite web |last=Fernandez |first=Ileana |date=2023-03-12 |title=Keylor Navas included in IFFHS men's all time world best goalkeeper ranking |url=https://ticotimes.net/2023/03/12/keylor-navas-included-in-iffhs-mens-all-time-world-best-goalkeeper-ranking |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=The Tico Times {{!}} Costa Rica News {{!}} Travel {{!}} Real Estate |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2021-01-15 |title=Keylor Navas ranked among the best goalkeepers of the decade |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2021/01/15/6001eb34ca474191768b45d6.html |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=MARCA |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Sharpless |first=Hunter |date=2019-07-29 |title=Real Madrid's Keylor Navas Is The Greatest Concacaf Goalkeeper Of All Time |url=https://www.flofc.com/articles/6542848-real-madrids-keylor-navas-is-the-greatest-concacaf-goalkeeper-of-all-time |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=FloFC |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Rachini |first=Mouhamad |date=2020-04-23 |title=The 50: Top 10 North & Central American goalkeepers of all time. |url=https://btsgoalies.com/2020/04/23/top-10-north-central-america-goalkeepers/ |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=Between the Sticks |language=en}}

Navas started his youth career at Saprissa in his home country, where he won six Liga FPD titles. He subsequently moved to Spanish club Albacete in 2010, and then to Levante in La Liga the following year, where he won the LFP Award for Best Goalkeeper in his final season with the latter club. Navas later joined Real Madrid in 2014 for €10 million, where he won a total of twelve titles,{{cite web|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/football/squad/keylor-navas|title=Keylor Navas|publisher=Real Madrid CF|access-date=20 April 2019}} including one La Liga and three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles as the first choice goalkeeper.{{cite news|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/futbol/plantilla/keylor-navas#playerinfo|title=Keylor Navas: Player Info|publisher=Real Madrid CF|access-date=6 February 2019}} In 2019, he was signed by French club Paris Saint-Germain, and would play in his fourth Champions League final in his first season with the side.{{cite web |title=Madrid and PSG switch goalkeepers Navas and Areola |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/madrid-and-psg-switch-goalkeepers-navas-and-areola |access-date=18 March 2022 |website=Fox Sports}}

Navas has made over 114 appearances for Costa Rica since debuting in 2008. He has represented the country at two CONCACAF Gold Cups and the 2014, 2018, and 2022 editions of the FIFA World Cup. He was a Costa Rica national team member who reached the semi-finals of the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, in which he was named best goalkeeper. He takes retirement from national team in 2024 may 26 and come out of retirement in 2025 may 28 vs catalunya international friendly match .His impressive performances also helped the team reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in 2014.{{cite news|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/9373172/world-cup-costa-rica-hero-hails-nations-efforts-as-holland-end-journey|work=Sky Sports|title=World Cup: Costa Rica hero hails nation's efforts as Holland end journey|date=6 July 2014|access-date=6 July 2014}}

Navas was awarded CONCACAF Men's Goalkeeper of the Year for three consecutive years between 2016 and 2018. He was also named the best male CONCACAF Player of the Decade by the IFFHS.{{cite web|url=https://www.iffhs.com/posts/949|title=IFFHS BEST MAN PLAYER - CONCACAF - OF THE DECADE 2011-2020|publisher=IFFHS|access-date=27 March 2021}} His performances in the 2017–18 season earned him the 2017–18 UEFA Club Football Award for best UEFA goalkeeper,{{cite news|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0253-0d81f6382091-b3a8b300ea0b-1000--keylor-navas-champions-league-goalkeeper-of-the-season/|title=Keylor Navas: Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season|publisher=UEFA|access-date=20 April 2019}} and also saw him named in the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season of 2018.{{cite news|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0253-0d8222ae4584-fc81fa8bf4d6-1000--uefa-champions-league-squad-of-the-season/|title=UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season|publisher=UEFA|access-date=20 April 2019}}

Club career

=Saprissa=

Born in San Isidro de El General, Navas made his professional debut with Deportivo Saprissa on 6 November 2005, in a Primera league match against Asociación Deportiva Carmelita.{{cite web|url=http://www.nacion.com/ln_ee/futbol/campeonato2005-2006/noviembre/07/sap_car.html |title=Juego apenas para el gasto |trans-title=I play only to make ends meet |publisher=La Nación |language=es |date=7 November 2005 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070813131145/http://www.nacion.com/ln_ee/futbol/campeonato2005-2006/noviembre/07/sap_car.html |archive-date=13 August 2007 }} He was the first-choice keeper in his two final seasons with the club,{{Cite web |title=¿En qué temporadas fue Keylor Navas titular en el Saprissa? |url=https://futbolcentroamerica.com/costarica/En-que-temporadas-fue-Keylor-Navas-titular-en-el-Saprissa-20220413-0005.html |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=Fútbol Centroamérica |date=13 April 2022 |language=es-ES}} winning six national championships and the 2005 CONCACAF Champions' Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/football/squad/keylor-navas#playerinfo|title=Keylor Navas: Player Info|publisher=realmadrid.com|access-date=6 February 2019}} Navas was also part of the Saprissa team that finished in 3rd place at the 2005 FIFA Club World Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/archive/japan2005/clubs/club=1896632/matches.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025132222/http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/archive/japan2005/clubs/club=1896632/matches.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 October 2015|title=Fifa Club World Championship Toyota Cup Japan 2005 - Clubs - Saprissa|publisher=FIFA|access-date=6 February 2019}}

=Albacete=

In July 2010, Navas signed with Albacete Balompié of the Segunda División in Spain precisely 20 years after countryman Luis Conejo, who occupied the same position.{{cite web|url=http://www.albacetebalompie.es/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=447:navas-qvengo-con-mucho-compromisoq&catid=43:ultimas-noticias&Itemid=117|title=Navas: "Vengo con mucho compromiso"|trans-title=Navas: "I come full of commitment"|publisher=Albacete's official website|language=es|date=9 July 2010|access-date=27 October 2013}} He played in 36 games out of 42 during his first season, but his team suffered relegation after finishing in last position.

=Levante=

File:Keylor Navas.jpg in 2013]]

