Reinaldo Navia
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Reinaldo Marcelino Navia Amador (born 10 May 1978 in Quillota
) is a Chile
an footballer, who currently plays for the Chilean Primera División side Ñublense
as Striker.
Navia was a member of the national squad that competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics
at Sydney
, making a offensive duo with the historic Chilean striker Ivan Zamorano
.
, he joined Santiago Wanderers youth ranks for made his professional debut with the team in 1995, aged 17.
After five successful seasons in Wanderers, he was transferred to UAG Tecos of Mexico in 2001. He remained in Tecos during two seasons, scoring 30 goals in 62 appearances.
In January 2003, Navia joined Monarcas Morelia. He immediately greatly impressed to Monarcas, scoring in one season scored 26 goals over the Torneo Clausura and Apertura. At the end of season, was rumored that many clubs of Europe are interested on him.
's Dutchman coach Leo Beenhakker
are interesting in have to Navia in his squad after his notable season in Morelia. On 26 December, it was announced that Navia signed a three-year contract with América, receiving a salary of $1.4 million per season for an undiclosed fee. One day later he was presented as new player of the club.
He made his club debut in the InterLiga 2004
in a 3–2 victory over Atlante, scoring a twice during the game. On 14 January, he again scored for InterLiga, now against his former club Morelia in a 3–1 away win. In the first leg final, Navia scored scored a twice in the 2–1 win against Atlas
. Finally América was champion of the InterLiga qualifying to the Copa Libertadores and Navia was the goalscorer of the tournament with 6 goals. On 24 January, Navia made his league in the Clásico Joven
against Cruz Azul. His first goal in the league was at the 2nd minute of game in a 3–2 win against Veracruz
. On 11 March, Navia scored an important goal for the Libertadores in a 2–1 win over São Caetano with an impressive header at 85th minute. On 11 May, Navia scored the only goal of América in the 1–0 win at the derby against Guadalajara
with a semi-bicycle kick
. Because to the incidents that he and six temmantes protagonizated in the game against São Caetano, Navia had to pay a fine of $180.000.
On 6 November 2004, Navia suffered a serious injury in the 1–0 victory over UANL Tigres
in a league game at Estadio Azteca
. Six days later, América confirmed one week later that Navia had ruptured the kneecap ligament
in his left knee. On 23 July 2005, Navia back to play for América after eight months for the Campeón de Campeones
final as a 30th-minute substitution in a 0–0 draw against Pumas UNAM. In October, was revelated that La Liga
side Racing de Santander
are interesting on sign to Navia in a six-months loan.
In December 2005, Monterrey's coach Miguel Herrera
confirmed the arrival of Navia to The Striped Ones for replace to Guillermo Franco
. In the Clausura 2006, he only scored 3 goals in 13 appearances. In the Holy week
, Navia was excluded of the squad because he not be presented in a training with the reserves squad and also he the president of the club accused him of to be guilty of the bad season of Monterrey. On 29 May, Navia joined San Luis. After another irregular season, in 2007 he moved to Atlas
.
for indiscipline problems in the Copa América
, on 24 August 2007, Navia had come to verbal agreements with Racing Club de Avellaneda
, being presented as new player of the club one day later saying: "I want to colaborate in a team that need be champion".
Navia made his Primera División debut for the Academy on 3 October, as a 73rd minute substitution in a 3–2 home defeat against Tigre. Three days later he made his first start for Racing in a 2–2 draw with Rosario Central
, being replaced in the 63rd minute. His firsts 90th minutes for the club was on the last week of the tournament against in a 1–0 victory over Colón
. He had more continuity in the team during the season 2008, especially in the final part of the tournament with the coach Juan Manuel Llop
. On 17 May, as a starter he scored his first goal for the club at 14th minute in a 2–1 loss against Boca Juniors
at La Bombonera.
Navia joined LDU Quito on 24 July 2008, signing a one-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Shortly after his arrival he looked his move to Quito as a chance for return to the Chilean national team
after an abrupt departure after of the Copa América 2007
.
