Spanish · Los Palacios y Villafranca, Spain · Born 21 November 1985Sevilla and Spain legend who reinvented himself from flying winger to dependable right-back across an extraordinary 20-year career.
Jesús Navas González was born in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Spain on 21 November 1985. He came through Sevilla's academy and was one of the fastest players in European football. He won two UEFA Cups and a Copa del Rey with Sevilla before joining Manchester City in 2013, where he won two Premier League titles and two League Cups. He returned to Sevilla in 2017 and reinvented himself as a right-back, winning three more Europa Leagues and the 2023 Europa League final as captain. He earned 56 caps for Spain, winning the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012. He famously overcame severe homesickness early in his career that nearly prevented him from playing away from Sevilla.
Most Europa League titles won by any player (5)
He overcame such severe homesickness that he almost couldn't play away from Sevilla, yet went on to win the World Cup and play in the Premier League.
Did You Know?How They Played
Pacey attacking full-back with exceptional crossing ability and stamina
Lasting Impact
Sevilla legend who overcame anxiety issues to become Spain's most-capped right-back
Career Honours
- World Cup 2010
- Euro 2012
- Europa League 5x
- Premier League 2x
- League Cup 2x
- European Championship 2012
- Europa League 2006
- Europa League 2007
- Europa League 2014
- Europa League 2020
- Europa League 2023
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevilla | 2003–2013 | 393 | 25 | #16 |
| Manchester City | 2013–2017 | 133 | 34 | #11 |
 Spain | — | 56 | 2 | — |
Spanish Athletes