In the 2011–12 campaign, Navas reached La Liga, being loaned to Levante UD for a year.{{cite web|url=http://www.fichajes.net/noticias/keylor-navas-cedido-al-levante-20110702.html|title=Keylor Navas, cedido al Levante|trans-title=Keylor Navas, loaned to Levante|publisher=Fichajes|language=es|date=2 July 2011|access-date=28 February 2014}} He made his debut in the competition on 13 May 2012 in the last round, playing in a 3–0 home win against Athletic Bilbao that confirmed the club's first ever qualification for the UEFA Europa League,{{cite web|url=http://espnfc.com/uk/en/report/323688/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=5739|title=Ghezzal helps Levante secure European place|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=13 May 2012|access-date=27 October 2013}} and joined the Valencian club on a three-year contract in July of that year.{{cite web|url=http://www.marca.com/2012/07/07/futbol/equipos/levante/1341656131.html|title=Keylor Navas ficha por el Levante|trans-title=Keylor Navas signs for Levante|work=Marca|language=es|date=7 July 2012|access-date=27 October 2013}} Despite initially being back-up to Gustavo Munúa,{{cite web|url=http://www.aldia.cr/futbol-costa-rica/legionarios/Keylor_Navas-Levante-Gustavo_Munua-contrato-titular_0_110388964.html|title=Keylor Navas ante su oportunidad en el Levante si Gustavo Munúa deja el equipo|trans-title=Keylor Navas before his chance at Levante if Gustavo Munúa leaves team|publisher=Al Día|language=es|date=3 April 2013|access-date=28 February 2014}} Navas was the first-choice goalkeeper for Levante in the 2013–14 season, and was nominated as the league's best goalkeeper alongside Thibaut Courtois of Atlético Madrid and Willy Caballero of Málaga CF,{{cite news|last1=Fernandez-Abascal|first1=Eduardo|title=Chelsea Duo Thibaut Courtois And Filipe Luis Nominated For La Liga Awards|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/chelsea-duo-thibaut-courtois-filipe-luis-nominated-la-liga-awards-1470026|access-date=15 October 2014|work=International Business Times|date=14 October 2014}} going on to win the prize.{{cite web|title=gala de premios LFP 2013/14 |trans-title=LFP Awards show 2013/14 |url=http://www.lfp.es/gala-lfp-2013-2014 |publisher=Liga de Fútbol Profesional |access-date=10 November 2014 |language=es |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105051027/http://www.lfp.es/gala-lfp-2013-2014 |archive-date= 5 November 2014 }} In March 2014, he was La Liga Player of the Month, the first goalkeeper to win the accolade.{{cite news|title=Premios BBVA a los mejores de marzo|trans-title=BBVA awards for the best in March|url=http://www.lfp.es/noticias/premios-bbva-a-los-mejores-de-marzo|access-date=8 November 2014|publisher=Liga de Fútbol Profesional|date=7 April 2014|language=es}} He finished the season as the goalkeeper with the most saves (267) in La Liga,{{cite web|url=https://foxsports.com/soccer/stats?competition=2&season=20130&category=OVERALL|title=2013–14 La Liga Statistics and Leaders: Overall|work=Fox Sports|date=30 June 2014|access-date=7 July 2018}} finishing fourth in the Zamora Trophy conceding 39 goals in 36 games despite playing for a 'lower ranked' team.{{cite web|url=http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/trofeos/2013-2014/pichichi-zamora/zamora-primera.html|title=Tropheo Pichichi Liga Adelante|publisher=MARCA|date=30 June 2014|access-date=7 July 2018}}

=Real Madrid=

==2014–15==

On 3 August 2014, Real Madrid triggered Navas' €10 million buyout clause,{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/aug/03/real-madrid-confirm-keylor-navas-signing|title=Real Madrid confirm signing of Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keylor Navas|agency=Press Association|date=3 August 2014|work=The Guardian|access-date=14 September 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}} and he signed a six-year contract with the club.{{cite web|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2014/08/official-statement-keylor-navas|title=Official statement: Keylor Navas|date=3 August 2014|website=Realmadrid.com}} His first competitive call-up was on 12 August, sitting on the bench as Iker Casillas played in the 2014 UEFA Super Cup, which Real Madrid won 2–0 against Sevilla at the Cardiff City Stadium.{{cite news|last1=Phillips|first1=Rob|title=Super Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in Real Madrid win|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28741099|access-date=13 August 2014|work=BBC Sport|date=12 August 2014}} Navas was given his debut for the club on 23 September, in a 5–1 victory over Elche at the Santiago Bernabéu.{{cite news|last1=Sámano|first1=José|title=Insaciable Cristiano|trans-title=Insatiable Cristano|work=El País|access-date=19 May 2015|url=http://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2014/09/23/actualidad/1411484192_802912.html|date=23 September 2014|language=es}} He was given his Champions League debut on 26 November, keeping a clean sheet in a 0–1 away win against Swiss side FC Basel.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/29363787|title=FC Basel 0-1 Real Madrid|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 November 2014|access-date=18 September 2019}} On 20 December, he was on the bench as his team won the Club World Cup, defeating Club Atlético San Lorenzo in the final in Morocco.{{cite news|title=Real Madrid beat San Lorenzo to take Club World Cup crown|url=http://www.espnfc.co.uk/fifa-club-world-cup/match/409204/real-madrid-san-lorenzo/report|access-date=22 June 2015|work=ESPN FC|date=20 December 2014}} His performances for Levante in the previous La Liga season and Costa Rica in the 2014 World Cup led him win Player of the Year at the 2014 CONCACAF Awards,{{cite web|url=http://www.fichajes.net/noticias/keylor-navas-cedido-al-levante-20110702.html|title=Keylor Navas es el mejor portero del 2014 en la Concacaf|trans-title=Keylor Navas is the best goalkeeper of 2014 of Concacaf|publisher=El Comercio|language=es|date=24 December 2014|access-date=7 July 2018}} earning the dual distinction of the first Costa Rican and goalkeeper to do so.

==2015–16==

File:Keylor Navas en el Real Madrid.JPG

With the departure of Casillas from Real Madrid, Navas inherited his number 1 shirt for the 2015–16 La Liga season.{{cite news|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer-zone/2015/07/19/13720702/navas-takes-casillas-no1-jersey-at-madrid|title=Navas takes Casillas' No.1 jersey at Madrid|date=19 July 2015|access-date=20 July 2015|publisher=Goal.com}} Madrid agreed to transfer Navas to Manchester United in part-exchange for David de Gea on 31 August 2015. Still, the deal collapsed because the documents were not submitted to FIFA before the Spanish transfer deadline.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34117354 |title=David De Gea: Real Madrid 'did everything' to sign Man Utd keeper |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=1 September 2015 |access-date=1 September 2015}}

Madrid thrashed Real Betis in their home opener by a score of 5–0 with a fine performance from Navas, making several saves and stopping a penalty.{{cite news|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2015/08/5-0-spectacular-display-of-firepower-in-the-bernabeus-la-liga-opener|title=5–0: Spectacular display of firepower in the Bernabéu's La Liga opener|publisher=realmadrid.com|date=30 August 2015|access-date=7 July 2018}} He was a regular starter when the team won the 2015–16 UEFA Champions League. Navas earned the dual distinction of becoming the first Costa Rican and Central American ever to play in and win the men's Champions League final.{{cite news|url=http://ticotimes.net/2016/05/28/keylor-navas-makes-history-champions-league|title=Keylor Navas makes history as Real Madrid wins Champions League title|publisher=The Tico Times|date=28 May 2016|access-date=19 July 2018}} He set a new record for Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League by not conceding a single goal in his first eight appearances; 6 of these were in the 2015–16 season. He also usurped Edwin van der Sar to reach the second spot in clean sheets behind Jens Lehmann in the all-time list. He was the best goalkeeper in the 2015–16 UEFA Champions League season, conceding only three goals in 12 appearances, keeping nine clean sheets.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/022d-0e957c5979eb-37493cb53cd0-1000--spot-on-real-madrid-defeat-atletico-in-final-again/|title=Spot-on Real Madrid defeat Atlético in final again|date=28 May 2016|work=UEFA}}

==2016–17==

He was the starting goalkeeper when Madrid won the 2016–17 La Liga{{cite web|url=http://www.laliga.es/noticias/real-madrid-campeon-de-laliga-santander-2016-17|title=El Real Madrid, campeón de LaLiga Santander 2016/17|date=21 May 2017|work=laliga.es}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39926301|title=Real Madrid win La Liga title with victory at Malaga|date=21 May 2017|work=bbc.com}} and the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0250-0c5117c008df-de0901ea6dae-1000--majestic-real-madrid-win-champions-league-in-cardiff/|title=Majestic Real Madrid win Champions League in Cardiff|date=3 June 2017|work=UEFA}} On 29 January 2017 after the 3–0 win at home to Real Sociedad in La Liga, Navas became the first player from Costa Rica to reach 100 La Liga appearances.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/optajose/status/825804208523923458|title=100 – Keylor Navas is the first player from Costa Rica to reach 100 appearances in La Liga history. Tico.|publisher=OptaJose|date=29 January 2017|access-date=13 July 2018}} His performances during the double trophy-winning season led him to win the Player of the Year for the second time at the 2017 CONCACAF Awards.{{cite web|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2017/12/keylor-navas-concacaf-player-of-the-year|title=Keylor Navas, Concacaf player of the year|publisher=Real Madrid|date=18 December 2017|access-date=7 July 2018}}

