José Navarro (footballer, born 2003) explained

José Navarro
Fullname:José Navarro Hernández
Birth Date:20 February 2003
Birth Place:Mexico City, Mexico
Height:1.85 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Vancouver FC
Clubnumber:19
Youthyears1:2018–2024
Youthclubs1:UNAM
Years1:2022–2024
Clubs1:UNAM
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Vancouver FC
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Club-Update:25 May 2024

José Navarro Hernández (born 20 February 2003) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a forward for Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC.

Early life

He began playing youth football at Pumitas, a subsidiary school of UNAM, later being promoted to the official UNAM youth system at U14 level in 2018.[1] [2]

Club career

On 3 July 2022, he made his senior debut for UNAM, coming on as a substitute in the 90th minute against Club Tijuana, also picking up a yellow card in stoppage time.[3] [4] [5] In February 2024, he announced his departure from the club, citing limited opportunities for youth players to rise up the ranks.[6]

In February 2024, he signed a two-year contract with Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC.[7] [8] He made his debut on 14 April against Valour FC.[9]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
UNAM2022–23Liga MX1010
Vancouver FC2024Canadian Premier League601070
Career total7010000080

Notes and References

  1. Web site: José Navarro en la delantera: El camino de un canterano. José Navarro up front: The path of a youth player. 20 October 2022. Horacio. Alvarado. es. Gaceta UNAM.
  2. Web site: Pumas UNAM: José Navarro, el goleador de Cantera que ya ilusiona. es. Pumas UNAM: José Navarro, the youth scorer who is already exciting. 3 July 2022. Futbol Total.
  3. Web site: Liga MX: José Navarro debuta con Pumas y Andrés Lillini acumula 15 canteranos. Liga MX: José Navarro debuts with Pumas and Andrés Lillini accumulates 15 homegrown players. es. 3 July 2022. Arturo. López Escalona. El Debate.
  4. Web site: Pumas: José Navarro, el debut 15 en la era de Andrés Lillini. Pumas: José Navarro, the 15th debut in the Andrés Lillini era. es. 3 July 2022. Carolina. Luna. Récord (Mexican newspaper).
  5. Web site: Debuta José Navarro en el Pumas vs Xolos. José Navarro debuts in Pumas vs Xolos. es. 3 July 2022. Yadier. Andrade. ContraRéplica.
  6. Web site: Futbolista de Pumas se despide del club con impactante mensaje y después ¡se arrepiente!. Pumas soccer player says goodbye to the club with a shocking message and then he regrets it!. es. 8 February 2024. Karla. Aldana. Juan Futbol.
  7. Web site: Vancouver FC announce first international signing of 2024, José Navarro. February 16, 2024. Vancouver FC.
  8. Web site: Vancouver FC Adds Mexican Forward Jose Navarro. 16 February 2024. Northern Tribune. Felipe. Vallejo.
  9. Web site: Highlights: Vancouver FC 4-1 Valour FC — CPL Match #4. 14 April 2024. Canadian Premier League. Benedict. Rhodes.