His debut came on 14 August for the first round Copa Sudamericana
against Bolívar
, game on that he scored the club's fourth goal in a 4–2 victory. Navia made his first league appearance in a 0–0 draw with Tecnico Universitario. For the Sudamericana in the second leg of the first round's, he scored his side's goal in a 2–1 away loss to Bolívar. On 14 September, he scored a agonist goal against Deportivo Cuenca at 90 minute, defeating 2–1 to Cuenca. His goal made that Liga qualified to the playoffs in the second place of the Group stage. In the final stage the club was runner-up of the tournament and in the league last game he scored a twice in a 4–3 victory over Macará
.
On 21 December 2008, he played in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup
against Manchester United
as a 87th minute substitution for Luis Bolaños
. In this game Liga was defeated 1–0 with a goal of Wayne Rooney
at 73rd minute. After of the runner-up achieved the club, many fans at Casa Blanca Stadium
received to the team in his arrival to Ecuador
. Navia affirmed that he are very exited as his temmates. On 16 February 2009, he suffered a two-months injury risking his permanence in the team, because his contract expire on June.
At the end of the month, he made his morning debut against Cobresal as a 59th-minute substitute for Miguel Hernández. On 26 September, he scored his first goal in his return to Chile in a 3–1 victory over Universidad de Chile at Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso Stadium
. In his third appearance for the Copa Chile
against Curicó Unido he scored his second for the club. Because of the good morning performance in the regular phase of the tournament, the team qualified to the playoffs, but was eliminated in the semifinals by Católica, in the second leg of the semifinals, Navia scored his third side's goal in a 5–3 loss to Las Condes
's side.
, because the known 'gentlemen's deal' that he agreed when he played for América
in 2004 and shortly after he was released, for the pact the 'eagles' charged US$ 300.000. During February 2010, he was on trial with the Major League Soccer
side New England Revolution
, he was on talks with the team. After of he failed to join to Revolution, was announced that Navia had come to verbal agreements with Sporting Cristal
of Peru
, but he despite this offer for economic issues, including after of pass the medical and immediately joined to Irapuato of the Liga de Ascenso
. Navia's club debut came on 24 July in a 1–0 defeat against Mérida at Carlos Iturrialde Stadium
. He scored his first goal for Irapuato in a 4–1 victory over La Piedad. At the end of season, he resigned his contract and finished as released player.
, replacing Luis Flores Abarca
, who retired due to heart problems. On 13 March, he made his league debut for the club in a 2–0 defeat against Universidad Católica. In his second game for the club, he scored his first goal for the club and the only of the match against Unión San Felipe
after a penalty kick
scored in the 16th minute.
, where he wore Iván Zamorano
's classic number; 9. He made his international debut on February 17, 1999, in a match against Guatemala
. In 2007, it was rumored that he might return to his homeland to play for Colo-Colo
to replace the departing Humberto Suazo
, however, on July 2007, Colo-Colo announced they would not take him due to his bad behavior during the 2007 Copa América in Venezuela
. He has never been called up by Marcelo Bielsa
.
Quillota
Quillota is a city and commune located in the Aconcagua River valley of central Chile's Valparaíso Region. It is the capital and largest city of the Quillota Province where many inhabitants live in the surrounding farm areas of San Isidro, La Palma, Pocochay, and San Pedro...
) is a Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an footballer, who currently plays for the Chilean Primera División side Ñublense
Ñublense
Deportivo Ñublense S.D.A.P is a professional football team based in Chillán, Ñuble Province. The club was formed in 1916 under the name of Liceo Fútbol Club...
as Striker.
Navia was a member of the national squad that competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics
2000 Summer Olympics
The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
at Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, making a offensive duo with the historic Chilean striker Ivan Zamorano
Iván Zamorano
Iván Luis Zamorano Zamora is a retired Chilean football striker. Along with former world-class forward Marcelo Salas and former world player of the year Elias Figueroa he is regarded as one of Chile's most recognized footballers.He was a member of the Chilean national team and played in the 1998...
.
Early career
Born and raised in QuillotaQuillota
Quillota is a city and commune located in the Aconcagua River valley of central Chile's Valparaíso Region. It is the capital and largest city of the Quillota Province where many inhabitants live in the surrounding farm areas of San Isidro, La Palma, Pocochay, and San Pedro...