==2017–18==

Navas made his 100th appearance for Madrid during the 2–0 second-leg home win over Barcelona.{{cite web|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2017/08/keylor-navas-100-games-for-real-madrid|title=Keylor Navas, 100 games for Real Madrid|publisher=Real Madrid|date=16 August 2017|access-date=14 July 2018}} During the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League, he started eleven games, as Madrid won their third consecutive and 13th overall Champions League title beating Liverpool 3–1 in the final.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0245-0e98d7318379-716954065574-1000--madrid-beat-liverpool-to-complete-hat-trick/|title=Madrid beat Liverpool to complete hat-trick|date=26 May 2018|work=UEFA}} The win against Liverpool saw Navas claim his 100th victory for Madrid in only 141 appearances.{{cite web|url=https://realmadrid.com/en/news/2018/05/keylor-navas-claims-100th-win-in-a-real-madrid-shirt|title=Keylor Navas claims 100th win in a Real Madrid shirt|publisher=Real Madrid|date=26 May 2018|access-date=13 July 2018}} Navas produced some fine performances in the Champions League including a superb display against Bayern Munich in their semi-final second leg clash which helped Real Madrid qualify to the final. He made eight saves during the game, his highest tally in a Champions League knock-out game.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/991418962419376129/photo/1|title=8 – Keylor Navas made eight saves against Bayern Munich, his highest tally in a Champions League knock-out game. Hero.|publisher=OptaJose|date=1 May 2018|access-date=19 July 2018}} Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes praised Navas after the game as the reason for Real Madrid's qualification.{{cite web|url=http://marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2018/05/01/5ae8dffe468aeb13348b4663.html|title=Heynckes: Real Madrid can thank Keylor for their qualification|publisher=Marca|date=1 May 2018|access-date=19 July 2018}}

==2018–19==

Navas’ fifth season at Real Madrid began with the much-anticipated arrival of Thibaut Courtois{{cite web|url=http://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2018/08/08/5b686c67ca474125568b4766.html|title=Official: Real Madrid sign Courtois|publisher=Marca|date=8 August 2018|access-date=5 September 2018}} to compete for the number 1 goalkeeping spot. Despite Courtois’ arrival, Navas was selected to play in the 2018 UEFA Super Cup{{cite web|url=http://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2018/08/15/5b73ec6e268e3e535c8b4593.html|title=Keylor Navas remains the starter for now|publisher=Marca|date=15 August 2018|access-date=5 September 2018}} which resulted in a 2–4 loss to city rivals Atlético Madrid.{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/r-madrid-vs-a-madrid/389371|title=Real Madrid 2–4 Atletico Madrid: Atleti win Super Cup thriller in extra-time|publisher=Sky Sports|date=16 August 2018|access-date=5 September 2018}} Navas then went on to start the opening game of La Liga,{{cite web|url=https://en.as.com/en/2018/08/19/football/1534705628_708873.html|title=Real Madrid vs Getafe: Keylor Navas, Ceballos start for hosts|work=AS.com|publisher=AS|date=19 August 2018|access-date=5 September 2018|last1=As|first1=Diario|archive-date=9 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209225002/https://en.as.com/en/2018/08/19/football/1534705628_708873.html|url-status=dead}} comfortably keeping his first clean sheet of the season with a 2–0 win over Getafe CF.{{cite web|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2018/08/2-0-real-madrid-kick-off-laliga-campaign-with-deserved-win|title=2-0: Real Madrid kick off LaLiga campaign with deserved win|publisher=Real Madrid|date=19 August 2018|access-date=5 September 2018}} His performances in the last Champions League campaign led him to be voted as the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0253-0d81f6382091-b3a8b300ea0b-1000--keylor-navas-champions-league-goalkeeper-of-the-season/|title=Keylor Navas: Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season|publisher=UEFA|date=30 August 2018|access-date=5 September 2018}} beating off competition from then Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker and Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. On 9 January 2019, Navas made his 150th appearance in all competitions for Madrid in their 3–0 home win against Leganés in the Copa del Rey.{{cite web|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2019/01/keylor-navas-makes-his-150th-real-madrid-appearance|title=Keylor Navas makes his 150th Real Madrid appearance|publisher=realmadrid.com|date=9 January 2019|access-date=14 January 2019}} On 6 April 2019 Navas became the first ever non-Spanish goalkeeper to reach 100 La Liga appearances for Real Madrid.{{cite web|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2019/04/keylor-navas-100-laliga-games-with-real-madrid|title=Keylor Navas: 100 LaLiga games with Real Madrid|publisher=realmadrid.com|date=6 April 2019|access-date=9 April 2019}}

=Paris Saint-Germain=

Navas joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a four-year contract on 2 September 2019,{{cite web|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2019/09/official-announcement-keylor-navas|title=Official Announcement: Keylor Navas|publisher=realmadrid.com|date=2 September 2019|access-date=2 September 2019}} becoming the first Costa Rican to play for the men's team.{{cite web|url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/keylor-navas-signs-four-year-deal-with-paris-saint-germain|title=Keylor Navas signs four year deal with Paris Saint-Germain|publisher=psg.fr|date=2 September 2019|access-date=2 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902161227/https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/keylor-navas-signs-four-year-deal-with-paris-saint-germain|archive-date=2 September 2019|url-status=dead}} He made his Ligue 1 debut 12 days later, keeping a clean sheet in a 1–0 home win against Strasbourg.{{cite web|url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/last-gasp-win|title=Last-gasp win!|publisher=en.psg.fr|date=14 September 2019|access-date=15 September 2019}} On 24 July 2020, Navas won his 20th career club trophy after beating Saint-Étienne in the Coupe de France final.{{cite web|url=https://psgtalk.com/2020/07/navas-claims-20th-career-trophy-following-coupe-de-france-final-win/|title=Navas Claims 20th Career Trophy Following Coupe de France Final Win|publisher=PSGTalk|date=24 July 2020|access-date=15 September 2020}} On 31 July, he kept a clean sheet and saved a spot kick in the resulting shoot-out as PSG defeated Lyon 6–5 on penalties in the 2020 Coupe de la Ligue Final.{{cite web |url=https://www.thescore.com/fra_fed/news/1993801/amp |title=PSG win Coupe de la Ligue to complete domestic quadruple |publisher=theScore.com |last1=Brunt |first1=Gordon |date=31 July 2020 |access-date=31 July 2020 }} That win marked Navas' 15th trophy in Europe, matching Rafael Márquez's record for a CONCACAF player.{{cite web |url=https://en.as.com/en/2020/08/01/football/1596301925_443630.html|title=Keylor Navas equals Márquez's historic European trophy haul|publisher=AS |last1=Serrano |first1=Rodrigo |date=1 August 2020 |access-date=21 September 2020 }} On 23 August 2020, Navas started his 4th Champions League final, losing to Bayern Munich 1–0.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/report?gameId=573698|title=Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain to win Champions League|publisher=ESPN|date=23 August 2020|access-date=21 September 2020}} He finished the European campaign with 5 clean sheets, the second most after Manuel Neuer despite having played 191 minutes less.{{cite web|url=https://www.squawka.com/en/most-clean-sheets-champions-league-2019-2020-golden-gloves/|title=Most clean sheets: Champions League 2019/20 season final standings|publisher=Squawka|date=24 August 2020|access-date=21 September 2020}}

