Keylor Navas

• Full name: Keylor Antonio Navas Gamboa
• Date of birth: December 15, 1986
• Place of birth: Pérez Zeledón, San José, Costa Rica
• Nationality: Costa Rica
• Position: Goalkeeper

Club career (highlights)

• Deportivo Saprissa (2005–2010) — Began his professional career in Costa Rica, winning domestic titles and establishing himself as a top keeper in the country.
• Albacete (loan, 2010–2011) — Brief spell in Spain's Segunda División with limited appearances.
• Levante UD (2011–2014) — Broke through in La Liga, earning acclaim for consistent performances and helping Levante remain competitive in the Spanish top flight.
• Real Madrid (2014–2019) — Signed in summer 2014. Key achievements with Real Madrid:
  • Three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles (2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18).
  • Supercopa de España, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup honors during his spell.
  • Recognized for crucial saves in knockout matches and penalty shootouts, becoming one of the world’s top goalkeepers during this period.
• Paris Saint-Germain (2019–2023) — Transferred to PSG, where he won Ligue 1 titles and domestic cups, serving both as starter and experienced backup in different seasons.
• Notable subsequent moves — After PSG, Navas continued his career with other clubs (including a loan to Nottingham Forest in 2023). His club path may have further developments beyond 2024.

International career

• Keylor Navas has been Costa Rica’s long-time first-choice goalkeeper, earning over 90 caps (count varies by date).
• Standout performance at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he helped Costa Rica reach the quarterfinals and was praised worldwide for his performances; he was included in the 2014 World Cup Dream Team by several media outlets.
• Represented Costa Rica in multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups and Copa América tournaments.

Style of play and reputation

• Renowned for shot-stopping, reflexes, agility and composure under pressure.
• Strong in one-on-one situations and penalty scenarios; praised for consistency in high-stakes matches (notably Champions League knockout rounds).
• Widely respected for professionalism and leadership, both at club and international level.

Honors (selected)

• UEFA Champions League: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18 (with Real Madrid)
• Ligue 1 titles and domestic cups with Paris Saint-Germain
• FIFA Club World Cup titles with Real Madrid
• Multiple individual recognitions, including inclusion in tournament teams and goalkeeper awards during his peak years

Legacy

Keylor Navas is considered one of Costa Rica’s greatest footballers and among the top goalkeepers of his generation, remembered particularly for his decisive contributions at Real Madrid and his heroics for the Costa Rica national team at the 2014 World Cup.