, he joined Santiago Wanderers youth ranks for made his professional debut with the team in 1995, aged 17.
After five successful seasons in Wanderers, he was transferred to UAG Tecos of Mexico in 2001. He remained in Tecos during two seasons, scoring 30 goals in 62 appearances.
In January 2003, Navia joined Monarcas Morelia. He immediately greatly impressed to Monarcas, scoring in one season scored 26 goals over the Torneo Clausura and Apertura. At the end of season, was rumored that many clubs of Europe are interested on him.
América
In December 2003, was announced that AméricaClub América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
's Dutchman coach Leo Beenhakker
Leo Beenhakker
Leo Beenhakker is an international Dutch football coach, who is the current Sports Director of Újpest FC.- Coaching career :...
are interesting in have to Navia in his squad after his notable season in Morelia. On 26 December, it was announced that Navia signed a three-year contract with América, receiving a salary of $1.4 million per season for an undiclosed fee. One day later he was presented as new player of the club.
He made his club debut in the InterLiga 2004
InterLiga 2004
InterLiga 2004 was the 1st edition of the tournament in which two Mexican clubs got the opportunity to represent the FMF and Mexico in 2004 Copa Libertadores.-Venues:-Qualification:Blanco |stadium=Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco|attendance=...
in a 3–2 victory over Atlante, scoring a twice during the game. On 14 January, he again scored for InterLiga, now against his former club Morelia in a 3–1 away win. In the first leg final, Navia scored scored a twice in the 2–1 win against Atlas
CF Atlas
Club Social y Deportivo Atlas de Guadalajara is a Mexican football club. Atlas is one of three teams that play in Guadalajara, Mexico, along with Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Estudiantes Tecos in the Primera División de México...
. Finally América was champion of the InterLiga qualifying to the Copa Libertadores and Navia was the goalscorer of the tournament with 6 goals. On 24 January, Navia made his league in the Clásico Joven
Clásico Joven
he Clásico Joven is disputed between two of the four most popular teams in Mexico Club América and Cruz Azul. Both teams play in Mexico City, even though Cruz Azul originated out of Jasso, Hidalgo....
against Cruz Azul. His first goal in the league was at the 2nd minute of game in a 3–2 win against Veracruz
CD Veracruz
Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz, known as Veracruz, is a Mexican professional football club. Veracruz plays in the Liga de Ascenso de México. Their nickname "Tiburones Rojos" means red sharks. The club was founded in 1943 after two clubs from the city state of Veracruz, Iberia de Córdoba and Veracruz...
. On 11 March, Navia scored an important goal for the Libertadores in a 2–1 win over São Caetano with an impressive header at 85th minute. On 11 May, Navia scored the only goal of América in the 1–0 win at the derby against Guadalajara
CD Guadalajara
This article is about Spanish club, for the Mexican club see C.D. Guadalajara.Club Deportivo Guadalajara, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Guadalajara, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha...
with a semi-bicycle kick
Bicycle kick
A Bicycle kick or Scissor kick is a physical move made by throwing the body up into the air, making a shearing movement with the legs to get one leg in front of the other without holding on to the ground. The move can either be done backwards or sideways...
. Because to the incidents that he and six temmantes protagonizated in the game against São Caetano, Navia had to pay a fine of $180.000.
On 6 November 2004, Navia suffered a serious injury in the 1–0 victory over UANL Tigres
UANL Tigres
Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, often known only as Tigres or UANL, a Mexican football club that plays in the Primera División. It is one of the two professional football teams of the state of Nuevo León. The team plays home games at the Estadio Universitario, located in San...
in a league game at Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca is a stadium in Santa Ursula, Mexico City, Mexico. It is the official home stadium of the Mexico national football team and the Mexican team Club América.The stadium was the venue for football soccer in the 1968 Summer Olympics....