Navas started his second season with PSG as one of the seven club players to test positive for COVID-19.{{cite web|url=https://ticotimes.net/2020/09/04/keylor-navas-among-psg-players-reported-to-have-coronavirus|title=Keylor Navas among PSG players reported to have coronavirus|publisher=Tico Times|date=4 September 2020|access-date=21 September 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/paris-saint-germain/story/4175670/psgfrance-star-kylian-mbappe-tests-positive-for-coronavirus|title=PSG, France star Kylian Mbappe tests positive for coronavirus|publisher=ESPN|date=7 September 2020|access-date=21 September 2020}} He missed the clubs first two games due to the quarantine requirement.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54108520|title=Depleted PSG beaten by promoted Lens|publisher=BBC|date=10 September 2020|access-date=21 September 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54141979|title=Five sent off as Marseille beat PSG|publisher=BBC|date=14 September 2020|access-date=21 September 2020}} On 16 September 2020, Navas played his first game of the season winning and keeping a clean sheet against Metz.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/54150578|title=Draxler's late goal earns PSG first win|publisher=BBC|date=16 September 2020|access-date=21 September 2020}} On 17 September, UEFA announced Navas, for the second time, as a nominee for the 2019–20 Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season award.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/0261-10657c4cbf33-3fc280ec8da7-1000--shortlist-of-nominees-for-2019-20-uefa-club-competition-awards-/|title=Shortlist of nominees for 2019/20 UEFA club competition awards revealed|publisher=UEFA|date=17 September 2020|access-date=21 September 2020}} On 20 September, Navas starred in PSG's 3–0 away win to Nice with a second consecutive clean sheet as well as several excellent saves.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/ogc-nice-0-3-paris-saint-germain-parisians-player-ratings-kylian-mbappe-inspires-easy-win-ligue-1-2020-21|title=OGC Nice 0-3 Paris Saint-Germain-Parisians' player ratings as Kylian Mbappe inspires easy win-Ligue 1 2020-21|publisher=sportskeeda|date=20 September 2020|access-date=21 September 2020}} On 13 January 2021, Navas won the 2020 Trophée des Champions. With that win, he became the CONCACAF player with the most European trophies, 16, surpassing former Rafael Márquez.{{cite web|url=https://en.as.com/en/2021/01/14/football/1610587784_226565.html|title=Keylor Navas is the CONCACAF player with most European titles|publisher=AS|date=14 January 2021|access-date=16 January 2021}} On 20 April 2021, Navas was voted Ligue 1 Player of the Month for March, making him the first CONCACAF player to win the award.{{cite web|url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/keylor-navas-named-ligue-1-player-of-the-month-for-march-paris-saint-germain-unfp|title=Keylor Navas named Ligue 1 player of the month for March|publisher=psg.com|date=22 April 2021|access-date=22 April 2021}} Navas signed a contract with PSG until 2024 on 26 April 2021.{{Cite web|date=26 April 2021|title=Keylor Navas extends his contract until 2024|url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/keylor-navas-extends-his-paris-saint-germain-contract-until-2024#:~:text=Paris%20Saint%2DGermain%20is%20delighted,at%20the%202014%20World%20Cup.|access-date=1 June 2021|website=Paris Saint-Germain}}

Ahead of the 2021–22 season, PSG signed Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. This raised eyebrows over potential competition between Navas and his Italian counterpart.{{Cite web|date=16 September 2021|title=PSG: Will the competition between Navas and Donnarumma be a problem?|url=https://www.ruetir.com/2021/09/16/psg-will-the-competition-between-navas-and-donnarumma-be-a-problem/|access-date=22 September 2021|website=Ruetir|language=en-US}} In the 2022–23 season, new coach Christophe Galtier confirmed that Navas would occupy the position of number two goalkeeper.{{Cite web |last=Bethsy |first=Eric |date=23 July 2022 |title=PSG : Galtier calme Navas après sa démonstration |url=https://www.foot01.com/equipe/paris/psg-galtier-calme-navas-apres-sa-demonstration-408845 |access-date=24 July 2022 |website=Foot01 |language=fr}}

== Loan to Nottingham Forest and return to PSG ==

Following the long-term injury to Dean Henderson, on 31 January 2023, Navas signed for Premier League club Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season.{{Cite web |date=31 January 2023 |title=Keylor Navas joins Nottingham Forest on loan |url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/keylor-navas-paris-saint-germain-joins-nottingham-forest-fc-on-loan |access-date=31 January 2023 |publisher=Paris Saint-Germain F.C.}} He made his debut for Forest on 5 February, keeping a clean sheet in a 1–0 win over Leeds United, and was named player of the match.{{cite web |url=https://apnews.com/article/sports-soccer-leeds-united-brennan-johnson-keylor-navas-09d9c696f57dad5cfe4113d1cf1fda09 |title=Keylor Navas stars on debut as Forest beats Leeds 1-0 in EPL |publisher=AP News |date=5 February 2023 }}

Following his return to PSG, Navas was included in the Champions League squad for the 2023–24 season, having rejected a transfer to Saudi club Al Hilal.{{cite web |author=Dominique Sévérac |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/football/psg/mercato-keylor-navas-reste-finalement-au-psg-pourquoi-luis-enrique-sen-frotte-les-mains-07-09-2023-TZMYKYOG6JHQJPHG72MSNXNVUI.php?ts=1694094908817 |title=Mercato : Keylor Navas reste finalement au PSG, pourquoi Luis Enrique s'en frotte les mains |publisher=Le Parisien |language=fr |date=7 September 2023 }} On 11 May 2024, he announced his departure from PSG at the end of the season.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-11 |title=«Chaque seconde passée au Parc des Princes a été merveilleuse» : Navas va quitter le PSG |url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/sports/football/ligue-1/psg-apres-mbappe-le-gardien-keylor-navas-annonce-son-depart-du-club-20240511 |access-date=2024-05-14 |website=Le Figaro |language=fr}}

= Newell's Old Boys =

On January 21, 2025, Navas joined Newell's Old Boys on a free transfer.{{cite web|title=Keylor Navas: Former Real Madrid goalkeeper joins Newell's Old Boys|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6074790/2025/01/22/keylor-navas-transfer-newells-old-boys/|work=The New York Times|date=22 January 2025}} On February 7, he made his debut in a 1-0 win against Central Córdoba.

International career

=Youth career and early senior career=

Navas was part of the Costa Rica national team that played in the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship held in Finland. He was called up for the senior national team for the first time in August 2006 to play a friendly tournament in Europe against Austria and Switzerland. He was a team member who won a bronze medal at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games. Navas gained his debut senior cap on 11 October 2008, in a 4–1 away victory over Suriname in the third round of stuff for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which qualified the team into the next stage.{{cite news|title=Con el primer boleto|trans-title=With the first ticket|url=http://www.espn.cl/futbol/cronica?id=244641|access-date=23 August 2015|publisher=ESPN|date=11 October 2008|language=es}} Four days later at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa, he kept his first international clean sheet in a 2–0 victory over Haiti.{{cite news|title=Sigue enrachado|trans-title=Carry on being lucky|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/cronica?id=244645|access-date=23 August 2015|publisher=ESPN|date=15 October 2008|language=es}} The team eventually reached the intercontinental play-offs for the tournament, losing narrowly to Uruguay.{{cite news|title=Uruguay 1 Costa Rica 1, agg 2–1: match report|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/6603766/Uruguay-1-Costa-Rica-1-agg-2-1-match-report.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/6603766/Uruguay-1-Costa-Rica-1-agg-2-1-match-report.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|access-date=23 August 2015|publisher=The Daily Telegraph|date=19 November 2009}}{{cbignore}} Navas was also a member of the Costa Rica squad that finished runners-up in the 2009 UNCAF Nations Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesg/gold-cam09det.html|title=UNCAF (Qualifying Tournament for Gold Cup) 2009 - Details|website=RSSSF|last=Courtney|first=Barrie|date=19 June 2009|access-date=4 September 2019}}

Navas appeared with Los Ticos in two CONCACAF Gold Cup competitions, being named the best goalkeeper in the 2009 edition as he helped his country reach the semi-finals. He returned to allow them to the quarter-finals two years later, in what is to date his last appearance at a Gold Cup, as he would miss the tournament for the following ten years, a period that encompasses five editions.{{cite news |title=Keylor Navas cumple diez años sin jugar en una Copa Oro |url=https://www.espn.co.cr/futbol/costa-rica/nota/_/id/8831593/keylor-navas-cumple-diez-anos-sin-jugar-copa-oro |access-date=29 November 2022 |work=ESPN.com.mx |date=26 June 2021 |language=es}} He also missed the Copa América Centenario similarly.{{cite news |last1=Welle (www.dw.com) |first1=Deutsche |title=Confirman baja de Keylor Navas para la Copa América {{!}} DW {{!}} 31.05.2016 |url=https://www.dw.com/es/confirman-baja-de-keylor-navas-para-la-copa-am%C3%A9rica/a-19294796 |access-date=29 November 2022 |work=DW.COM |date=31 May 2016 |language=es-ES}}

=2014 World Cup=

File:Uruguay - Costa Rica FIFA World Cup 2014 (27).jpg celebrating Costa Rica's victory over Uruguay at the 2014 FIFA World Cup]]

Navas made his debut in the FIFA World Cup on 14 June 2014, appearing in a 3–1 group stage win against Uruguay in Fortaleza,{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2014/m=6/news=costa-rica-revival-undoes-uruguay-2370955.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140616044444/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2014/m=6/news=costa-rica-revival-undoes-uruguay-2370955.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 June 2014|title=Costa Rican comeback undoes Uruguay|publisher=FIFA.com|date=14 June 2014|access-date=16 June 2014}} and started the other two group games only conceding a single goal as Costa Rica qualified for the knockout stages as group winners{{cite web|url=http://www.insidespanishfootball.com/113597/keylor-navas-a-draw-against-england-isnt-bad-at-all/|title=Keylor Navas: A draw against England isn't bad at all|publisher=Inside Spanish Football|date=24 June 2014|access-date=29 June 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140629040555/http://www.insidespanishfootball.com/113597/keylor-navas-a-draw-against-england-isnt-bad-at-all/|archive-date=29 June 2014}} for the first time.

On 29 June, in the round of 16 match against Greece, Navas was named man of the match after several saves in normal time and a save from Theofanis Gekas' kick during the penalty shootout, which led to Costa Rica reaching the quarter-finals for the first time ever.{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255951/match=300186459/match-report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140701183741/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255951/match=300186459/match-report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 July 2014|title=Navas-inspired Ticos win shootout, reach quarters|publisher=FIFA.com|date=29 June 2014|access-date=30 June 2014}} He ended the tournament with three clean sheets from five matches, as the country was knocked out by the Netherlands after a penalty shootout,{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28069208|title=Netherlands 0–0 Costa Rica|work=BBC Sport|date=5 June 2014|access-date=6 June 2014}} where he was named man of the match for the third time, the only goalkeeper to do so.{{cite news|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/brazil2014/awards/man-of-the-match/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622011229/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/brazil2014/awards/man-of-the-match/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 June 2015|title=Man of the Match|work=FIFA|access-date=6 February 2019}} He was also one of three nominees for the Golden Glove Award, losing out to Manuel Neuer of Germany.{{cite news|last1=Burrows|first1=Ben|title=World Cup Golden Glove: Manuel Neuer, Sergio Romero and Keylor Navas nominated for award|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2014/world-cup-golden-glove-manuel-3845177|access-date=22 June 2015|publisher=Daily Mirror|date=11 July 2014}}

=2018 FIFA World Cup=

File:Bra-Cos (10).jpg match against Brazil in 2018.]]

In May 2018, Navas was named in the final squad for the 2018 World Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en/amp/news/costa-rica-names-23-man-world-cup-squad-featuring-keylor/1bw2iz8pkma5614bzushqyyo7g|title=Keylor Navas & six MLS players named in Costa Rica's 23-man World Cup squad|website=goal.com|publisher=Goal|date=14 May 2018|access-date=17 March 2020}} He started all three group games, making ten saves and conceding five goals.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/keylor-navas-player-199175|title= Keylor Navas|work=Fox Sports|access-date=11 July 2018}}

= 2022 FIFA World Cup =

In November 2022, Navas was named in the final squad for the 2022 World Cup{{Cite web |last=Yash |date=2022-11-14 |title=Costa Rica Squad For FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 And Players List, Position |url=https://www.sportsunfold.com/costa-rica-squad-for-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-and-players-list-position/ |access-date=2022-11-24 |website=SportsUnfold |language=en-US}} In Costa Rica's first game against Spain, Navas conceded seven goals.{{Cite web |title=Photos: Spain's stars dazzle in 7-0 demolition of Costa Rica |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2022/11/23/photos-spains-stars-dazzle-in-7-0-thumping-of-costa-rica |access-date=2022-11-26 |website=www.aljazeera.com |language=en}} In the second game of group play against Japan, Navas kept a clean sheet giving Costa Rica a surprise 1–0 win over their opponent.{{Cite web |title=Japan vs. Costa Rica final score, FIFA World Cup 2022: Ticos get unexpected victory thanks to Keysher Fuller |url=https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/japan-vs-costa-rica-final-score-fifa-world-cup-2022-ticos-get-unexpected-victory-thanks-to-keysher-fuller/ |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=CBSSports.com |date=28 November 2022 |language=en}} Navas would lose 4–2 in Costa Rica's third group game against Germany. Los Ticos finished fourth in their group with three points and a goal difference of –8.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/633827 |title=Costa Rica vs. Germany - Football Match Summary |publisher=ESPN |date=1 December 2022 |access-date=16 January 2023}}

=Retirement=

Navas played his last international match on 26 March 2024 in a friendly against Argentina.{{Cite web |title=Argentina 3-1 Costa Rica (Mar 26, 2024) Final Score |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/699140/costa-rica-argentina |access-date=2024-08-16 |website=ESPN |language=en}} On 23 May 2024, Navas announced his retirement from the national team.{{cite web |last=Cordoba |first=Javier |date=23 May 2024 |title=Navas announces his retirement from the Costa Rica national team after 16 years and 3 World Cups |url=https://apnews.com/article/navas-costa-rica-soccer-retirement-60b0db8653068756938aa5a12e173b31 |publisher=Associated Press}}

=Out of Retirement=

On May 23rd 2025, he accepted to get out of retirement and accepted a call to return to the national team from Coach Miguel Herrera for their upcoming fixtures.