. Six days later, América confirmed one week later that Navia had ruptured the kneecap ligament
Patellar ligament
The patellar ligament is the central portion of the common tendon of the Quadriceps femoris, which is continued from the patella to the tuberosity of the tibia.-Anatomy:It is a strong, flat, ligament, about 10 cm...
in his left knee. On 23 July 2005, Navia back to play for América after eight months for the Campeón de Campeones
Campeón de Campeones
Campeón de Campeones was an annual Mexican association football competition -as well as the name of the trophy given to its winner-, initiated in 1942 as a contest between each year's Mexican First Division league winner and its Mexican Cup counterpart, and then reformatted in 2001 as a yearly...
final as a 30th-minute substitution in a 0–0 draw against Pumas UNAM. In October, was revelated that La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
side Racing de Santander
Racing de Santander
Real Racing Club de Santander, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1913, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio El Sardinero, with a capacity for 22,400 spectators....
are interesting on sign to Navia in a six-months loan.
In December 2005, Monterrey's coach Miguel Herrera
Miguel Herrera
Miguel Ernesto Herrera Aguirre is a retired football defender and the head coach of Club América. He was born in Cuatepec, Hidalgo, México.-Club career:...
confirmed the arrival of Navia to The Striped Ones for replace to Guillermo Franco
Guillermo Franco
Guillermo Luis Franco Farquarson is an Argentine-born Mexican football striker who plays for Vélez Sársfield. He also played for the Mexico national team, until his international retirement in September 2010.-Early life:...
. In the Clausura 2006, he only scored 3 goals in 13 appearances. In the Holy week
Holy Week
Holy Week in Christianity is the last week of Lent and the week before Easter...
, Navia was excluded of the squad because he not be presented in a training with the reserves squad and also he the president of the club accused him of to be guilty of the bad season of Monterrey. On 29 May, Navia joined San Luis. After another irregular season, in 2007 he moved to Atlas
CF Atlas
Club Social y Deportivo Atlas de Guadalajara is a Mexican football club. Atlas is one of three teams that play in Guadalajara, Mexico, along with Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Estudiantes Tecos in the Primera División de México...
.
Racing and LDU Quito
After of failed to join Colo-ColoColo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
for indiscipline problems in the Copa América
Copa América
The Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
, on 24 August 2007, Navia had come to verbal agreements with Racing Club de Avellaneda
Racing Club de Avellaneda
Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football...
, being presented as new player of the club one day later saying: "I want to colaborate in a team that need be champion".
Navia made his Primera División debut for the Academy on 3 October, as a 73rd minute substitution in a 3–2 home defeat against Tigre. Three days later he made his first start for Racing in a 2–2 draw with Rosario Central
Rosario Central
Club Atlético Rosario Central is a sports club based in Rosario, Argentina. Its football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second tier of the Argentine football league system, after being relegated in the 2009-10 season....
, being replaced in the 63rd minute. His firsts 90th minutes for the club was on the last week of the tournament against in a 1–0 victory over Colón
Colón de Santa Fe
Club Atlético Colón, commonly referred to as Colón de Santa Fe, is a football team from Santa Fe, Argentina. As of Primera División Argentina 1946 the football squad plays in the highest division of Argentine football, and has done so continuously since 1995-96...
. He had more continuity in the team during the season 2008, especially in the final part of the tournament with the coach Juan Manuel Llop
Juan Manuel Llop
Juan Manuel Llop is a retired Argentine football player and manager.Before taking up management Llop had a 15 year career as a football player, he made appearances for several clubs, most notably for Newell's Old Boys under coaches José Yudica and Marcelo Bielsa during the clubs golden era ,...
. On 17 May, as a starter he scored his first goal for the club at 14th minute in a 2–1 loss against Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
at La Bombonera.
Navia joined LDU Quito on 24 July 2008, signing a one-year contract for an undisclosed fee. Shortly after his arrival he looked his move to Quito as a chance for return to the Chilean national team
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
after an abrupt departure after of the Copa América 2007
Copa América 2007
The 2007 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, known simply as the 2007 Copa América or 2007 Copa América Venezuela, was the 42nd edition of the Copa América, the South-American championship for international association football teams...
.