Style of play

Often rated by several pundits as one of the best goalkeepers in the world,{{cite news|url=https://iffhs.de/the-worlds-best-goalkeeper-2017-gianluigi-buffon-makes-it-five/|title=THE WORLD'S BEST GOALKEEPER 2017 : GIANLUIGI BUFFON MAKES IT FIVE !|publisher=IFFHS|access-date=20 April 2019}}{{cite news|url=https://iffhs.de/iffhs-awards-2018-the-worlds-best-goalkeeper-thibaut-courtois-still-crowned/|title=IFFHS AWARDS – THE WORLD'S BEST GOALKEEPER : THIBAUT COURTOIS STILL CROWNED !|publisher=IFFHS|access-date=20 April 2019}} and considered by some in the sport as the best in the history of CONCACAF,{{cite news|url=https://www.diez.hn/blogs/1077115-500/keylor_navas-concacaf-mejor-portero-historia|title=Keylor Navas es el mejor portero de la historia de CONCACAF|publisher=www.diez.hn|access-date=20 April 2019}} Navas is an energetic keeper, who is primarily known for his agility, speed, and athleticism in goal, as well as his quick reflexes and excellent shot-stopping ability, which enables him to compensate for his relative lack of height. He has also drawn praise in the media for his decisive performances in essential matches, and his penchant for producing difficult and crucial saves for his team in critical moments.{{cite web |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2016/05/27/574863ae22601d850a8b45dc.html |title=Navas' agility vs Oblak's reliability |publisher=Marca |last1=Ortego |first1=Enrique |last2=Winterburn |first2=Chris |date=27 May 2016 |access-date=11 March 2020 }}{{cite web |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2802528-the-evolution-of-the-goalkeeper#slide1 |title=The Evolution of the Goalkeeper: What Makes the Perfect Modern-Day No. 1? |publisher=Bleacher Report |last1=Tighe |first1=Sam |date=5 November 2018 |access-date=11 March 2020 }}{{cite web |url=https://www.thescore.com/chlg/news/1289056 |title=Perfect player series: Building a flawless goalkeeper |publisher=The Score |last1=Nesci |first1=Gianluca |date=24 July 2017 |access-date=11 March 2020 }}{{cite web |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1955860-scouting-report-is-levantes-keylor-navas-the-best-goalkeeper-in-europe |title=Scouting Report: Is Levante's Keylor Navas the Best Goalkeeper in Europe? |publisher=Bleacher Report |last1=Jiang |first1=Allan |date=11 February 2014 |access-date=11 March 2020 }} In 2017, former goalkeeper Manuel Almunia praised Navas, describing him as "the prototype model" goalkeeper, also adding: "He's spectacular between the posts, he's brave, skillful and very agile. He maintains his concentration, and he's also intelligent... For me, he deserves all the respect he gets for what he's done."{{cite web |url=https://en.as.com/en/2017/12/13/football/1513169565_572541.html |title=Manuel Almunia: "Kepa is good with his feet, like Luis Arconada" |last1=Ruiz |first1=Marco |work=AS.com |date=13 December 2017 |access-date=6 May 2020 |archive-date=2 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802080759/https://en.as.com/en/2017/12/13/football/1513169565_572541.html |url-status=dead }}

In 2020, Navas cited compatriot Léster Morgan as his goalkeeping idol.{{cite news |last1=Gómez |first1=Keish |title=Keylor Navas recuerda nostálgico a su ídolo de la infancia, Lester Morgan |url=https://www.espn.co.cr/futbol/costa-rica/nota/_/id/6897559/keylor-navas-lester-morgan-idolo-infancia-futbol-costa-rica |access-date=30 April 2020 |work=ESPN Costa Rica |date=29 April 2020 |language=es}}

Personal life

Keylor Navas was raised in a low-income family in San Isidro de El General, a town in the southeast of San José province. He is a devout Christian. He spoke about his faith, saying, "God for me comes first. Before every game, I kneel, open my arms, and pray ... My favorite passage of the Bible is Galatians 1:10, which says: "If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ."{{cite web|url=https://www.efe.com/efe/english/entertainment/real-madrid-goalie-keylor-navas-weds-in-costa-rica/50000264-2645262|title=Real Madrid goalie Keylor Navas weds in Costa Rica}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/28/world-cup-2014-costa-rica-greece-keylor-navas-goalkeeper|title=World Cup 2014: Costa Rica's Keylor Navas is the man Greece must beat|last=Lowe|first=Sid|work=The Guardian|date=28 June 2014|access-date=29 June 2014}} On 3 December 2014, Navas announced that he had obtained Spanish citizenship.{{cite web|title=Keylor Navas now has Spanish citizenship|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2014/12/keylor-navas-now-has-spanish-citizenship|publisher=Real Madrid|access-date=3 December 2014|date=3 December 2014}}{{cite news|title=Keylor Navas obtains Spanish nationality|url=http://www.marca.com/en/2014/12/03/en/football/real_madrid/1417633827.html|access-date=3 December 2014|work=Marca|date=3 December 2014}}

Navas has been married to Andrea Salas since 2009, and the couple have three children together: Daniela, Mateo, and Thiago. Navas is the stepfather of Daniela, whom Andrea had in a previous relationship.{{Cite web |title=Who is Andrea Salas? Meet Keylor Navas' wife who is a Costa Rican swimwear model and a former Miss Hawaiian Tropic |date=3 February 2023 |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-who-andrea-salas-meet-keylor-navas-wife-costa-rican-swimwear-model-former-miss-hawaiian-tropic |access-date=2024-08-16}}

A documentary film, Hombre de Fe (Man of Faith), based on the life of Navas, was released on 28 December 2017.{{cite web|url=https://qcostarica.com/hombre-de-fe-the-story-of-keylor-navas/|title=Hombre De Fé, The Story Of Keylor Navas|trans-title=Man of Faith, The Story of Keylor Navas|publisher=QCostaRica|language=es|date=28 December 2017|access-date=7 July 2018}}

His paternal half-brother, Eder Navas, is also a footballer who plays for Saprissa.{{cite news |last1=Gómez |first1=Keish |title=Keylor revela que su hermano Eder Navas formará parte del Saprissa |url=https://www.espn.co.cr/futbol/costa-rica/nota/_/id/9779438/keylor-navas-emotivo-mensaje-bienvenida-eder-saprissa |access-date=11 April 2022 |work=ESPN.com.mx |date=13 January 2022 |language=es}}

In 2022, Navas obtained his academic degree as a master in sport management from Johan Cruyff Institute.{{Cite web |last=archysport |date=9 October 2022 |title=Keylor Navas is already preparing for life after being a professional footballer |url=https://www.archysport.com/2022/10/keylor-navas-is-already-preparing-for-life-after-being-a-professional-footballer/ |access-date=11 October 2022 |website=Archysport |language=en-US}}

In June 2024, a report from BFM TV detailed that a former employee filed a complaint against Navas for concealed work.{{Cite web |last1=Sellami |first1=Stéphane |last2=El Khaouafi |first2=Naoufel |last3=Couet |first3=Nicolas |date=5 June 2024 |title=Info BFMTV. L'ex gardien du PSG Keylor Navas visé par une plainte d'un ancien employé pour travail dissimulé |url=https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/ligue-1/info-bfmtv-le-gardien-du-psg-keylor-navas-vise-par-une-plainte-d-un-ancien-employe-pour-travail-dissimule_AV-202406050190.html |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=BFMTV |language=fr}}

Career statistics

=Club=

{{updated|match played 23 May 2025}}{{cite web|title=Soccer Base profile|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=43024|website=Soccerbase|access-date=11 March 2015}}{{cite web|title=Soccerway profile|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/keilor-navas/42661/|website=Soccerway|access-date=11 March 2015}}{{cite web|title=As profile|url=https://resultados.as.com/resultados/ficha/deportista/navas/19252/|publisher=As.com|access-date=6 May 2022}}

class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"

|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

rowspan="2"|Club

!rowspan="2"|Season

!colspan="3"|League

!colspan="2"|National cup{{efn|Includes Copa del Rey, Coupe de France}}

!colspan="2"|Continental

!colspan="2"|Other

!colspan="2"|Total

DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
rowspan="6" valign="center"|Saprissa

|2005–06

| rowspan="5" |Costa Rican Primera División

|2

0colspan="2"|—00colspan="2"|—20
2006–07

|3

0colspan="2"|—00colspan="2"|—30
2007–08

|15

0colspan="2"|—00colspan="2"|—150
2008–09

|26

0colspan="2"|—5{{efn|name=CCC|Appearances in CONCACAF Champions' Cup}}0colspan="2"|—310
2009–10

|27

0colspan="2"|—4{{efn|name=CCC}}0colspan="2"|—310
colspan="2"|Total

!73

0colspan="2"|—90colspan="2"|—82{{efn|Navas's complete statistics at Saprissa, from his debut in 2005 until his departure in 2010, are unclear. Numbers may not reflect reality.}}0
valign="center"|Albacete

|2010–11

|Segunda División

|36

000colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—360
valign="center"|Levante (loan)

|2011–12

| rowspan="3" |La Liga

|1

050colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—60
rowspan="3" valign="center"|Levante

|2012–13

|9

04012{{efn|name=UEL|Appearances in UEFA Europa League}}0colspan="2"|—250
2013–14

|37

020colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—390
colspan="2"|Total

!47

0110120colspan="2"|—700
rowspan="6" valign="center"|Real Madrid

|2014–15

| rowspan="5" |La Liga

|6

0302{{efn|name=UCL|Appearances in UEFA Champions League}}000110
2015–16

|34

00011{{efn|name=UCL}}0colspan="2"|—450
2016–17

|27

00012{{efn|name=UCL}}02{{efn|Appearances in FIFA Club World Cup}}0410
2017–18

|27

01011{{efn|name=UCL}}05{{efn|One appearance in UEFA Super Cup, two appearances in Supercopa de España, two appearances in FIFA Club World Cup}}0440
2018–19

|10

0703{{efn|name=UCL}}01{{efn|Appearance in UEFA Super Cup}}0210
colspan="2"|Total

!104

0110390801620
rowspan="6" valign="center"|Paris Saint-Germain

|2019–20

| rowspan="5" |Ligue 1

|21

0309{{efn|name=UCL}}02{{efn|Appearances in Coupe de la Ligue}}0350
2020–21

|29

03012{{efn|name=UCL}}01{{efn|name=TDC|Appearance in Trophée des Champions}}0450
2021–22

|21

0103{{efn|name=UCL}}01{{efn|name=TDC}}0260
2022–23

|0

020000020
2023–24

|4

020000060
colspan="2"|Total

!75

0110240401140
Nottingham Forest (loan)

|2022–23

|Premier League

|17

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—170
Newell's Old Boys

|2025

|Argentine Primera División

|14

020colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—160
colspan="3"|Career total

!366

03508401204970

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=International=

{{updated|match played 26 March 2024}}{{NFT player|id=26840|name=Navas, Keylor |access-date=26 March 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/cos-navas-intl.html|title=Keylor Antonio Navas - Century of International Appearances|publisher=RSSSF|access-date=20 November 2023}}

File:Uruguay - Costa Rica FIFA World Cup 2014 (24).jpg]]

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|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year

!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals

rowspan="17"|Costa Rica

|2008

20
2009140
201050
2011110
2012100
201380
2014100
201540
201650
201770
2018100
201950
202010
202180
2022100
202320
202420
colspan="2"|Total1140

Honours

File:Real Madrid C.F. the Winner Of The Champions League in 2018 (1).jpg. He is one of seven goalkeepers to win the title a record three times.{{cite web |title=Los mejores porteros de la Champions League |url=https://es.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0253-0e99cbb16882-2c85b50934cf-1000--los-mejores-porteros-de-la-champions-league/ |website=UEFA |access-date=11 April 2022 |language=es |date=25 February 2020}}]]

Saprissa

  • Primera Division de Costa Rica: 2005–06, 2006–07, Invierno 2007, Verano 2008, Invierno 2008, Verano 2010{{cite news|url=http://unafut.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38%3Aprimera-division&catid=3&Itemid=35|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809200238/http://unafut.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38%3Aprimera-division&catid=3&Itemid=35|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 August 2017|title=Archives - Historic: Primera División|publisher=Liga FPD|access-date=6 February 2019}}

Real Madrid

  • La Liga: 2016–17
  • Supercopa de España: 2017
  • UEFA Champions League: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
  • UEFA Super Cup: 2014, 2017
  • FIFA Club World Cup: 2014, 2016,{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/matches/round=276112/match=300364984/match-report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220125922/http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/matches/round=276112/match=300364984/match-report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 December 2016|title=Madrid see off spirited Kashima in electric extra time final|publisher=FIFA.com|date=18 December 2016|access-date=18 December 2016}} 2017,{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/matches/round=279805/match=300398163/match-report.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171217002144/http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/matches/round=279805/match=300398163/match-report.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 December 2017|title=Real Madrid retain world title|publisher=FIFA.com|date=16 December 2017}} 2018

Paris Saint-Germain

  • Ligue 1: 2019–20,{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52484926|title=Ligue 1: Paris St-Germain awarded French title as season finished early|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 April 2020}} 2021–22,{{cite news |last=Whitehead |first=Luke Bosher and Jacob |title=PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions after draw against Lens |url=https://theathletic.com/news/psg-crowned-ligue-1-champions-after-messi-secures-draw-against-lens/aoDgDkRZDFEo/ |date=23 April 2022 |access-date=23 April 2022 |website=The Athletic}} 2023–24{{Cite web |date=28 April 2024 |title=Paris Saint-Germain win their 12th Ligue 1 title! |url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/paris-saint-germain-win-their-12th-ligue-1-title-psg-ligue-1-club-2023-2024 |access-date=28 April 2024 |publisher=Paris Saint-Germain F.C.}}
  • Coupe de France: 2019–20,{{cite web|url=https://www.ligue1.com/Articles/OTHER-COMPETITIONS/2020/07/25/psg-edge-asse-for-coupe-de-france-win|title=PSG edge ASSE for Coupe de France win!|website=ligue1.com|date=24 July 2020|access-date=25 July 2020}} 2020–21,{{cite news|title=Kylian Mbappé stars as PSG beat Monaco in Coupe de France final|url=https://www.ligue1.com/Articles/OTHER-COMPETITIONS/2021/05/19/kylian-mbappe-stars-as-psg-beat-monaco-in-coupe-de-france-final|website=ligue1.com|date=19 May 2021|access-date=21 May 2021}} 2023–24{{Cite web |date=25 May 2024 |title=PSG beat Lyon 2-1 to win French Cup final in Mbappe's farewell appearance |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/psg-beat-lyon-2-1-french-cup-final-clinch-domestic-treble-2024-05-25/ |access-date=25 May 2024 |website=Reuters}}
  • Coupe de la Ligue: 2019–20
  • Trophée des Champions: 2020,{{cite web|url=https://www.ligue1.com/Articles/MATCH-REPORTS/2021/01/13/neymar-and-icardi-fire-pochettino-to-first-title|title=Neymar and Icardi fire Pochettino to first title|website=www.ligue1.com|date=13 January 2021|access-date=13 January 2021}} 2022,{{cite web |date=31 July 2022 |title=A final, lots of goals and a trophy: a great start to the season! |url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/a-final-lots-of-goals-and-a-trophy-a-great-start-to-the-season-match-report-paris-saint-germain-trophee-des-champions-psg-nantes |access-date=1 August 2022 |publisher=Paris Saint-Germain F.C.}} 2023{{cite web |date=3 January 2024 |title=Paris start 2024 with Trophée des Champions triumph! |url=https://en.psg.fr/teams/first-team/content/paris-start-2024-with-trophee-des-champions-triumph-match-report-paris-saint-germain-toulouse-fc-trophee-des-champions-2023 |access-date=3 January 2024 |publisher=Paris Saint-Germain F.C.}}