His debut came on 14 August for the first round Copa Sudamericana
Copa Sudamericana
The Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana de Clubes , known simply as the Copa Sudamericana , is an annual international club football competition organized by the CONMEBOL since 2002. It is the second most prestigious club competition in South American football. CONCACAF clubs were invited between 2004...
against Bolívar
Club Bolívar
Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"...
, game on that he scored the club's fourth goal in a 4–2 victory. Navia made his first league appearance in a 0–0 draw with Tecnico Universitario. For the Sudamericana in the second leg of the first round's, he scored his side's goal in a 2–1 away loss to Bolívar. On 14 September, he scored a agonist goal against Deportivo Cuenca at 90 minute, defeating 2–1 to Cuenca. His goal made that Liga qualified to the playoffs in the second place of the Group stage. In the final stage the club was runner-up of the tournament and in the league last game he scored a twice in a 4–3 victory over Macará
Macará
Macará is a city located in Loja province in Ecuador. It is the seat of the Macará canton and is located near the border between Ecuador and Peru.The population as of a 1995 census was 11,841 and in 2009 it had an estimated population of 12,896....
.
On 21 December 2008, he played in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA Club World Cup
The FIFA Club World Cup is a football competition between the champion clubs from all six continental confederations.The first FIFA Club World Championship took place in Brazil in January 2000...
against Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
as a 87th minute substitution for Luis Bolaños
Luis Bolaños
Luis Alberto Chucho Bolaños León is an Ecuadorian football midfielder who plays for LDU Quito and the Ecuadorian national team.-Club career:...
. In this game Liga was defeated 1–0 with a goal of Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Mark Rooney is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team...
at 73rd minute. After of the runner-up achieved the club, many fans at Casa Blanca Stadium
Estadio de Liga Deportiva Universitaria
Estadio de Liga Deportiva Universitaria, commonly called La Casa Blanca , is a football stadium in Quito, Ecuador that is the home ground of LDU Quito. Built between 1995 and 1997, the stadium hosted its first match on March 6, 1997 in a game between LDU Quito and Atlético Mineiro of Belo Horizonte...
received to the team in his arrival to Ecuador
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
. Navia affirmed that he are very exited as his temmates. On 16 February 2009, he suffered a two-months injury risking his permanence in the team, because his contract expire on June.
Santiago Morning
On 6 August 2009, after a failed transfer to Universidad Católica, he joined to Santiago Morning for an undisclosed fee on a six-months deal with purchase option for one season, because that he not had a option of play in other club international. In the same day, he was presented as new player of Morning with the number 10 and he said: "Do not compare myself to anyone... I have made my career, I know who I am, I know I can give and I hope to perform" affirmed Navia.At the end of the month, he made his morning debut against Cobresal as a 59th-minute substitute for Miguel Hernández. On 26 September, he scored his first goal in his return to Chile in a 3–1 victory over Universidad de Chile at Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso Stadium
Estadio Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso
Estadio Municipal Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso is a multi-purpose stadium in Coquimbo, Chile. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It is the home stadium of Coquimbo Unido. The former stadium was inaugurated on July 1, 1970 and hold 17,750 people....
. In his third appearance for the Copa Chile
Copa Chile
The Copa Chile is an annual cup competition for Chilean football teams. Due to time constraints and club pressure, the trophy was cancelled in 2000, but returned in 2008...
against Curicó Unido he scored his second for the club. Because of the good morning performance in the regular phase of the tournament, the team qualified to the playoffs, but was eliminated in the semifinals by Católica, in the second leg of the semifinals, Navia scored his third side's goal in a 5–3 loss to Las Condes
Las Condes
Las Condes is a commune of Chile located in Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region. The area is inhabited primarily by upper-mid to high income families...
's side.
Return to Mexico
On December 2009, he failed to join to CD VeracruzCD Veracruz
Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz, known as Veracruz, is a Mexican professional football club. Veracruz plays in the Liga de Ascenso de México. Their nickname "Tiburones Rojos" means red sharks. The club was founded in 1943 after two clubs from the city state of Veracruz, Iberia de Córdoba and Veracruz...