Costa Rica

  • UNCAF Nations Cup runner-up: 2009, 2011{{cite web|url=http://concacaf.globalsportsmedia.com/page.php?sport=soccer&language_id=es&page=tournament&view=team&team_id=477&season_id=5469|title=Copa Centroamericana 2011|website=globalsportsmedia.com|publisher=Global Sports Media|date=23 January 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006123718/http://concacaf.globalsportsmedia.com/page.php?sport=soccer&language_id=es&page=tournament&view=team&team_id=477&season_id=5469|archive-date=6 October 2012}}

Individual

  • CONCACAF Gold Cup Best Goalkeeper: 2009{{cite press release|title=Best Goalkeeper |url=http://www.goldcup.org/page/GoldCup/AwardsDetail/0,,12802~1678602,00.html |publisher=CONCACAF |date=26 July 2009 |access-date=27 July 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110108131407/http://www.goldcup.org/page/GoldCup/AwardsDetail/0%2C%2C12802~1678602%2C00.html |archive-date= 8 January 2011 }}
  • CONCACAF Gold Cup All-Tournament Team: 2009
  • La Liga Player of the Month: March 2014
  • LFP Awards Best Goalkeeper: 2013–14
  • UNFP Player of the Month: March 2021{{cite web |url=https://www.unfp.org/2021/04/keylor-navas-psg-joueur-du-mois-de-mars-de-la-ligue-1-uber-eats/|title=Keylor Navas (PSG), joueur du mois de mars de la Ligue 1 Uber Eats ! |trans-title=Keylor Navas (PSG), player of the month for March in Ligue 1 Uber Eats! |publisher=National Union of Professional Footballers |language=fr |date=22 April 2021 |access-date=1 May 2021 }}
  • ESM Team of the Year: 2015–16
  • CONCACAF Men's Player of the Year: 2014, 2017
  • Trofeo EFE: 2016[http://www.efe.com/efe/espana/deportes/keylor-navas-gana-el-trofeo-efe-al-jugador-iberoamericano-de-2016/10006-3143638 Keylor Navas gana el Trofeo EFE al Jugador Iberoamericano de 2016]
  • CONCACAF Men's Goalkeeper of the Year: 2016, 2017,{{cite web|title=2017 CONCACAF Award Winners Announced|url=https://awards.concacaf.com/en/article/2017-concacaf-award-winners-announced|website=CONCACAF|access-date=19 December 2017|date=19 December 2017|archive-date=22 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222051433/https://awards.concacaf.com/en/article/2017-concacaf-award-winners-announced|url-status=dead}} 2018{{Cite web|url=https://www.concacaf.com/en/awards/news/navas-collects-third-straight-male-gk-of-the-year-honor|title=Navas collects third straight Male GK of the Year honor|website=www.concacaf.com|date=15 January 2019|access-date=15 January 2019|archive-date=16 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190116150034/https://www.concacaf.com/en/awards/news/navas-collects-third-straight-male-gk-of-the-year-honor|url-status=dead}}
  • CONCACAF Best XI: 2016,{{cite web|title=Bryan Ruiz and Alex Morgan Named 2016 CONCACAF Players of the Year|url=http://www.concacaf.com/article/bryan-ruiz-and-alex-morgan-named-2016-concacaf-players-of-the-year|website=CONCACAF|access-date=18 January 2017|date=18 January 2017}} 2017,{{cite web|title=2017 CONCACAF Award Winners Announced|url=https://awards.concacaf.com/en/article/2017-concacaf-award-winners-announced|website=CONCACAF|access-date=19 December 2017|date=19 December 2017|archive-date=22 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222051433/https://awards.concacaf.com/en/article/2017-concacaf-award-winners-announced|url-status=dead}} 2018{{cite web|url=https://www.concacaf.com/en/awards/news/mexico-leads-way-in-concacaf-men-s-best-xi|title=Mexico leads way in Concacaf Men's Best XI|website=www.concacaf.com|date=15 January 2019|access-date=16 January 2019|archive-date=17 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117013330/https://www.concacaf.com/en/awards/news/mexico-leads-way-in-concacaf-men-s-best-xi|url-status=dead}}
  • Facebook FA La Liga Best Goalkeeper: 2016{{cite web|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2016/05/five-madridistas-pick-up-prizes-at-the-facebook-football-awards|title=Five madridistas pick up prizes at the Facebook Football Awards|website=realmadrid.com|publisher=Real Madrid Club de Fútbol|quote=Ronaldo (best striker and best player), James (best goal), Modric (best midfielder), Marcelo (best defender) and Navas (best goalkeeper) were the winners at the ceremony which took place at Facebook's offices in Madrid. The Real Madrid fans were also chosen as the best supporters in La Liga.|date=12 May 2016|access-date=13 July 2016|location=Madrid, Spain}}
  • UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2017–18{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0253-0d8222ae4584-fc81fa8bf4d6-1000--uefa-champions-league-squad-of-the-season/|title=UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season|publisher=UEFA|date=27 May 2018}}
  • UEFA Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season: 2017–18{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0253-0d81f6382091-b3a8b300ea0b-1000--keylor-navas-champions-league-goalkeeper-of-the-season/|title=Keylor Navas: Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season|publisher=UEFA|date=30 August 2018}}
  • Ibero-American Community Trophy: 2017{{cite web|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2019/01/keylor-navas-has-been-awarded-the-2017-ibero-american-community-trophy|title=Keylor Navas has been awarded the 2017 Ibero-American Community Trophy|publisher=realmadrid.com|date=10 January 2019}}
  • IFFHS CONCACAF Best Man Player of the Decade: 2011–2020{{cite web |url=https://www.iffhs.com/index.php/posts/949 |title=IFFHS BEST MAN PLAYER - CONCACAF - OF THE DECADE 2011-2020 |work=IFFHS |date=5 February 2021 }}
  • IFFHS CONCACAF Team of the Decade: 2011–2020{{cite web |url=https://www.iffhs.com/index.php/posts/926 |title=IFFHS MAN TEAM - CAF - OF THE DECADE 2011-2020 |work=IFFHS |date=28 January 2021 }}
  • UNFP Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year: 2020–21{{cite news |title=Navas (PSG) élu meilleur gardien du championnat |trans-title=Navas (PSG) elected best goalkeeper in the championship |url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/fil-info/navas-psg-elu-meilleur-gardien-du-championnat-1044613 |access-date=21 May 2021 |website=Le Figaro |date=21 May 2021 |language=fr}}
  • UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2020–21{{cite news |title=Trophées UNFP : cinq Parisiens, deux Lillois et deux Lyonnais dans l'équipe type |trans-title=Trophées UNFP : five Parisiens, two Lillois and two Lyonnais in the typical team |url=https://sport24.lefigaro.fr/football/ligue-1/fil-info/trophees-unfp-cinq-parisiens-deux-lillois-et-deux-lyonnais-dans-l-equipe-type-1045019 |access-date=24 May 2021 |website=Le Figaro |date=24 May 2021 |language=fr}}

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