, because the known 'gentlemen's deal' that he agreed when he played for América
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
in 2004 and shortly after he was released, for the pact the 'eagles' charged US$ 300.000. During February 2010, he was on trial with the Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
side New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
, he was on talks with the team. After of he failed to join to Revolution, was announced that Navia had come to verbal agreements with Sporting Cristal
Sporting Cristal
Club Sporting Cristal is a Peruvian football team. Based in the Rímac District, in the department of Lima, it plays in the professional league known as the Peruvian First Division. Founded on November 16, 1926 in the Rimac District given its approval to the merger and Snuff Sporting merging with...
of Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
, but he despite this offer for economic issues, including after of pass the medical and immediately joined to Irapuato of the Liga de Ascenso
Liga de Ascenso
The Liga de Ascenso is the second professional level of the Mexican football league system. The champion of the competition is promoted to the Primera División de México ....
. Navia's club debut came on 24 July in a 1–0 defeat against Mérida at Carlos Iturrialde Stadium
Estadio Carlos Iturralde
The Estadio Carlos Iturralde is a multi-use stadium in the Mexican city of Mérida, Yucatán. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Merida F.C.. The stadium holds 21,050 people.- History :...
. He scored his first goal for Irapuato in a 4–1 victory over La Piedad. At the end of season, he resigned his contract and finished as released player.
Ñublense
On 5 March 2011, it was announced that Navia returned to Chilean football for join ÑublenseÑublense
Deportivo Ñublense S.D.A.P is a professional football team based in Chillán, Ñuble Province. The club was formed in 1916 under the name of Liceo Fútbol Club...
, replacing Luis Flores Abarca
Luis Flores Abarca
Luis Flores Abarca is a Chilean footballer. He currently plays for Ñublense.-Career and Ñublense:Luis Flores started his career the 2000, with 18 years in Palestino, and has played in many teams, like Palestino, O'higgins and Antofagasta, but in 2007 he transferred to Ñublense. He is a very fast...
, who retired due to heart problems. On 13 March, he made his league debut for the club in a 2–0 defeat against Universidad Católica. In his second game for the club, he scored his first goal for the club and the only of the match against Unión San Felipe
Unión San Felipe
Unión San Felipe is a Chilean Football club, their hometown is San Felipe in the V Región of Valparaíso. They are playing in top level of the Chilean football league, the Primera División....
after a penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
scored in the 16th minute.
International career
Navia was a frequent player at forward for the Chilean national teamChile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
, where he wore Iván Zamorano
Iván Zamorano
Iván Luis Zamorano Zamora is a retired Chilean football striker. Along with former world-class forward Marcelo Salas and former world player of the year Elias Figueroa he is regarded as one of Chile's most recognized footballers.He was a member of the Chilean national team and played in the 1998...
's classic number; 9. He made his international debut on February 17, 1999, in a match against Guatemala
Guatemala national football team
The Guatemala national football team is the association football team representing the country of Guatemala and is controlled by the Federación Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala. Founded in 1919, it affiliated to FIFA in 1946, and it is a member of CONCACAF....
. In 2007, it was rumored that he might return to his homeland to play for Colo-Colo
Colo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
to replace the departing Humberto Suazo
Humberto Suazo
Humberto Andrés Suazo Pontivo , nicknamed Chupete, is a Chilean football player, who currently plays as a striker in Monterrey. In 2006 he was awarded by IFFHS as the world's top goal scorer of the year....
, however, on July 2007, Colo-Colo announced they would not take him due to his bad behavior during the 2007 Copa América in Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
. He has never been called up by Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera is an Argentine association football coach and former defender, born in Rosario, Santa Fe...
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Club
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- Santiago Wanderers
- Primera BPrimera B (Chile)Primera División B del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the second level of Chilean football in the Chilean football league system, and is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional....
(1): 1995
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- América
- Mexican Primera División (1): 2005 Clausura
- Copa de Campeones (1): 2005
International
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- Chile
- 2000 Summer OlympicsFootball at the 2000 Summer OlympicsThe football tournament at the 2000 Summer Olympics was the 20th official Olympic football tournament. A women's tournament was held for the second time.-Medal winners:-Venues:*Olympic Stadium, Sydney*Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney*Bruce Stadium, Canberra...
(1): Bronze